My Bodybuilding Eating Disorder Story

[@abbiebridges6387]

Ive never seen a guy bodybuilder speak on this topic and I think it is SO important, I have a lot of respect for you and appreciate you being so open :)

[@tombryan1]

Many have, search for it

[@GinoBrouwers]

Respect for opening up on this subject, it's something lots of people struggle with, myself included in the past. You the real MVP bro 👊

[@ZachGonringVlogs]

Same exact thing happened to me. It's why I don't recommend people get so competition lean and restricting yourself. And it's hard to admit it's a disorder, but exactly like you said, I literally couldn't control myself eating. Thanks for sharing your story Rob.

[@LTUstarLT]

My problem is exact same. The thing is i want to compete and when i say that im talking about all roids everything, i know it sounds so stupid but i want to reach the highest of the high. Ive often thought that maybe its not for me because me myself i cant have a single piece of candy throughout the day or it will fuck with my brain and i will eat EVERYTHING the whole day and wouldnt even be able to lay down because of the pain in my stomach, but on the other side every time i see an athele like chris bumsted or someone like breon i wish to look like them. So i guess i would have to suffer to achieve that even though my mind is really messed up when it comes to food.

[@liamadams2565]

Domantas Sakavicius I know exactly what your talking about, I've been having the same problem over these past weeks lately as I had gotten to a lean stage every time I ate something unhealthy it seemed as though a monster erupted and I ate everything in my cupboard without even knowing it, your not the only one so don't give up and I wish you well on your journey.

[@Bischa1]

Domantas Sakavicius I don't think you should think about competing right now. But Def. look into brain over binge by Kathryn Hansen ( there is also a few interviews with her here on YT) . But there is a lot of free info on the web page incl. A podcast that is free and the first 10 or so episodes really goes into how to work with the approach, those after are still very interesting but IMO more for listening to after you know of the approach there is also a small sample of a free workbook, so all in all a lot of info to work with on your self for free, before, if ever, needing to buy anything, when it helps, you'll prob. Be so thankful you'll buy a book just to support her 😉 the info on the webpage is all based on the content of the books; brain over binge, and brain over binge recovery guide. And definitely if you don't feel the free info is enough for you then Def. Look into the book: brain over binge recovery guide, it makes you go very deep into the approach and makes it a bit easier to help youself, the first book brain over binge is more the authors personal story how she stopped her binge eating and bulimia. It is a very interesting read but IMO a bit harder to apply to your own circumstances Maybe also look into ; Lydia Wente she has quite a lot vids here on YT but also some free stuff on her webpage regarding stopping binges. Ali Kerr is also have a very interesting approach in regards to stopping binging and bulimia restricting and binging or binging restricting and ' overtraining' ( they are just another form for bulimia than 'physically purging' after overeating) Everything I just could think of that could help. Good luck but Def. steer away from comp prep or dieting while you sort your eating out

[@thegolas3]

@@liamadams2565 bro the fucking same to me

[@LaurenTickner]

So. Much. Respect. 🙏🏼👌🏼

[@melissajane_fit]

so so glad you shared this! especially important for competitors to have a reverse diet plan post-show because that's such a delicate time where our bodies are most vulnerable & that no one talks about!

[@onlyme7308]

This is really frequent in bodybuilding or rather, it’s becoming more revealed and it makes sense that these restrictive diets and competition prep, expectation, changing body off-season can trigger disordered eating. I’ve been so disturbed by this as a recovering anorexic/orthorexic and I really believe there should be lots more research done around this topic. Also, there are many people who come from a disordered past who use competition with the idea that this will help them in recovery but the cycle of obsession is just simply transferred and rabid body dismorphia is still at the bottom of their psyche.... and then binge eating hits them hard post show. Competition is just half the journey, the journey of reverse dieting is the second half, and that’s the one that happens out of the spot light and it’s the one that matters. Post show the heady goal has disappeared so I agree a sound structured plan for after is an absolute must. I also think once a truly shredded competition physique has been attained, psychologically there is an inability to let that go post show as it becomes a part of someone’s self worth and that’s not realistic or healthy. Great vid xx

[@joannaprevost426]

I'm glad you are talking about this . Men are told to keep their emotions and fears in check. This is definitely a topic that men keep hidden. Thanks for sharing , you can help a lot of people !

