How I stopped bingeing//top 4 tips

[@ChelseaMae]

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[@kkandrj3419]

I’m just trying 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@MJ-qn8nm]

You nailed it when you said you thought that skinny people were just okay with being hungry. I have always had that thought as well until now. I eat more than I have ever in my life and I am maintaining my 62lb weight loss. It feels so empowering to fuel your body in abundance with delicious whole foods :) I have control for once in my life and I am never turning back.

[@newhabitswithtracey]

great job, Maura! Wow 62 pounds - that's incredible!

[@taylor11111]

I am so happy for you and hope to be there one day.

[@MJ-qn8nm]

@@taylor11111 thank you so much Taylor. I would watch these amazing people on KZbin and their success stories but just expected to fail or not have the same results. But I shocked myself, I stayed committed and on point and it happened. I wish you the best on your journey!! You got this 🙌

[@MiadeHaan]

Literally!! I remember when I was little and hated my chubby body and wanted to be skinny I thought I order to do so I hate to learn to enjoy being hungry all the time and that made me cool and desirable 🙈🙈

[@Magnulus76]

Getting OK with hunger helps, as it will reset your leptin sensitivity over time, and also shrink your stomach. That's one reason I think fasting once in a while is perfectly OK, esp. if you eat a denser diet with more fat (like oil). But I wouldn't do anything more extreme than a total fast for 2 days, without medical supervision. If you are on a WFPB no oil diet, though, you probably don't need much fasting.

[@Eli_water_lily]

9:10 Start eating enough of healthy food 11:24 Stop seeing yourself as a failure 13:50 Create habits that leads to focus in the short term. 15:26 choose improved action over perfection

[@caro9827]

thank you so much

[@BlackbirdLilian]

thank you Honestly I think the intro is fine but way too long for me personally

[@jkaras6272]

I'm about to cry because I've NEVER had somebody describe my exact experience this way. Right down to the pendulum swinging, the fad dieting, looking for inspiration, wanting to "reinvent yourself"... I'm so glad I found you

[@mari0095467]

So, I think this might be helpful to those struggling too: I started taking notes on the things that felt good and the things that haven't. For example: I ate two burgers for lunch and realized it was too much and could've just eaten one. So I just go to my notes and write "1 Whopper is good enough for me". Or like "I ate an apple, a banana and grapes after lunch and I felt great" to remind myself to do that more often. I feel like food sometimes is like an addiction, you don't have to go cold turkey, cuz that doesn't work for everyone, just one step outta time, one day after the other

[@mattescooking]

I'm in the binge cycle now. I eat until I hurt. I wake up with a stomachache in the morning. Thanks for making this video. I am going to take this message to heart.

[@SMacXoXo]

This has been me my whole life. Restrict, binge, restrict, binge, repeat. My yo-yo weight is a huge part of my depression and I'm looking forward to making some powerful, life-long changes. Thank you!! :)

[@emmiii4676]

I'm only 15 and I've been struggling with binge eating for quite some time now. It probably started when I began counting calories as I was overweight a few years ago. These days I'm constantly bloated and extremely unhappy with my eating habits. I eat when I'm not hungry and don't even enjoy it anymore. Lately I've started gaining fat on my stomach and don't really know how to lose it. I just want to be free and feel good in my body..

[@agusia_aga8271]

I hope ur ok ❤❤❤ I also have this problem and Im trying to get better. We can do this!!!

[@tiffanysalerno]

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[@tiffanysalerno]

@@agusia_aga8271 I would say, is taking pre-and probiotics, along with fermented foods like ACV, Greek yogurt, sauerkraut, etc. Because sometimes the off-balance microbiome in your gut can cause you to crave more food, especially sugary foods, than you actually need. I still struggle at times with some motional over eating but it became more manageable once I got my gut micro biome in a better place.

[@alicja777.]

I hope you're better now! I'm at similar age (turning 17 soon) and also have been struggling with binge eating for a couple of years. What I found out was that I binge eat to numb myself and idk eat my emotions (if that makes sense?). It became my way to cope with stress. Journaling, breathe work and other coping mechanisms that help to regulate your emotions really work. Also if you sleep enough your body releases less grelin (hormon of hunger) so you'll be able to pick food that is better for you during the day. For anyone reading this, I hope it helped. Have a great day :)

[@anaratimchenko2455]

What really helped me stop binge eating is changing from “deficit philosophy” to “abundance philosophy”. I noticed that the reason for my binge eating was the thoughts and feelings of food being extremely limited that resulted from my previous restriction cycle. And so, my mind would become so alert and anxious about food being limited and not enough, and going into starvation, that it would eventually lead to binge eating. Then I realized that food is not in deficit, it’s all around me and available at any time. It’s helped me relax so much about food that I don’t have to binge eat any more, almost never, except for some hormone driven occasions. Thanks for sharing your journey with us! Love your channel! 💚

[@leslovesliberty1776]

Thank you, that's exactly how I feel! 💯🙏

[@chichi9851]

I needed this. It makes me realize I let myself get too hungry during the day (restricting) followed by a nightly binge. Eye opening!

[@kimberlys4164]

Focusing on the daily goals instead of outcome was the lightbulb I needed. So grateful for you. Thank you Chelsea ❤️

[@ChelseaMae]

Aww thank you! So glad this helped!

