🍕 I Can't Stop Ordering Takeout! Therapist Offers 5 Strategies to Break the Cycle

[@relaxin2074]

paid promo was a bit unethical on this type of channel

[@TheBingeEatingTherapist]

Why do you say that? Gousto have no idea that I am sharing their product on my YT channel. I have used Gousto for several years and it genuinely helped me with food planning and getting some balance. Every person who has a Gousto account can get some money off their next box if they introduce a friend so it's not exactly a paid promotion. Even if it was, I don't think paid promotions are necessarily bad if they are being endorsed by someone who genuinely believes in their value for their audience. I like Gousto because they have hearty meals (a lot of other recipe boxes I've tried have been a bit diet-y) and you can click a button to turn off the calorie information. This is a bonus for people recovering from disordered eating. I have been approached by BetterHelp and vitamin companies to sponsor my videos and I have declined because I don't think their practices are ethical. I am careful and thoughtful about the ethical ramifications of anything I endorse.

[@janetravis1994]

To be honest, I like a review from someone I trust! And if there’s no cost to me, then why not?

[@21972012145525]

​@@TheBingeEatingTherapistnot a problem to share what genuinely works for you if you actually use it. Id love to see you cook a meal from there 😊

[@katiedever293]

I love these videos. I found the KZbin algorithm target ad pop ups unethical. An ad for a chicken nugget value deal popped up because it's likely food related content link to this video? Dunno. However they creators on KZbin have no control over this, and very little control in general on this platform. So sad.

[@katiedever293]

​@@21972012145525I would NOT like to see a cooking video on a binge eating therapy channel!

[@jnyt81]

Point 2. Exactly! The pressure release when I hit the confirm order button just goes and then, I’m not sure I want it

[@brittanywitmartin4024]

it's like you're reaching directly into my brain!! it's so great to listen to someone who truly knows what this is like. thank you for all you do!

[@user-vn7gz4qt5o]

I am really happy for you that your channel is growing ❤you deserve it for all your effort and generosity to help us 😊

[@TheBingeEatingTherapist]

Thank you 🙏🏼❤️

[@densedecisions4568]

9:22 This one's a good one. Yesterday, I had a late meal because I was on a roll doing other tasks; the socially acceptable time slowly passed me by, and my parents called me while I was cooking. Yesterday I cooked too much, and I was low key too tired/peaceful (-positive story!) to eat it. I am kind of a tornado in the kitchen, but without resenting it, I nourish my soul. After deciding to put back leftovers, I'll (snack on it, while in a balance of) have a preset meal for today.

[@kendra555]

this was phenomenal great work as usual!

[@Snooty-Pookie]

The money is the biggest issue for me, I don’t gain weight from takeout since I order healthier options or kid meals for pickup. I hate leftovers, it’s harder to cook new meals daily. This is why I can’t break this cycle 😩

[@TheBingeEatingTherapist]

❤‍🩹

[@21972012145525]

"order" your "takeout" from the grocery store. Think of the premade deli offerings as a restaurant and get it from there. It's often cheaper

[@schosings]

Hey Sarah. The way I stopped ordering takeouts by myself was to draw a line under it and see how long I can go. My streak of not ordering takeout alone is now years long and I think there’s next to no chance I’ll break it anytime soon. I only order takeout now if I’m with another person, which is something that works for me but I might have to revise this rule soon too.

[@TheBingeEatingTherapist]

Interesting. I'm glad you've found a way that works for you 💙

[@marcus8786]

If you feel guilty before you have even done it it's like you have already done it so you will just follow through with the binge

[@TheBingeEatingTherapist]

Agreed! You put it better than I did! ❤️

[@learningto-cook]

There was a time last year I was spending an embarassing amount in ordering food. More then I ever allowed my food budget. What worked for me was finding out why i couldn't cook consistently fix it (still fixing) and cook things I like to eat.

[@pankopanda]

This is super helpful, thank you! ❤

[@waywrdsun]

Helpful as always, Sarah. Thank you for this.

[@21972012145525]

I've noticed eating a salad is like exercise for me. I never regret it afterwards, but getting the motivation and "want" to eat it is so immense that it often goes bad before i eat it. 😅/😢 I reduce barriers as much as i can (small individual bag, prepackaged, toppings) still it happens though. Havent discovered how to change that yet

[@TheHubbaBubbaMan-je7tz]

Im guilty in this. I've used thousands of pounds on foodora and stuff for a whole year, mostly Asian, indian and Pakistani food. I've also worked for one of these companies and they don't pay their couriers enough while earning millions. 😢 I haven't ordered takeaway delivery in many years though 😊 and I've started purchasing whole foods and started cooking at home instead, also stopped buying costly coffees and now I make coffee at home instead, saving thousands every year

[@Saiyajin947]

Having food brought to your door with the click of a button is a blessing and a curse

[@evadebruijn]

🙏

[@densedecisions4568]

5:06 Do you consider making an intentional decision a form of progressive overload to become resilient to decision fatigue?

[@TheBingeEatingTherapist]

I may not have used those words, but yes, I think that gentle intentions can help guide decisions that may otherwise be overanalysed (leading to mental fatigue) and some decisions ahead of time mean fewer decisions throughout the day, which saves mental energy. The important piece is to understand your own temperament well enough to recognise when this starts to feel like a lack of choice that triggers a rebellious response

[@densedecisions4568]

@@TheBingeEatingTherapistWhat I meant by this was more about gradually learning to deal with/sit with mental fatigue, at least slowing down enough to make a good (intentional/authentic) choice. When I try to plan my next meal, or even prep (cut vegetables, cook meat, etc) what may normally take longer, I feel a little burdened. My family and I eat dinner together, sometimes it feels like everyone's watching me until I do what I plan (even when no lack of choice is felt.) or (Whether or not it's due to planning ahead) that I'm 'rushing' to make food I'm not hungry for.

[@densedecisions4568]

Kind of like how you will naturally want to be aware of the calendar/alarm in the minutes leading up something you scheduled if you know it's imminent.

[@DonnaSueSings]

I can’t order takeout because I don’t have the money