[@paulmcclure8317]

Shit man. I can relate to this video more so than any other I've seen on KZbin. The external reward for showing "discipline" and "will-power" and "control" is so strong that it can quickly become an obsession. It's something I still struggle with and it helps to hear that someone I admire has gone through the same. I've never gotten to the point of bingeing but I lost so much weight that I wound up in the hospital. You are courageous for sharing this and I feel proud to support your channel. Thank you Rob.

[@kevinmccourt6546]

Good mental health is essential. Everything starts with the mind

[@nathalieclaire51]

Thank you so much for sharing this. It was exactly what I needed right now... I've been struggling for the past month with bingeing/overeating, exactly as you described it, after an event I worked so hard to prepare for didn't turn out well for me. It completely shattered my confidence and I'm stuck in this self-destructive, self-sabotaging, vicious cycle. I've dealt with a shit relationship with food and body image for as long as I can remember and have always struggled to get it under control. I've finally accepted that I need help. And that's okay! I will be seeing a counselor and a nutritionist next week. I am so tired of feeling so out of control, possessed even, and this constant battle with disordered eating. But things will get better, I think seeking help was a step in the right direction for me. Again, thank you so much for sharing this! Perfect timing. Sorry for the word vomit.

[@hieuthai9850]

I had an eating disorder so it’s refreshing to get a perspective from a male body builder. Thanks Rob!

[@oliviageraci8866]

I truly admire this so much! Fitness and nutrition have been a huge part of my life for about 3 years now and I myself have gone through an eating disorder, and even by slowly overcoming it, I find that there are times when I am still hesitant to eat certain foods. It truly takes a while to recover and these disorders are serious. It's eye opening because a lot of people don't realize what goes on behind closed doors.. a lot of people assume that the "best of the best" don't struggle, but realistically everyone is human- and we have all gone through struggles one way or another. Thank you so much for this post Rob! It was well needed and I'm glad to see how far you have come!

[@bluechurchowl]

I don't normally watch your videos, but I really respect your honesty and vulnerability. As humans we need to see others struggling as it tells us that it's okay to suffer.

[@oliviafagin293]

Severely restricting food intake through dieting Exercising excessively Bingeing Using laxatives, diet aids or herbal product Preoccupied with food Frequently skipping meals/fasting Eating only a few certain "safe" foods that are macro friendly Adopting rigid meal or eating rituals Fear of gaining weight that may include repeated weighing or measuring the body Frequent checking body in the mirror Complaining about areas of stubborn bodyfat Flat mood/lack of emotion Irritability Insomnia. *Am I describing a bodybuilder or an anorexic? You decide*

[@evewiseman8408]

Thank you for making this video! I've been following your channel for about a year and it's very comforting to know that even people like yourself can go through something as serious as an eating disorder. It makes you realize these things don't just target one set group of people. I'll always support your channel! Thank you again:)

[@peterholleb9282]

Not sure if you read these comments but wanted to say how much I appreciate your message here. As a male who has struggled with bulimia it hits close to home. Been watching your videos for a while and it has helped tremendously with getting in better shape through healthy means. You are awesome!

[@benjaminoloughlin2859]

It feels good that somebody else has experienced and shared the same experience I have had. For a while i couldn't control myself and I would feel horrible. And its great that someone I look up to so much has been through the same thing I have. It makes you feel not alone. Thanks for sharing!