[@dawngibson2724]

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[@annebethkuijs9442]

Love that one too, especially in times where the weight loss stalls a bit. These last months where I'm focussing on IF, it helped me focussing on daily goals without me realising it. And it works so well for me :D.

[@kristinakohler4150]

Yes! This makes me think of James Clear, author of Atomic Habits: “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.”

[@emmateague-s7m]

Hi Chelsea. Tip! I used to eat way too much pizza for tea as my Husband loves his pizza. I would think to stop at 2 (who could)! but of course I would wolf down 4 or 5 pieces enjoying every bite thinking "it's Vegan, it's OK"! But I always felt extremely regretful after. Which spoilt any enjoyment I'd had from eating the pizza. I changed this by 'knowing' I could not give pizza up entirely, so I'd still have 1 - 2 pieces of pizza but added a plateful of veggies, salads, potatoes & eat that FIRST. It helped! I wasn't as starving hungry, no need to wolf down too much pizza, especially after eating raw shredded salad veggies as they take longer to chew & are really crunchy - I already loved crunchy raw salad veg especially beets & brussel sprouts!! - but, still enjoyed the pizza (without feeling guilty). I felt so proud of myself. Also occasionally 16:8 fasting or just a lot less food at night time. I started to lose weight dropping 6 - 7kgs & am happy to say I have stayed at same weight - 49 - 48kgs for several years now. (I'm 5'4"), 61 years old & feel fantastic! Vegan for 25 years too. Hope this helps someone else. I'm a big fan of yours & love your recipes, (subscribed years ago) especially the overnight oats. Thank you Chelsea! 🍕 Warmest Regards Em Eden Hills S.A

[@charlaorton5989]

This video couldn't have came at a more perfect time than it did for me this morning. I was standing in front of the mirror while getting ready and was body shaming myself for the binge I had yesterday as the tears flowed down my face. Thank you soo much for doing this video, I put everything you said down in my notebook and I'm going to follow it.💜🌹💜✌

[@ChelseaMae]

Oh Charla, you are so worthwhile and valuable regardless!! One tiny step at a time. One foot forward. The process isn’t quick or easy but you can make tiny improvements…. When you do, celebrate them!! Give yourself a high five or tell yourself, well done! We learn quicker and solidify actions better with positive affirmation

[@newhabitswithtracey]

@@ChelseaMae You are so kind, Chelsea

[@aparajitabiswas6648]

same here..I wasted time crying and I have noone to talk to..and my exams are tomorrow and I need to start treating myself better

[@manos8849]

So, 1. eat high satiety index foods (potatoes, lentils, beans, etc) 2. Don't see self as failure for wanting to eat junk, create a system where you don't get carried away by junk food. Don't beat self when eating some of it, cuz it's not a crime. 3. create habits and focus on them. not the results. 4. prioritize small, better actions, instead of bad ones

[@sandyhumissouri5131]

THANKS!

[@florabay2246]

Thanks

[@tiffanyhopkins5631]

Binge eating is the story of my life. I’ll do hood for 3 days tops then I’m back to square one. One step I’m going to take is stop restricting and compensating the next day. I’ve fallen down a million times but I’m determined to end this battle with binge eating

[@ChelseaMae]

What are you going to implement from this video?

[@AkS143joyful]

Extremely helpful! Been sober 7 weeks and now ready to start food healthier habits! This was wonderful

[@Mirabellamw]

Overcoming binge eating is really possible! after struggling for couple years I managed to fight it by changing my habits and mindset almost exactly like she did! Also - journaling is really helpful, I would go back to “better days” (not restriction) for inspiration and write on bad ones to go through my thoughts, something kind of like catharsis. And it really helped. I’m still experiencing binge eating occasionally - that’s why I found myself here - but I know that I can’t beat myself for that and it is a disorder after all. All of you watching this are already on the right path as seeking for help and advices is the first step in recovery.

[@mindylee2591]

This makes me feel a lot better about making the change from Ben and Jerry's to the So Delicious coconut bars. It's an improved decision, not a failure...and a good step in my progress. Thank you!

[@ChelseaMae]

This is great!

[@newhabitswithtracey]

Yes!!! Progress, not perfection

[@pg4427]

I’ve moved from coconut ice cream to making my own frozen banana/frozen fruit ice cream...no added sugar and way more healthy and just as satisfying as that coconut ice cream. 😀

[@megangoldsney8214]

Preach sister!!! My story exactly, just without veganism - I'm now vegan and learning to eat enough to beat hunger and stop "hoarding calories" for a junk food day. Not only is hunger a trigger, but high amounts of sugar trigger me to eat TONS more. I try not to do "treat days" anymore because those become "Treat months". Much Love!

[@greatsongsforlittlepeople8379]

Hey. I would love to know more about how you stopped doing treat days and how that helped.

