Don't Be Scared To Stop Binge Eating Disorder

So many people have expressed to me that they are scared to stop binge eating disorder. It's not that they don't want to live a binge-free life; instead, they just aren't sure how their life will be without binge eating.

It's true: To let go of binge eating is a very scary thought. It's been something that is comfortable for you for a long time. I remember feeling the same way. In fact, when I told my husband that I had an unhealthy relationship with food, I instantaneously wished I could take back the words that I just spoke to him. My "secret" was no longer a secret anymore and that didn't feel too good.

There are a million and one reasons why people are afraid to stop binge eating. One reason is that binge eating on junk food makes people think that they are living just a little because they aren't following a strict diet.

It's the same mentality that most of us follow while on vacation. You think to yourself, "I don't have to stick to my diet this week, I'm going to live a little and indulge. After all, I'm on vacation and that's what it is all about". It is freeing to undo all the food restrictions you might have every other time of the year.

Do people equate not binging to a boring and very bland life? (You have to admit, there is something exciting about planning a binge...)

But, let's talk about really "living just a little" without binge eating.

Think of all the newfound confidence you will have, and think about how it will show to others.

Think about how much better you will feel.

Think about how much more energy you will have.

Think about all the extra money and time you will have.

Think about how much more you will enjoy your life!

With everything in life, there are obstacles and binge eating disorder is no different. The initial climb to stopping a binge is difficult, but when you focus on the good that will come out of stopping binge eating disorder, it will get easier. It will remind you of why you need to go in that direction.

You will think twice of binge eating when you do not want to deal with a certain emotion or feeling in your life. You have to let yourself know that your life will be so much better when binge eating disorder is not a part of it! You cannot dwell on the negatives of binge eating; focus on the positives and how your life will change for the better. When you learn to stop binge eating, you will notice how your life improves in all areas. You will feel better about yourself and you will love yourself. It will be the best decision you could have ever made!