[@kittyflyn]

Respect you bringing this topic to light! I think binge eating can be one of the disorders that can be most embarrassing to talk about.. because you have no control and eat so much and feel ashamed of 'going off the wagon'. I struggled with the binge restrict cycle for about 3 years, and at times it was so scary. When your body is so deprived of food that you literally cannot control yourself. I remember I said to myself 'ok you can have 1 piece of bread' ..I stood at that fridge and ate half the loaf in about 1 minute flat - no exaggeration. Of course it didn't stop at half a loaf, you move on to other sources of food. But it's insane, you just go into this trance that you can't get yourself out of until your body is ready to stop. It can be one of the hardest things to get yourself out of, just as hard as the other disorders - I battled with this and anorexia, so you can imagine the battle going on in my head haha. It was like inner fat child vs the obsession to be thin. It took me years to get over it all, and like you say, it wasn't until I decided to follow a flexible (eat a little something 'naughty'/you want every day) and intuitive diet (once I was able to understand when I was hungry and full) that I got over the worst. I also had to change my thinking about exercise, understand that food was to fuel my training and not punishment for eating. Anyways, thank you for speaking out about this topic and your experience. I notice it all too well with bodybuilding, it's easy to get drawn in watching people become shredded with abs, but the aftermath can be difficult if not handled with care. Anyone can become effected by an eating disorder, and usually you don't realise until you already have it. I, like you, never thought in a million years it would happen to me - but it did, and after years of fighting I got over it - so anyone reading this you can too! 💕

[@GabbyScheyen]

proud of you for talking about this Rob thank you!!!

[@MrRavingFace]

Nothing but RESPECT for you man for uploading this! I have no doubt this will help so many guys! Glad you managed to over come that and have come out stronger and better!

[@russellcook7462]

Wow Rob....THANK YOU for making this video. I have competed several times in the last few years and this is a serious issue...it was honestly like I was looking in the mirror as you spoke. Thanks for coming out with this...you have no idea how much this helps. Keep up the awesome work!!! Congrats on all the success

[@MS-yx2wf]

So much respect for you talking about this! Keep it up Rob - you're an inspiration to many.

[@RenegadeMikeFitness]

Thanks so much for talking about this. I’m currently struggling with the same thing while getting ready for a show. I used to be obese and now I’ve gone the other way.

[@Heatxtreme]

Thanks for opening up, we know it’s hard for anyone to do that! We, at Shedfat, are inspired by you and that’s why we hired a cameraman on board and started doing SFdaily (Shedfat Daily). We show our behind the scenes, struggles, successes and more that go on in the background of our fitness company. We decided to open up too to hopefully attract more people to our grind. Thank you Rob for being a motivation to our whole team!

[@CassieTranthesuperfitbabe]

I prefer these videos of yours, Rob. As wonderful as your cinematic vlogs are, I appreciate the raw side of you! This story was definitely something that NEEDS to be acknowledged more often. Thank you so much for coming out and sharing your honest experience! Yes, males also experience eating disorders and mental health too, and more people have to recognize that it’s not so negative after all!

[@FreshWaterWindsurfer]

Thank you. I am struggling with this myself after reaching 5% bodyfat for a photoshoot. It's great to hear someone else has dealt with this. And you have helped me a lot.

[@daraflynn5999]

I’ve had binge eating disorder for about 2 years now due to the restrict-binge cycle I was putting myself through for years. It’s great to see someone with a platform like you speaking on issues like this because so many people suffer in silence and feel as if they are a slave to food. As you said, don’t be afraid to speak your mind if you feel it’s even a slight problem.

[@TiffanyYang0809]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO - SO MANY PEOPLE STRUGGLE WITH THIS BUT DONT TALK ABOUT IT ENOUGH

[@jaykecorich]

so much respect to you for this rob, i was 16 at the time (17now) i suffered from bulimia and you would have never have known but it was destroying me. to hear you speak up about this has me ready to open up to others who have been there and to share my experiences. massive respect rob ❤️🙏🏽

[@Egavas0]

goddamn you are an absolute champ for spilling it all out man. I too developed problems during a hard cut a few years back. Got way too restrictive and binged hard once I got to too low of a body fat. This stuff can happen to anyone... I always had thought I would never deal with it myself

[@FrancisSiasat]

I went through this entire thing too post-comp. The world needs this video! Thank you.