[@megangoldsney8214]

@@greatsongsforlittlepeople8379 Well for me, treat days began to make little sense because they only triggered increased eating overall and lots of sugar cravings for days. I think they may still make sense for some who don't experience the same sugar/hunger triggers. Some people can pick up the next day with no sweat. Over time, I have reduced the intensity and frequency of "treat days" (now maybe 1-2 a month) because I became so convinced they weren't helpful. I was bouncing back up in weight and couldn't establish a "maintenance weight". It was hard because treat days were Saturday and the weekend cam feel so celebratory 😆 so it's natural to want to enjoy it with yummy food too and really go for it. In the end, I had to find lower-calorie but satisfying alternatives to my favorite treat meals. So I do vegan pizza without much or any processed cheese. I do veggie burgers made from real veg and no processed vegan meat. I eat more carbs like white rice and potatoes on the weekend because they feel like a treat lol. It's nice to get to Monday and realize I haven't gained any weight....it's been a process of unhooking my brain from the habit of "needing" a cheat Saturday but as long as my food feels somewhat treat-ish I haven't missed those sugar hangovers on Sunday lol

[@marysusa6985]

My love, where were people like you when I was in my 20's? Probably not even a twinkle in your parents eyes. Your experience is so much like mine, except mine went thru my 20's, 30's and the start of my 40's. It wasn't until then that i stopped dieting for good. The last time I went on Weight Watchers and just stopped all the torture. I have taken off and kept off 50lbs since then just by not dieting on an annual basis, losing 20lbs in the first 6 months of every year and gaining 25 during the last 6 months so that i was always 5 lbs heavier every year and more miserable promising to change every year. Thank God i stopped dieting. Thank you for sharing the truth about that. I hope young people find your channel and avoid dieting from the start, that was the worst thing I ever did for my weight.

[@cieloramores5998]

My first day watching your videos and i’m amazed and inspired. I will get back to this video in 6 months and comment “hey, I lost weight” Thank you for sharing your journey and your knowledge ofc. New subscriber here!

[@Raddiebaddie]

I hope to do the same! Cooking without oil and eating plant based is sooo much easier than people realize!! We can eat lower calorie dense foods and stay full and healthy

[@nora-cu1de]

Thank you for sharing this. I've been struggling with binge eating for years. Watching skinny people makes me wanna binge so bad.I feel like I'm not enough and I'm so ugly and I wanna punish myself with food. I've been trying to eat healthy food. But no matter how healthy I eat, I end up binging when I feel depressed or anxious or hopeless. I have no one to talk to. Your tips are helpful. thank you

[@laramunro7753]

I manage to mostly eat well all day and then when I am tired at the end of the day binge in front of the tv. It’s a real struggle when I have had a long day. I’m going to prep some veggies to eat instead of the chips or nuts.

[@antiantipoda]

Yeah, I feel your pain. I have been making yogurt, so when I get home exhausted and hungry I can have something that is delicious (I add jello to make it taste like regular yogurt), satisfying and that takes no effort to eat. A couple of hours later I am more rested and I can cook a decent dinner.

[@PetBunnyDebbie]

That was a problem for me. I started eating air popped popcorn with a salty nutritional yeast "dip." Did the trick for me when I was tired and felt like I needed a treat. You can try sprinkling a bit of vinegar or water on the popcorn to get the nutritional yeast and salt to stick.

[@evecarter617]

@@PetBunnyDebbie 😄 🤣 😂 I literally eat air popped popcorn every day. And nutritional yeast dip?? That sounds good

[@joannapatterson4625]

@@PetBunnyDebbie I eat air popped popcorn almost daily.

[@suzanchristiaanse8972]

Also, it would help you to make sure you eat enough during the day. If you restrict all day you will be hungry at night. I don’t know what your definition of ‘well’ is. But for many people healthy or clean eating is too restrictive and that can lead to a binge at night.

[@shanniwelsh133]

This is good to hear right now. I tend to binge more in the Fall, which it is now in the US. My practice is to not binge on processed food, but eat as much whole food as I want when I feel the urge to binge eat. This way I may gain a few pounds, but not 15 pounds and I am maintaining my health somewhat. So I may eat a handful of dates instead of ice cream. Thanks so much for your tips and your honesty. You’re videos are refreshing!

[@SueFurness-s9m]

Thanks for being so inspiring Chelsea. I’ve started! I’m taking little steps each day, I’m having the difficult conversations, I’m eating more veg, I’m doing the next best thing, I’m listening to your podcasts daily and I’m making huge process. I’m not a failure. I’m 61 and have spent my whole adult life on a diet - feeling a failure! I’m not that person any more. The weight loss is starting to happen slowly and I can dangle for 20 seconds from our pull up bar! I’m going to do a chin up one day - then another?? Thank you. Sue x

[@kristinlong9604]

I can so relate to this! I’m crying right now. I seem completely unable to resist processed foods, meats, dairy-especially cheese. But even when I do potatoes and broccoli I cannot stop until it hurts. I feel so hopeless with this sometimes.

[@lizettegomez6948]

Thank you for this video. I'm 31 and I've been bulimia free for 8 years but have not overcome emotional binge eating. I will try my best to implement these steps and see were it takes me. You lit up a light bulb in me when you said that we need to be more focused first on changing habits than going for goals, like weight loss. ❤ Change is possible!

