If you’ve ever tried to stop binge eating, chances are you’ve thought: "Maybe if I eat less, I’ll binge less." I’ve been there. Many of my clients have been there too. It seems logical—eat less during the day, and maybe you’ll prevent overeating later. But here’s the truth: restricting food makes you 12 times more likely to binge.

One thing that comes up consistently with clients is that they feel like an emotional eater. Have you ever felt this way too? You’re tired of second-guessing every time you take a mouthful - worrying whether you should really be eating this right now. Sick of constantly turning to food to distract yourself or soothe your feelings. I understand what you're going through because, a few years ago, I was an emotional eater too...

How often do you feel like you can't stop eating once you start? I remember this so clearly. I felt like if I cracked the seal, I wouldn’t be able to stop. So I found myself either restricting, or feeling wildly out of control – full of guilt and shame. If this resonates with you too, then you might find these 3 powerful mindset shifts helpful.

More and more people are talking about “disordered eating", but it might be hard to work out whether your eating habits are actually disordered. This blog post outlines 6 signs of disordered eating to watch out for.