[@rileydougan2007]

This is so incredible to hear Rob, think a lot of us have been there, thanks for sharing-been a battle with anorexia for 2 years now (recovered physically now) and it is your videos that helped and inspired me not only to feel better about myself but also have a positive relationship with health and fitness and not see food as something that has to be burned off! Such a destructive illness that is not only conducive to yourself but to those you love as well! Thanks again and keep up the incredible content -such an inspiration as always

[@koalabear07100]

I'm really glad you said this Rob. I have struggled with anorexia for about a year and a half now and while the fitness influencers I follow have helped me a lot, it's important to note both sides. Keep it up :)

[@ecRUDEpunk]

SO MUCH RESPECT to you for making this video and wow, this is so important for fitness icons and figures to talk about and break the taboo. Def subscribed for this.

[@davidrosner5126]

rob is a real good guy. talks the truth and doesnt become lost in his success. respect

[@josecarlolemus9928]

I really do appreciate that you’re starting doing this type of videos. Helps a lot to get a better insight of the fitness world

[@ptroberto]

Thank you for sharing this Rob! I went through the exact same thing last summer. Did a 10 week cut and lost 16kg and got in to the best shape of my life. The amount of work I put in along with extreme caloric restrictions at the end just led me to binge eating for 6-8 weeks. I gained 11kg in 3 weeks and I remember being stressed out about not having enough time to eat everything I wanted so I just ate everything at sight, everyday for 6-8 weeks. Felt like shit and remember days where I threw up. I lost all control and I always tried to defend having that burger or that cake or ice cream. That´s a mentality that will lead to unhealthy habits. Thank you for sharing and for being real! This lifestyle can be so extremely rewarding, but people need to stop highlighting everything and stop hiding the dark truths. Being shredded and restricting oneself over long periods of time is NOT healthy. I don´t care what anyone says. You simply can´t defend being shredded and vascular as hell year around and restricting calories unless you are using gear. It´s not only a physical issue but a mental one as well.

[@s.m.2512]

Love the fact you're addressing the mental side of health! You 100% should come back to this topic because physical and mental health lie on a balance and if one is off the other will definitely be off too! Thanks Rob 💪

[@user-oo8wt3hr1t]

I was diagnosed with anorexia a couple of years ago but your videos and approach with IIFYM actually was what helped me put weight back on and develop a healthy relationship with food so thanks for that :D I never would of guessed you'd had similar issues fair play for this video!

[@scottmullen5829]

Currently dealing with this. I think having a busy life and a focus outside of the gym is key to long term success. When I studying during undergrad, my focus and attention was on school and I never had a binge eating problem. Once I hit my calories for the day, it was easy to not eat anymore. I graduated recently and with so much time on my hands, I think about food constantly. I've binged a few times in the past couple weeks and hope it fades soon. Thanks for this video.

[@delaneyrae7]

i’m so glad you’ve mentioned something about this topic, i feel personally that often society forgets about men’s mentality and just picture mental illness as a feminine issue...

[@danielzavalahuerta]

I would have never expected this type of video from you. I always saw people like you and Christian Guzman as dudes that always had it under control and never messed up for some reason. I came so close to my goal I was 10% bodyfat and was going for 8% but I binged for a month straight and gained it all back. I’m sad and pissed but it does in fact happen to the best of us as I consider you to be one of the best. Thanks man.

[@mahmoudabusamra8769]

I appreciate this so much Rop. It made me aware of what I’m going through right now. My competition was in May 12 and till this very day I’m still suffering and can’t control myself. However, watching your video ( multiple times) helped me admitting that there is a problem and I’m actually having a food disorder. With that being said, guess it would be much easier for me to get out of it right now. Thanks a lot man !

[@TrystinSinnott]

Mad respect for doing this video Rob, as someone who has struggled with eating disorders myself in the past, I empathize with the feeling of being a guy and not wanting to be open about things we cant control mentally. Thanks for being honest and keep up the great work!

[@ladonnaharris8681]

I really enjoyed your candor thanks for being so honest and transparent. Currently I’m struggling with an ed and I’m going crazy I pray things will get better .