[@caro9827]

Keeping other areas of my life positive has helped me a lot too. I always ate when I was bored or exhausted so having enough rest and fun throughout the day was really helpful. Your mental and physical well being is a priority. Sometimes we do something without realising that it doesnt make us happy. And then we indulge in food to compensate

[@scullyitsme9844]

I binge after a hard shift at work. I “reward” myself. Sometimes this is late….like midnight. It makes my sleep less restful., and I usually wake up with heartburn. Even though I know I’m sabotaging myself, sometimes I just give in. I will try the potatoes first plan while working on the do yoga instead goal. Thx for sharing your life with all of us! 🥰

[@jslapensee83]

Thanks so much for this video! I feel like I’m at my lowest point since going vegan 16 years ago, after my 3rd baby which is now 3 I am still about 20-30lbs overweight. I can eat super healthy all day long but come night I binge eat badly, chocolate, vegan ice cream, cookies and any kind of baking! I want to take control of my health and needed some positive inspiration ❤️

[@PetBunnyDebbie]

Recently I decided to give up dieting forever after reading the Intuitive Eating book. I brought tons of junk food and dairy into my apartment. I stepped on the scale 2 days ago. In just a couple weeks I gained 15 pounds! I'm returning to a whole foods plant based way of eating. Your tips are great! They give me hope again. Thanks!

[@julieyoung3815]

I follow John mcdougall. His maximum weight loss plan . I mess up sometimes but , I’m trying. His plan is free online. I think it’s better than the starch solution. I just can’t seem to lose weight on the starch solution. But maximum weight loss plan I can . It’s Whole Foods plant based 10% fat . 1/2 plate whole starches and bean . 1/2 plate non starchy vegetables . I binge quite a bit . So I’m starting his program again.

[@idkohfiddlesticks]

Chelsea, your kind words put me to tears. I can't tell you how angry I've been at myself over the last month or so. I want so desperately to look beautiful on my wedding day, but I've gain an extremely stubborn 20lbs since COVID that I haven't been able to tackle. I've been incredible hard on myself to reach this deadline of losing 20 lbs in the next 6-7 months and it's been damn near impossible. I've broke down crying with how difficult this process has been. Regardless, I so appreciate your advice and I'll do my best to implement your positivity in my journey to a healthier Lindsay. Thank you

[@kerlyanno9450]

You will still be beautiful on your wedding day 😊

[@gracemitchelson4111]

Thank you so much for this, I'm in eating disorder recovery for this exact restrict/binge cycle and their suggestions have been useless so this really is a breath of fresh air. I felt so disheartened earlier becuase I ate a whole packet of oreos but I manage dto stop myself before it went beyond that and now I just feel grateful that I had the ability to stop. Thank you once again, I'm truly gonna make the effort to stop restricting as much.

[@michelebridge1126]

I thought exactly the same about skinny people and I wasn’t one of them. My one thing is, to stop eating when I’m comfortably full and not eat until I’m stuffed. Great video Chelsea 🤘🤘🙌🏻🙌🏻❣️

[@ChelseaMae]

Thank you! :)

[@thecapoeiristauk]

I have had a terrible relationship with food since childhood, I am trapped in exactly the cycle you describe, constantly trying to restrict but bingeing, constantly feeling starved and deprived. I'm going to try your potato thing as my first goal. I hardly eat carbs (except as a binge). I will check back in with my progress x

[@Lmab-qs1kr]

How did it work out for u? :)

[@nikkiyanke7997]

Thank you for being vulnerable, honest and truthful. This was one of the most supportive videos I’ve watched regarding healthy eating/weight loss. 💜

[@mavis_8869]

That pendulum mindset is completely me.......100% "on plan" diet wise for 2 or 3 days and then, bang: sporadic, sudden swing to binge. Mindless, prolonged binge. So frustrating and exhausting. Thanks for sharing.

[@joywhitley3141]

I totally relate to the hunger/restrictive/binge cycle. It was torture. I started eating WFPB SOS free this year (I’m 70). It is THE ANSWER! You’re right about planning ahead and bringing food with you. I now know I can eat as much as I need and want, as long as it’s the right food. I’ve lost 20 pounds without pain. 💗 Thank you for being so candid. You are amazing! 💕💗💕💗💕

[@joannapatterson4625]

After years and years I’m finally minimizing these cycles. Eating high nutrient low calorie dense foods. Potatoes every day. Whole foods work. I eat alot of low calorie tasty foods. Once a week I’ll eat treats/off plan. I’ve been maintaining my weight easily and effortlessly for 2 years.

[@joytani4489]

This makes me feel less alone. I struggle with the restrict then binge cycle. I think I’m going to try eating enough and not going hungry so I can prevent binges from happening. Also I always call myself a failure too, I’ll try to stop that and learn from my mistakes so I don’t binge again in the future.

[@ChelseaMae]

Joy what did you find helpful about this video?

[@geraldinetoughey9622]

😮you seem to have learned well. Keep going!

[@christinaannh]

Literally had a big binge yesterday, and unfortunately it gets worse when pregnant. Love that you did this video! Thank you! Also one thing that I noticed is that on the days I do binge I usually have been up all night with the baby, so maybe I should aim to eat more often on days with little sleep.

[@ChelseaMae]

Great eye! Give it a shot and see!

[@Clothdiaperwithme]

So true-- hormones and lack of sleep are huge factors for me too! (Especially pregnancy hormones).

[@Becky_Cal]

I’ve literally gone through your exact situation for years too! 😭😭 Thank you for posting this. It helps to know others put there struggle with binge eating and that the way we’ve been told to “diet” is a big contributor to that…not to mention the addictive junk and chemicals in processed food which I think is a HUGE contributor to your brain pushing you to go on binges. I’m in the process of changing my behavior and I have noticed that when I stick to a wholly plant based diet, those binge cravings go away.

