Binge eating disorder is characterized by compulsive overeating in which people consume huge amounts of food while feeling out of control and powerless to stop.
A binge eating episode can last an hour or more, or happen periodically throughout the day.
Binge eaters are not eating because they are hungry, they are eating as a reaction to an emotional issue. This is why binge eating is tied to emotional overeating.
The key features of binge eating disorder are:
* Frequent episodes of uncontrollable binge eating
* Feeling extremely distressed or upset during or after binging
* No regular attempts to “make up” for the binges through vomiting, fasting, or over-exercising.
People with binge eating disorder struggle with feelings of guilt, disgust, and depression. They worry about what the compulsive eating will do to their bodies, especially the weight gain, and beat themselves up for their lack of self-control. They feel as if they can’t stop and don’t think it’s a serious enough problem to get help.
According to the National Institutes of Health, two percent of all U.S. adults suffer from compulsive overeating-making binge eating disorder more common than bulimia or anorexia. Unlike other eating disorders, which primarily occur in women, binge eating disorder also affects a significant number of men.
Though emotional eating and binge eating are related, they are very different. A binge eater may eat because the food is there and they have no control to stop eating it. An emotional eater reacts from an emotion they are having.
If a binge eater happens upon a box of donuts in the break-room, they can react by eating several in one sitting for no apparent reason other than the fact they see the food there. An emotional eater would react to the food only if an emotion leads them to feel the donuts will numb their feelings.
To determine if binge eating is the cause for weight gain, examine the emotional reasons for it. Processing these emotions are hard and takes time, but there are some good techniques that can help you modify behavior and combat binge eating while working on the underlying issues. Here are a few:
Stay clear of binge foods. Don’t buy or let into the house anything that triggers a binge– whether it’s cookies, chips, pretzels, cheese, or ice cream. If it’s not there, it won’t be there for a binge. Avoiding binge foods at work and other social situations may take some patience, but if that includes avoiding break-room goodies and missing out of social events, do whatever it takes to protect your health.
Decorate the fridge with images that motivate you. Clip pictures of fit bodies from your favorite magazines and keep them right where you can see them before you grab some food. Even having a picture of your fit self (or unfit self to stay motivated) will keep you from binging on some of your favorite foods.
Call a friend. Instead of grabbing that bag of chips (which should not even be in the house) reach for the phone a call a friend. Distract yourself with lively conversation. If you really want the chips, pour out a couple and put the bag in a location where they can not be ready seen.
Grab your journal. Write about all the good things you have been doing for your health lately. Write about all the positive comments others have given you. Jot down notes on what you can do better with adjusting to a new healthy lifestyle. Draw pictures! Anything that gets the mind off eating saves inches off the waist.
Go pamper yourself. Do something positive versus destructive. Paint your toenails, take a bubble bath, get a massage or facial, Go to the gym and burn up a sweat. There are many places to go and healthy activities to take part in can lead you away from the temptation of food.
It takes time to break a bad habit. The weight did not appear over night and it won‘t disappear that way either. Each day is a new learning experience, so there are no slip-ups, back-slides, falling off the wagon, or do-overs. If you do have a binge, don’t beat yourself up about it, pick yourself up, and work even harder to finish the day strong.
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Yikes….. Sugar Cube Visual
Sometimes pictures are way better than words.
WHAT A UNIQUE WAY TO PRESENT THIS…
Someone ought to get an award for this.
We know the facts, but this brings perspective quickly, doesn’t it?
Each cube is a teaspoonful.
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Okay now, a little bit of fun with In-N-Out Burger…..here we go…and for those of you who just came by and enjoyed our video and ready to check out,
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Most of us have heard the hype……..In-N-Out Secret Menu. I know, I know, it is old news for some of you, but my assistant did not know about it…….so this may be fun for you too!!
Rumor has it that the “secret menu” items out number the “regular menu” items.
Let’s take a look at the official “NOT-SO-SECRET” ‘secret menu’ and then we will explore some urban legends and would love feed back from you too!!
I also found some other “unofficial” menu items, shoot now I just want to go out to In-N-Out and order these things!!
I think was called the 100×100
2×4 Burger
Description: A “2×4″ is a burger with two beef patties and four slices of cheese. You can also order a “3×3,” a “4×2″ or any other meat/cheese combo.
3-by-Meat Burger
Description: Three beef patties, no cheese. You can pretty much order “any number”-by-Meat.
“Animal Style” Burger
Description: Mustard-cooked beef patty, additional pickles, extra secret sauce with grilled onions.
“Double-Meat” Burger
Description: A Double-Double without the cheese.
The Flying Dutchman
Description: 2 beef patties, 2 slices of cheese. That’s it. No lettuce. No onions. No bun.
Grilled Cheese
Description: Cheeseburger without the “burger.”
“Protein Style” Burger
Description: Any burger you want wrapped in lettuce instead of bun.
Veggie Burger
Description: Hamburger with no burger and double tomatoes.
“Extra Toast”
Description: Leaves your bread on the grill a tad longer. Can be ordered with any burger.
