Early Signs of a binge eating disorder

This is something I struggled with for a long time without really understanding what was happening or ever being diagnosed. My binge-eating tendencies crept in during my weight-loss journey and, thankfully, I’ve moved past it now. But at the time, I didn’t realize I was even heading down that path. It started small with thoughts like, “I can’t wait for my cheat meal this week,” but slowly spiraled into moments I’m not proud of.

Here are some early signs I noticed that might help others recognize the warning signs:

  • Constantly looking forward to cheat meals
  • Burning extra calories just to “earn” more food
  • Thinking about your next meal all the time
  • Eating in secret or hiding food

I know it’s easier said than done, and I never thought I’d fall into a binge-eating trap either. But it can sneak up on you in unexpected ways. While I’m not giving advice here on how to overcome it, I’d always recommend professional help but I found that just being aware of what was happening helped me start to work through it. It took time, but that awareness was a big first step for me.

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