[@lvn2410]

You have no idea how many people you are helping with this video. I recently started struggling with binges and it’s scary to me. Calms me down that so many people experience the same things as me

[@chelsihartmann3388]

My change is going to be seeing consistency/habit as the win, not the result. I liked that.

[@greatsongsforlittlepeople8379]

Hi Chelsea. I cannot overstate how much your video helped me today. I have only newly developed an issue with bingeing and I have really been getting into a crazy pattern. Watching your video made me realise two things - hunger is not my friend and - restricting triggers bingeing. I now have a plan to get out of this trap. THANK YOU!!!!!

[@reginacabonilas6001]

I'm going to try not restricting the day after a binge, thanks for all ypu do!

[@rhiannonjamesart]

I get overwhelmed by the enormous task of changing, so I love that you said we don't have to do it all at once. It was a nice reframe for making small steps count. As sometimes it can feel like small things do nothing, but they add up. I also love the change in focus, from obsessing over the end goal to focusing on creating the habits that will actually set you up for success. It's almost like the outcome you want is a welcome side effect simply because you focus on the habit instead. It takes the pressure off. Thank you!

[@labgeekgal]

Great video! Tiny action step for me: I jot down my daily movement/workouts and it’s really helped with my accountability. I’m going to start doing the same with what food I consume each day. 😊 It’s really satisfying to meet a 10,000 step goal so it might be really satisfying to know I’m writing down more whole food choices each day.

[@vivsgm7538]

I loved your honesty about the hardships of getting into a healthy shape. You basically go through all the guilt trip I've been through. Although I did solve it differently. I basically went Paleo, only whole foods, lots of variety, lots of green on my plate everyday, healthy fats and selected animal proteins. I like it better for me this way. But I think we're all going through the same struggles. Thank you for this video. Binge eating is still something I had to deal once again after my mom passing away and I went into a non healthy grieving... But I'm getting better now. Congrats 🎉 You're drop dead gorgeous and you've got a beautiful soul 💕 Have a great 2022!

[@gypsyheartsouls]

Fantastic ideas! Yes, I started to change my " binge foods/ off.plan foods" to better choices. Now, instead of loads of corn chips with heaps of hommus, I have a couple of seed biscuits with less hommus. Also.I start this snack with a cut.up carrot of carrot.sticks and a stem of celery.sticks dipping in the hommus... so that I get tha crunchiness, but am pretty full before I get to the seed biscuits. I don't feel guilty! I really savour my crunchy hommus snack. You explained this all SO well, many thanks for all your videos, Chelsea.🙆🌳🌞💙💚💛

[@boschue]

I can totally relate to this video. I'm still there, I'm still stuck with binge eating and it feels like it's never going to get better. I wonder if I will ever overcome this.

[@ChelseaMae]

Natalia, what is one thing you can implement from the video I shared?

[@boschue]

@@ChelseaMae to stop seeing myself as a failure. That really got into me, cause that's how it feels. And instead look for other solutions that doesn't implicate being hungry, normally that felt like the only way. Thank you for sharing this, love your content

[@chelsihartmann3388]

You are such an amazing person! I'm so grateful I came across your channel. This way of eating has changed my life. It has eleviated my issues with weight, being able to EAT feeling full, and stop going up and down through the yo yo's. I especially love the "all or nothing" talk. I used it today. I was overwhelmed by a big project, and I originally said I could have a half pint of Ben and Jerry's, and instead, I chose some veggie dumplings instead. It was an "improved action".

[@ChelseaMae]

Wow thank you!!

[@nataliamabel3323]

This is the best video on binge eating I’ve seen. Ever since I had to stop doing keto because I lost my period, the doctor made me reintroduce carbs into my diet which lead me to crazy binge eating sessions…. This makes me feel like there’s hope.

[@allisonfields4803]

Thank you for the video! I struggle with binge eating at night when I’ve had a particularly stressful day and can’t sleep. I’m going to now be a little more forgiving and not beat myself up.

[@meghanktaylor628]

Thank you for sharing, Chelsea! I struggle with binge eating and not beating myself up every time I slip up. It happens less often than it used to, but learn to cope with feelings, hunger, and having the right food around my house has really helped. Really trying to figure out a Plant based lifestyle without adding too many processed food has been a little more challenging, but being open to new recipe ideas has also been super helpful. Again, thanks!!!

[@cecyliarc2888]

I have to say that I love your system to build good habits and I read " Atomic habits" thanks to you. I only read books when someone inspires me - and your results made me read it. I have a little bit different problem - when I'm stressed I run and I run as far and for as long as I can, I love forest and it makes my mind clear when I get pissed off or seriously sad, worried and so on. When I get into a comfort zone, my life starts to get into place where I feel comfortable at I start letting go of things that I was doing so well with. I went to group therapy due to things that happened with my marriage over years, my fathers death in pain , how it impacted my kids, all of my family ... later as a follow up I went to a 3 months behavioral therapy. This definitely helped me not feeling as a failure, but quite a happy woman. I always loved cooking ,eating and active way of living also is important It seems like when I'm in a bad place I get skinny incredibly fast ( 13 - 20 kg in 3 months ), and as soon as I feel comfy I put on weight and that happens quite fast. Getting consistent when I'm happy is is a problem.