Fries: “Animal Style”
Description: French fries with secret sauce, onions and cheese on top.
Fries: “Light”
Description: French fries cooked a little less than normal.
Fries: “Well-Done”
Description: French fries cooked a little longer than normal.
Lemon-Up
Description: 1/2 Lemonade, 1/2 7-Up.
Neopolitan Shake
Description: Strawberry, vanilla and chocolcate all swirled together – not blended.
Tea-Ade
Description: 1/2 Iced Tea, 1/2 Lemonade. Since they started letting you get your own
Are these receipts real or just an urban legend??
I didnt even think to keep my receipt to see what was printed……..please share your experience.
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Can you Lose Belly Fat if you Eat THIS?
There are over 30 names for sugar…
…turbinado sugar, raw sugar, agave syrup, fruit paste, raw honey, malt syrup and many more.
I always get asked what’s the best type of sugar?
Is there such a thing? A “healthy” sugar?
Remember, sugar is readily used for “immediate short term energy” which means that if you are trying to burn fat for energy then eating any kind of sugar will “delay” the fat burning process.
Sugars also release a hormone called “insulin”. Insulin is a lipogenic hormone which means that it encourages body fat storage. That’s why people with type 2 diabetes are overweight. There body releases too much insulin due to their cells insensitivity to insulin. The only way to increase one’s insulin sensitivity is by losing weight and exercising.
Clearly, when burning belly fat is a goal, sugar (all forms) need to take a back seat. But let’s put a few of these under the microscope to see if there’s a best of the worst.
After all, with teens eating nearly 100 lbs of sugar per person, per year, we have some headway to make. It should be no surprise that research shows belly fat has skyrocketed in this age group.
But adults aren’t much behind. And the obesity epidemic we’re facing around the world is a tell tale sign that we’re overfed, yet undernourished.
Let’s get to the good stuff.
First, just because something is organic, doesn’t mean it’s healthy.
Organic sugar isn’t a magical health food like it’s often considered.
It increases belly fat just like plain old table sugar.
Let’s cover a few of the most commonly questioned poisons in the fight against belly fat.
High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)
This one was invented in the 1970′s. It’s in nearly every food and beverage in the super market – from breads to ketchup, fruit juice to cereals. Some have claimed it’s caused obesity saying, this one sweetener is preventing us from losing belly fat permanently. Interestingly, its use has skyrocketed the same way the obesity epidemic has over the last few decades. And research has suggested there is a correlation.
This caused a negative spiral of media ads pointing the finger at this one ingredient.
And the Corn Refiners Association fought back. They created commercials saying that HFCS is no worse than sugar. What they didn’t say is both are junk, why eat them at all?
My first “problem’ with HFCS is that it was “invented.” I don’t want to eat anything that was “invented.” I want to eat foods as close to the ground as possible. You can avoid HFCS, just like you can avoid other sugars. Sure, it is metabolized a bit differently than sugar, but you know what, the foods that are loaded with HFCS are junk – regardless of the form of sugar. Soda = junk. Fruit juice cocktails = junk. Popsicles = junk.
If you buy organic options of these same foods, they’re all junk and will prevent you from losing belly fat, put a halt to losing fat from your hips and thighs, or getting into your skinny jeans.
Agave Syrup
This natural sweetener recently became popular. Agave nectar is produced from a plant and is popular in organic markets and with vegans. It is touted for its low glycemic index, meaning it won’t cause much of a spike in blood sugar. But no studies are available showing how it compares to other sugars in terms of blood sugar control.
It is primarily made up of fructose, which is in fact lower on the glycemic index. One important note – if you try this, look for USDA-certified organic products. Most agave comes from Mexico and there have been issues with recalls because of excessive pesticides in the products.
Raw Honey
Often sold at Farmer’s Markets, supporters of this sweetener love that it’s not processed. Me too. And because it’s not processed, it IS higher in a few nutrients (mainly B vitamins). With that said, honey wouldn’t be my first choice for getting in any vitamins and minerals. I DO like that you can use less of it than table sugar because teaspoon for teaspoon, it’s sweeter.
There’s also some very interesting data showing eating local honey may reduce allergies, it can be used as an antiseptic, and much more. (NOTE: I don’t recommend pouring it on an open wound).
But in the end, will too much honey prevent you from getting the body of your dreams and slashing belly fat? Sure, it’s still empty calories when you compare it side by side with fruit, for example (which also is high in a form of sugar, but nothing I’d worry about).
Where does that leave us?
All sugars have relatively the same number of calories per gram.
Organic sugars will still prevent you from losing belly fat.
Non organic sugars will prevent you from losing belly fat.
If you are going to use a sweetener, opt for local honey and use it sparingly. Still, the best way to eat foods is in their natural state – fruit is sweet, enjoy that as dessert. Grill it to bring out the sweetness. Add balsamic vinegar to a pan and heat it up to create a calorie free “syrup” that’s great with fruit.
Avoid foods with ingredients that have been “invented” – the closer to the ground they are, the better off you will be.
In the end, burn belly fat by limiting your sugar intake and training right.
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