Men Have Eating Issues Too: Breaking the Silence in the UK When we think about eating disorders or disordered eating, the conversation often focuses on women. But men struggle too—far more than many people realise. In the UK, around 25% of those with eating disorders are men, and countless more experience…
A New Year Resolution Cautionary – Part 2! If you have read my last blog post (and if not, you can find it here), you will now understand why making a well-intentioned diet-related resolution may not actually support your real “want”-which is to heal and recover from your binge eating,…
A New Year Cautionary!Why dieting/ “New Year- New You” based- resolutions for people with Binge Eating or Bulimia might not be what you need….Every January, millions of people set New Year’s resolutions to improve their health, often focusing on weight loss or dieting. While these intentions can be empowering for…
The festive season is in full swing, which, for many people, is their favourite time of year. However, it can also present significant challenges for those living with binge eating or Bulimia. Everything seems to be food-focused, doesn’t it? People give gifts of food (food is love). From food-focused parties…
Managing uncomfortable, distressing and intrusive thoughts around food, body, eating, weight etc. Eating disorder thoughts are often characterised by frequent and invasive distorted thought patterns. These will contribute to the development and maintenance of an eating disorder. It’s hopefully helpful to know that these thoughts are common and very much…
Adapted from an article in Psychology Today, Carolyn Ross, 2021 What is Self-Sabotage? Self-Sabotage is when we get in the way of ourselves and keep disordered thoughts and feelings around eating, weight, shape and size active - despite desperately wanting it all to end. It's common for self-sabotaging beliefs…