[@NaMe-ku4cl]

Wow, this is a really honest and inteligent reflection of your inner world. I have gone through something similar (restricting and binging, but not in a completely disordered way) and have come to the same happy place where i'm happy with my body, and eating a lot of whole plant foods. 🌻

[@saraness321]

Thank you so much for this video!! It’s exactly what I needed during this time. I’ve been an avid binge eater since I was a child seeking pleasure and dopamine, this led to drug addiction in my teen and early adult years.. you put things into perspective in this video in a way that I can practically apply it to my life and gave me the hope and motivation I was looking for without any gimmicks. Thank you thank you ❤️

[@lilstardrops]

Dang girl, you're F I T! 😍 I've got binge eating disorder and I feel like I "use" food, not eat it. I'm addicted to eating, not necessarily food because I will eat anything, just to eat it. It's similar to smoking in that I know it's unhealthy but I can't seem to stop myself. My mental has been in a bad place and the binges definitely don't help! I relate very much to the cycles you went through, of "dieting" (restriction) and binging. Can we get some cooking tutorials? Those meals looked delicious!

[@animecat889]

I've never heard anyone describe what I experience and the reasons behind it SO perfectly. Thank you 🥺

[@rubycorty474]

I have watched so many videos about how to stop emotional eating and how to lose weight with diet and none of them have felt as validating or helpful as this one. So many people advise eating 5lbs of broccoli or taking deep breaths to stop an emotional binge. I see like 3 therapists, I don't think "deep breaths" are going to help... I really appreciate the advice and outlook of this video, its different than most others that I've seen.

[@jamiegeml8219]

This was my whole life. I was conditioned into this system my entire life, watching my mom feed into this as an example. This hit home. Watching your videos has inspired for some small changes so help lead to change. Never thought to not "reset" after a binge. Thank you Chels!

[@quiteriamabasso2499]

Binge eating...guilty feelings...self starvation...binge eating again...story of my life!

[@marielincorvaja3848]

Thanks you explain it so well . You are such an inspiration. My one thing is I stopped using oil and been vegan for 2 and a half years now .

[@mirandaburt4923]

I have followed you for years now. You give the best advice and see this whole picture with more deaths than the average person. Thank you so much for your intelligence and your wisdom, Chelsie! I love that this video came on my feed the day after a binge. Very, very useful information.

[@pw3770]

Really enjoyed this video as it was so relatable for me in many ways! Thanks for being so gutsy and saying out loud what so many of us only think. I actually like healthy food but when the process binge hits I feel like a bottomless pit and end up feeling bloated and gross and that awful negative voice in my head goes on for hours...ugh! Getting hungry and not having something healthy prepared is my downfall every time.

[@rivkabenaroch1133]

I often binge when I feel discouraged after being totally "compliant" to the diet but the scale still doesn't reflect that compliance . Scale is huge influencing factor of the binge

[@annegreen1512]

I binge eat and I have been watching Ro Mitchell on Utube who is recovering from anorexia. I was surprised how connected the two ED are both I think connected to guilt around food . Watching her recovery shows you how it’s good to allow yourself to eat without restrictions ( which I believe leads to binging)

[@AC-yb9ml]

Instant subscriber here 👋 I’ve been struggling with binge eating for a while now. Last night I undressed in front of the mirror and realized it’s time to gain control. This video on your channel could not have had more perfect timing. Thank you so much for your time in helping others

[@juliakazah2725]

Your tip about aiming for improvements instead of perfection really resonated with me today. I have been struggling terribly with binging lately and today after dinner I was craving a brownie. I almost felt threatened by the presence of these brownies since I knew they were there in my kitchen, available for me to binge eat them. However, I chose to have a piece (of a respectable size) and then take an apple to eat in my room to change the flavor of the brownie from my mouth and prevent me from wanting more immediately. This worked! Obviously the perfectionist in me would have liked not to eat anything at all after dinner, but I am happy because even eating that is SUCH an improvement for me as compared to having another binge.

[@Gail-vc6xq]

I found you by accident and have binged watched all morning of my day off . I'm a binge eater ..ive restricted calories to around 1300 a day then I get so hungry I eat like crazy..thank you so much for your inspiration..the sushi bowls will become a part of my weeks eating ..thank you again

[@littleveganhippie935]

Thanks for being real with your audience and saying you struggle with this also. I've actually stopped watching other similar youtubers because I don't want to constantly compare myself to them and feel like a failure as I struggle.

[@hrkrill]

Thank you for this video, it was so helpful! Your pictures remind me so much of myself. Binge eating is clearly a pattern for me. One thing I can do to improve is to stop making myself go hungry to make up for a binge. This just keeps me in the cycle of binge eating. I have been telling myself I am "fasting" and that it's good for me. To be honest, I've been doing it for the wrong reasons.

[@newhabitswithtracey]

Thank you for sharing this personal and difficult story. I also struggled with binge eating for a long time. So many need to hear this.

[@CastledarkDweller27]

Agree with everyone...this is one of Chelsea's BEST! PS...(Wow Tracey Hull! I love your videos too!)

[@newhabitswithtracey]

@@CastledarkDweller27 Aw thank you!!! You're so sweet, thank you for watching!