[@AlfredJames2011]

I wasn't competing but I did suffer from anorexia. Over the course of a couple months I went from weighing around 200lbs to a sickly 120lbs because I wanted to be "healthy". I've got my life turned around now and I'm in the best shape of my life thanks to people like you Rob. Thank you so much for sharing your story.

[@henrychappell4623]

Thank you for being so honest and open. Your awesome at what you do and grounded 🙏🏼

[@izayavazquez501]

I have a eating disorder for a few year and I eat everything , I saw and didn't exercise at all and didn't feel good about myself so I change my eating and start to exercise and know , I feel good about my self . And it was a great topic to talk about because I connect to it so great video Rob .

[@lnmemoryofjohnmordaunt7386]

Thank you. This is reality for a lot of people. And it needs to be talked about.

[@dickos7029]

Very humble video! I will be honest and did not like your videos at all but you are now one of my favorite KZbinrs and love the content, full respect Rob your videos really do make my day.

[@TonySmith1234]

So much respect for you man. I never have competed or seen my abs but i lost a ton of weight then binged back up and now im slowly losing it back and living completely different and not binging or having this disorder.

[@AmyNiG]

Thanks so much for using your considerable audience to talk about such a difficult topic 💕 never know how many people this might help

[@harrykersleytenor]

Amazing buddy! similar experience myself. It became binge/purge mentality that is hard to break. Employing more flexibility made it key! Now I can party, eat and stay in good shape year round! You are my favourite youtuber for sure!

[@ruthbailey8684]

Been through an eating disorder myself and I really needed to hear this Rob! Currently prepping for a holiday and I am feeling my eating disorder returning. I am upping my calories as I know my health is not worth just doing it for instagram. Thank you for posting this!!!!

[@alexgalloway1509]

Big respect for coming out and sharing your experience with this big man! I’ve suffered a lot with anorexia throughout my teenage years and am now sharing my journey through KZbin. Would love you/anyone that is interested to take a look at my channel. Needs to be more out there on mental health and eating disorders in the fitness industry, big big issue that is not being addressed enough currently, once again big respect for this bro 🙌

[@missgaylee1]

Good on you dude! you hear so much about girls blowing out after competitions and developing full on binge eating (and sometimes purging) disorders but not many guys open up about it! its so good to hear a big influencer such as yourself talk about their experience, not necessarily normalising it but making people aware that it IS common and they're not alone if they're experiencing it- even some of the people they look up to in the fitness industry have experienced it

[@timlawn1]

Huge respect for making this - I have a BSC in neuroscience and am doing a masters in clinical neuroscience and have always thought that this is a huge problem with almost no discussion! If you ever want any in-depth info on eating disorders or mental illness hit me up! 👍

[@Astro_Rohan]

Thanks for uploading this. Being a young adult male myself, people like you have helped make it okay to talk about feeling we have and not it just be a girl thing. Cause talking and recognizing these habits or problems is the first step in making a change. Keep making dope videos and cheers !

[@magnus8622]

Vids like this makes me truly respect you man. Manhug!

[@noahlink3318]

i really needed this. I have been having an incredibly tough time with balance and my family and friends have been noticing. Thanks Rob you really have made a difference in my life.

[@maryannauger]

Thanks for sharing that! As someone who went through disordered eating, I think it’s so important to share these things!

[@susielifts]

Yep, I was a dancer for most of my life growing up. Bulimic in my early teens to early 20’s. Years later I found fitness and wanted to compete. I was about 6 weeks out and I had to quit. I had fallen back into my old ways. Nobody talks about it but bodybuilding is an extreme sport. You have to have a healthy state of mind to do it. Which is why I stopped. Now I train for performance. Love heavy weights and cardio for fun. I still binge on occasion but it’s getting better. The purge has stopped and that’s what counts. Hehehe that trophy looks like a vase.

[@bobzules]

Great video! Glad to see that you read your comments!

[@paulr633]

Input from you about mental health will be amazing. Thanks for making videos bro.