[@drawace9094]

bruuuuhhh....it just clicked. Thank you so much for this! Thanks for being honest and telling your story. Its so true and it all makes sense. I don't know why I needed someone to tell me all of your points because they are logical and no magic trick....no idea why it took so long to realize. THANK YOU AGAIN! You might have changed my life

[@seamonkeyl9061]

Adding healthy fats to most meals (avocado, butter, coconut cream) also makes a huge difference.

[@olgaene237]

Thank you Chelsea for this video and sharing your story. I joined your program Lean with Plants and listened to few podcasts - they are amazining. I just got tired of bingeing... for more then 10 years...

[@ChelseaMae]

You are so welcome!!! Let’s get this bingeing under control together! Proud of you for being an action taker

[@JudelovesRiver12]

You are an excellent KZbinr! I do remember the Tumblr days and was it awful! I relate allot with your story. I used to always try finding techniques online that weren’t healthy and now I look back and cringe at the things I did, like ice cold showers as punishment because apparently being cold burns calories.! 😩 It’s easy to get back into toxic habits and cycles but watching videos like this really help me stay on track.

[@3PairDesigns]

Chelsea, I started watching your videos maybe 2-3 weeks ago? I just loved your down to earth, transparent approach to getting better, not necessarily perfect. I truly identified with this video so much! I am vegan for almost 3 years now and I have done things like said, "well tonight I am going to be a Pescatarian because I really want to eat some sea scallops!", and I always laugh at myself because apparently it is the label that makes it all "okay", lol. I love, love, love the help and real life stuff you offer, and have started eating bowls similar to yours and loving it. Thank you, thank you, thank you, for starting this channel. It has really helped me! ❣

[@blackeyedsue21]

At first I didn’t watch this video because I was thinking I don’t really binge eat. But then a day later I saw it on my feed again, and I thought about how I will reach for anything and everything that’s near, even if I’m not remotely hungry or even if it’s not something I even like that much. I don’t eat a lot of it but obviously more than I should if it’s something I don’t even want or like. Anyway I watch and Chelsea you totally nailed this and broke it down to make so much since. I often start the day really well, making good a choices, but then it’s like I have to makeup for lost time and eat total crap the second half of my day. Now I see instead of focusing on the outcome, I need to try to improve my habits and just do better. That’s enough. THANK YOU!

[@traceyhiggins5664]

Hi Chelsea. I just discovered yr channel and I have to say u r a saviour. I’m taking yr advice and changing my life. This is the best advice I’ve heard. I’ve gone on courses for eating healthy and all sorts. But this is brilliant. Thanks for yr guidance. I’m so grateful 🙏

[@gitouttamycage9221]

You said a mouthful 😍 I will disagree on one thing, though. I think it's ok to feel hunger. Without panic. It is a temporary feeling that DOES subside after a few short minutes. Rather than panic and rush to feed that hunger (pardon the pun) with quick junk, acknowledge it and notice that you don't die! When you convince your brain you aren't dying, it can give you time to decide if it's real hunger or a fleeting emotion. Then you can do the next "best" thing and proactively feed yourself rather than reactively running to the drivethru.

[@bethu3981]

This video was very helpful! I think the thing that I need to concentrate on right now is to not let myself get too hungry. I eat healthy foods, but not enough food to satisfy myself. Then I'm looking for chips or sweets later on...😑

[@ChelseaMae]

It’s the best thing you can do!! Keep me updated!!

[@goodvolks2know372]

Such good advice, we all can use. I mostly resinated with the "small steps add up". This is so true. New habits take time and small changes do too. While I make my transition to a WFPBDNO - I've been adding little changes to many things, then when those become second nature, I tweak things some more and so on. This way it's less overwhelming and the new steps/habits become more second nature and solidified into my routine.

[@leesabee3]

After going off the rails these last few weeks this is exactly the vid I need right now! Thank you!!

[@amandab.6815]

Binge eating is something I really struggle with. Thank you for making this.

[@halenesong5529]

Thank you for such solid down to earth advice and understanding. It’s hard to find videos like this on the subject of eating disorders!

[@shirleyevans4700]

I absolutely love your videos, your energy is wonderful. And you say it like it is, no faffing around, it's clear concise and rings loud and clear to everyone with a weight problem. Thank you so much Chels, long may you keep posting.

[@helenlebel6948]

Really good topic! I remember trying my hardest to be a raw vegan and "failing" because the food was just not satisfying. I would watch all the raw vegan influencers and think how gorgeous they are and I must eat that way to be gorgeous too..... and I really thought I was broken somehow because I couldn't do raw. We learn over time and I finally found Starch Solution and it is truly a miracle! As a "volume eater" by nature I am eating a LOT!! and losing an average 2-4 pounds per month.

[@alicec9092]

I tried eating raw to but I just got fat on fruit lol

[@carogarcia2702]

What is starch solution?

[@unrulymuse764]

This is so uplifting and hopeful! Thank you. My one tiny change is: drink water. Because I basically don't drink ANY water, but on the rare occasions I do, I find that I'm not "hungry" and much less fatigued. So thank you. What I am going to go binge on is the rest of your videos!

[@youheard4052]

So, I call the week of hormone cravings “hunger week”😂. Since subscribing to the channel I am currently in the middle of hunger week. So, I decided to implement the “don’t go hungry” advice, that I learned about weeks before. I’m eating enough to feel satisfied and wouldn’t you know it, it’s working. Hunger is NOT my friend!! But, eating enough to feel satisfied has greatly diminished the temptation to have treats. 🎉🎉❤❤. Plus, I’m hitting my goal of more fiber in my diet and lowering my slightly elevated blood pressure. Yay

[@ChelseaMae]

This is huge!! Well done!!!

[@dawnklinter9949]

Because for you and your refreshing videos ,I now made the switch to just pop a Yukon gold potato in the microwave and eat it with a bit of vegan “cheese” sauce. It’s filling and gets the immediate hunger out of the way so I can plan the rest of the meal to be something really low calorie but yummy and full of greens. I discovered you by chance in mid August and am happily following your suggestions, I’m full , satisfied and for the first time in years I’m losing weight. ( down 10 lbs) Thought it would be a struggle after 60 years old , but this isn’t, if fun and entertaining to plan healthy fulfilling vibrant looking plate of food! Love. Your recipes! Keep the videos coming! You are a blessing !

[@ChelseaMae]

Dawn! That is incredible!!! What a cool win and I’m so stoked to hear that you’re experiencing results and that it’s not even difficult. Thank you for sharing and keep me posted!

[@stephanieee.m.p]

thank you for calling the binge foods 'processed' and 'unsatisfying' and not 'bad' because there is no such thing as 'bad' food; this is nothing but a perpetuation of diet culture which triggers disordered thoughts about food and eating. FOOD CANNOT BE MORALLY GOOD OR BAD. The amounts of the food is what matters. love this video!

[@adventurebecca]

Thank you so much for this open and honest video, you are so brave to share these details. I've definitely struggled with most of the same issues/orthorexia for years and have been missing parts of the puzzle, especially the lie that "skinny" people don't eat. I was/still do struggle with fearing to feel full and satisfied and that if I have i have overeaten and need to go and burn that energy off with impulsive exercise. It might well go hand in hand with an adhd mindset, that and the dopamine release of (expensive) coffee and feel-good foods, be they chips or chocolate. But I also know that I feel deeply satisfied with a natural, homecooked meal. Unfortunately, having an incredibly busy lifestyle I dont always have the time or energy or ability to cook these things, or often feel that this way of living is expensive and entitled. But this is just a form of people pleasing and inevitably self-sabotaging, which needs to stop. I wanted to ask, however, in maintaining a balanced and natural, nutrient-rich diet, you feel less the need to stress eat, and if you do, how do you cope with it? What strategies? Also, did you find other healing when you committed to honouring your body with good satieating foods? And finally, I often feel that I will gain weight the instant I eat carbs, especially bread, pasta and potatoes, but I see that potatoes are an important aspect of your health. What would you say when it comes to carbs? Thank you again so much for your openness and vulnerability, it was so helpful ❤

[@doloresgonzalez6961]

A tiny action step I can take to improve my binge eating is to make a regular feeding schedule of high satiety foods. I can have whatever I want in addition as long as I eat my high satiety foods as well. Breakfast - Hardboiled eggs & greek yogurt. Snack - protein shake. Lunch - Meat & Beans. Snack - 1/4 cup nuts. Dinner - Whatever my little heart desires.

[@ruthhorndasch5244]

Thanks for doing this video😊 I’ve been working to become vegan and I’ve learned thru the process that I love things that are sweet. It’s ok. I am learning how to replace processed sweets with better options like dates with peanut butter 😊 my struggle is that I don’t want to give up my sweet treats entirely so I’m working to find solutions that fit with my goals 😊 Always a work in progress and thanks for reminding me that every step forward will ultimately get me to my goals😍🌱

[@CazSantiago]

Thank you so much for this video Chelsea!! I would heart and like this video over and over again if I could! Everything you said here resonated so much! I am almost 50 years old and I've struggled with binge eating my whole life. I am endeavoring to change my environment and habits so that I can have a better relationship with food. Thank you for all the content you create...you are one of my go to resources for this lifestyle change. Have a great day! ETA - My one next action step is to prep my veggies and have them ready in the fridge.

[@LikeDemDreads]

This has been incredibly helpful. I overcame my binge eating disorder years ago. But as I’m dealing with crazy life changes and a new work environment (I started working at a restaurant where I have access to crap food all the time) I’ve started eating impulsively again. I’m gonna start having roasted potatoes on hand all the time. I’m gonna focus on my actions, not the outcome. And I’m gonna eat more whole foods in general. Thank you for sharing 💕

[@Mani00700]

Wooooowwwww I’ve never connected to anyone else about eating before. I’m stuck right now and came looking for ideas Even the part of being scared of feeling those hunger pains so then you eat until you’re stuffed . Thank you for sharing. I never met anyone who understood me like you do in this moment ❤

[@skrittle555]

i had an anorexia relapse during the tumblr ED days!!! worst time to have an ED haha. my original "recovery" in 2007 focused only on weight restoration, so i was never really aware that i had swapped anorexia for BED until i was almost 250 lbs and had an "oh shit" moment lol. this time around, i'm trying to focus on real recovery, which means moderation, and my god it's the hardest thing in the world i swear. i've lost all of the weight and STILL struggle with the urge of the cycle. it's hard to remember that i had an ED for nearly 20 years, so just maybe it'll take longer than a year to find some balance. thanks for reminding me to be patient with myself. progress over perfection. :)