[@NadiaMaalin]

I agree with everyone - thank you so much for opening up. It's a really important topic that more people need to be aware of and if you can encourage younger men going through the same thing to open up.. that's FAB! (I am doing my PhD in disordered eating and body image). I do think yo should emphasise the seriousness of this though, kudos to you for being able to 'get through it' yourself, but many people can't. I think you're talking more about disordered eating than an eating disorder than would be clinically diagnosed.

[@lenah1476]

Liked it so much I hit the subscribe. It means a lot that you put yourself in a vulnerable position. Good on you man

[@DanSimms]

I suffer with mental health bro and I’m completely open about it! I think it’s so important to be open about it coz it can actually be inspirational

[@nuttyfoodiefitness]

Respect for opening up on this x

[@RockyTrejo]

thank you for touching on this serious topic, dude. definitely hit right at home.

[@ameri16]

It takes a courageous badass to be vulnerable- nice video and message Rob!!!

[@flashme2010]

Important topic mate. Mental health and eating disorders come in all different ways and none should be looked down upon. Respect for making this bro

[@treycollier7227]

Man, I never competed (I’m 18 now) but I had a bad eating disorder too. I used to be overweight and at 16 I started losing weight. By my 17th birthday I was the most shredded person I knew. I suffered with bulimia, I’d come home and eat everything and anything and then make myself throw up afterwards. I had a bad relationship with food and hid this from everyone. Had some serious tolls on my body, I nearly became anaemic from it. I was so scared to gain weight and it took a few months to build the courage up and go on my first bulk. But I’m now healthy and have a good physique and I am now able to talk to people I know going through the same thing. Keep killing it my man.

[@Cre8iveGaming3]

same story bro. dieted for a long ass time and went down to a low bf%. then i went on vacation and just binged with my other friends. and then i literally ate everything in sight and couldnt control myself. gained 30 lbs within 3 months and still trying to go down again

[@SuperhumanTroy]

*Way To Open Up about this topic brother! You've inspired me to do a response video on this and talk about my experiences. Expect a Shout-out. Keep crushing it, and you better believe you motivated me to check out Dubai this summer!*

[@SamuelMartinez-wl3xk]

fuk u brah, u will never be like zyzz brah

[@kodyrowen1131]

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[@enzodavion6328]

@Kody Rowen yup, have been using instaflixxer for since december myself :D

[@nathanwright4996]

Thanks for sharing Rob! Honesty and transparency are so valuable in the fitness world. You the man

[@courtneyfuller3250]

I'm so glad you talked about this because this is exactly what happend to me, to the point where I actually stopped eating due to the fear of bingeing, and I almost died of liver and kidney failure, I'm not at all proud of it but I was down to 67 pounds, I had to learn how to walk again all because of the topic you talked About, thank god I can say I've have gained back 45 pounds in the last 9 months, again thank you thank you for talking about this topic, lots of love from Court in Canada 😗

[@imfred08]

I am so glad that you talked about this topic and I believe a lot of people could relate to this. I went for a cut for a photoshoot last year and my diet was quite extreme for a few months. I love the outcome but I went crazy with food for quite a while afterward. It was not healthy at all. I got it under control now and I agree totally with you a sustainable eating plan is most important. Thanks for all the great videos. You always give great advices👍🏼👍🏼💪🏼

[@patrickbaumgartner1785]

Bro this is real talk, respect for the video and keep it up, love u man

[@fightinggravity91]

Great job Rob! Love the versatility on your channel. Nice to see that success hasn't had an influence on your wonderful personality. I wish you all the best.

[@tibotvt]

thank you rob.... this is a very terrible problem now lot of guys are into it you r strong to speak your truth

[@odumabekah4000]

Thank you for being honest and open about this - it’s definitely important to talk about these issues.

[@emffitness8704]

Solid video topic, I have never competed but I remember the first time I ever got down to the sub 10 body fat levels I became far too obsessed with it, massive restriction combined with lack of know how. It was brutal on my mental health and testosterone levels, even experienced bouts of bulimic behaviour. Educating ourselves on proper nutrition and getting the subject out there are major keys to dealing with the problems out there. Great video thanks for posting it!

[@joseantoniocamaraaniorte846]

I’m so proud of you having the courage to explain this serious problem.

[@steveglennie1616]

Respect bro, i personally think that discussing mental health would be great, no-one discusses this shit man, i myself suffer from a mental illness its hard to deal with and even harder to talk about, god bless mate, stay strong and keep lifting,

[@denarendall]

So rare that males are willing to discuss this “taboo” topic. All the respect to you Rob👏🏻 I’m sure this video will help several men struggling with disordered eating themselves!

[@TheAirwave96]

Thank you so much for this video Rob! My first competition is coming up in October and I'm pretty nervous about it. When I read the title the first thing that came to my mind was "Eating disorder? That could never happen to me, I like pizza and food way too much", because I thought about the competitors I've heard about, that can't let go of their competition shape after the show, and keep on eating way too few calories(which I think is what most people think of when you say "eating disorder"). After the video I was like "woah that's exactly what could happen to me...". So thank you for sharing this experience, because I didn't even think that the opposite way of the "stereotypical eating disorder" was a danger for me.

[@francescaselvaggio1337]

I’ve struggled with binging/restricting & emotionally eating for years. It wasn’t until I realized how important my thoughts are, bc most of the time I used food as therapy almost instead of confronting what was actually going on with me. And then living for health and strength instead of aesthetics. That’s what I hate most about the “fitness” industry bc it leads people away from the whole point of fitness which is our health. I wish I knew then what I know now but what can ya do. Thanks for sharing your story!

[@rodicamitioglu8239]

You are amazing! I needed to hear it!

[@RobLipsett]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@samoliver2372]

Thanks so much for making this video! It such a comfort to know that other people have experienced something like this! I'm just getting over a very similar period!

[@virgoprismatix]

Thank you so much for this video and for sharing your experience, Rob. I struggle with recurrent binge eating- sometimes I feel like I have it under control, and sometimes, unfortunately, it controls me. Looking forward to trying out the tips you gave. So helpful!!

[@karinaobrien2474]

Damn that literally couldn't be more relatable, prepped for a show for 15 weeks only had less than a month to go to the show and broke my foot etc literally can't get back on track since. It's actually nice to hear people go through that binge phase too cause its pretty stressful

[@globaltacticalsupply2692]

Really crazy how easy it is to fall into that kind of trap. Glad to see youre back to normal and killing it bro!

[@Spiritual494]

I was very much like you to talk about mental health, specifically anxiety and depression if it relates to you. (I.e if you have experience with these issues) Great video, respect for the honesty. High profile people talking about, and being honest about these issues, reduces the stigma of mental health.

[@caitlinerickson556]

Amazing having a guy speak about bingeing, thank you 🖤

[@Ryano171]

Great video and would love to see one about the topic of mental health👌🏼🇨🇮

[@johnlambert5517]

Great video Rob. People think I'm nuts when I say I can't stop eating. I used to finish my brother and sisters plates at the dinner table. I was always training weather it was gym or football/hurling so didn't seem like a problem. Have something you love every day is great advice

[@couchpotatoew]

Hi Rob, Just wanted to say thank you for sharing your experiences. It's rare you get males opening up about this sorta stuff I myself was diagnosed with anorexia early last year, which manifested itself with undereating and over-exercising. Since then it's been tough but I'm glad to say, with the help of pros I'm back in a good place, I'm even working with a PT to improve my physique :). Thanks again, you are an inspiration. From a fellow Irishman, Ciaran.

[@vytenis4690]

Wtf guys what person are you to put dislike?... Just be open guys.. If person doesn't want to listen to you on this or similar topic he's not worth be your 'friend'. Great video man great talk.

[@marcusjr2342]

I’m 100% convinced I have a binge eating disorder, I smash it in the gym but if there’s any sort of junk food laying around or in the fridge even though I’m mentally telling myself I don’t need it I still eat it and I feel awful when I’m eating it but can’t stop. Going to look into this properly now that you’ve brought it up as an actual subject. I didn’t think it was a real thing but I think I have a problem when it comes to food

[@miamerces4913]

Thank you so much for sharing your past struggles