opening up about my ED & how I live a healthy life

[@meesh6257]

Just as an FYI, cellulite isn't something that you need to get rid of- it's perfectly normal at any shape or size and tbh it's pretty darn hard to make it go away without cosmetic treatment

[@DeanithForeverYoung]

Actually stretch marks are permanent. Cellulite if it's due to your diet and not your genes , it can be at least reduced with exercise and "clean" food.

[@meesh6257]

@@DeanithForeverYoung wasn’t talking about stretch marks, although those can fade- but regardless your comment is irrelevant. My point is that cellulite is extremely common and is nothing to be ashamed of or something that getting rid of should be celebrated.

[@DeanithForeverYoung]

@@meesh6257 I didn't say u talked about it. I gave it as an example you DB. Actually it is something that people celebrate when they get rid of it ,as they should. You're telling me that if someone gets rid of acne they shouldn't be happy cause it's "normal". It's exactly the same.

[@meesh6257]

@@DeanithForeverYoung never said that at all but go off 😂 celebrate whatever you want, I’m just saying that in my opinion cellulite doesn’t need to be seen as this ugly thing to be ashamed of.

[@DeanithForeverYoung]

@@meesh6257 You literally said "isn't something that getting rid of should be celebrated" ofc nobody should be ashamed about it, but people can be happy when they work out and transform their bodies. To different things

[@nataliemarie9650]

I struggle with binge eating and I found her vid very comforting seeing someone with a following being open and talking about her struggles around food. People with a binge eating disorder understand what she is talking about when she says eat when you are satisfied and not overly full. Binge eating is when you feel overly full to the point of sick, and in a way abuse food because for example "Ice cream" May not be a fun dessert but rather a trigger and an a addiction. So her saying 1 treat meal a week is a healing process because she got to relearn how to love a treat rather then just quickly eating it with shame. If you don't struggle with BED don't comment on her ways to recover. I think she did a wonderful job.

[@persephonexx]

She was giving bad advice, sorry. No snacking? “Clean” foods? That can be extremely triggering to some people with ED’s…I’m going through one rn and found it pretty crazy.

[@mmmmgrisia660]

@@persephonexx I'm pretty sure you don't struggle with a BINGE eating disorder... Snacking when I was struggling with bed was possibly the worst idea ever... In conclusion eating 3 big meals a day was the best tip for recovery for me and possibly for other people who struggle with BED. if you don't just click off the video lol

[@brookeniksic7286]

@@persephonexx i think she means no unhealthy snacks. im sure she does snack but its just healthy foods.

[@027dramaqueen]

I wasn't trying to find faults in this video, but I did find 2 horrible "tips" that Summer mentioned. First, you SHOULD be able to eat more than 1 "treat" per week. At 6:30 she talked about going a whole week, then letting yourself eat a treat at the end of the week. HORRIBLE ADVICE. I eat dessert every single night of my life, and I am very healthy and fit. It's all about finding balance. Second, she mentioned "try to avoid snacking." Girl, have you ever heard of hummus & veggies, greek yogurt & berries, rice crackers & avocado, etc. I'm sorry, but telling her followers to avoid snacking is essentially the same as "restrict your daily caloric intake", which is horrible advice.

[@anabellegoodier9796]

I thought the same thing. And her saying to “only buy “clean” food”

[@kimberleyhendricks3829]

@@anabellegoodier9796 yeah well that’s what helped her ...

[@KarinaVazquez-fv7lc]

YES, I 100% agree

[@jessicadesouzalewis7671]

100%%%%%%% agree

[@oliverose7141]

@@anabellegoodier9796 it means not to buy lots of junk food that’s not good For you

[@mon-6416]

I think there are a lot of mixed messages in this video. This is not necessarily recovery oriented. As a person in recovery, I think it's really important to not categorize foods as "good" or "bad." It can be very punishing in nature. While I don't think Summer meant to cause harm, mentioning numbers can make it seem like eating disorders are only valid if you lose or gain "x" amount of weight. Mentioning discipline in here isn't necessary. Recovery is not about discipline, it's about giving yourself unconditional permission to eat when you're hungry! There's no shame in having a treat every day. There's no shame in cellulite, it doesn't mean you're unhealthy. I've dealt with anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. Recovery from all of them has looked the same. It's not about working out obsessively to make sure one does not gain weight that isn't muscle weight. I think mentioning how not to gain weight in an eating disorder "recovery" video isn't great. Recovery is about acceptance, even if that means gaining weight. Trying to avoid where your body naturally wants to be (and weigh) is a form of restricting your intake! Don't take this video to heart if you're new to recovery! There are a ton of great recovery KZbinrs. Check out "What Mia Did Next"

[@annikatrippel5784]

YES YES YES

[@zoebartsch1365]

Appreciate the intention, but as someone in recovery, this missed the mark for me :/. Nothing wrong with snacking, exercising should not be called "addictive", treats aren't only for like once a week, "burning calories" shouldn't be mentioned in an ED recovery video, cellulite isn't bad. I get it's just your experience, but I still think it can be harmful to people.

[@katemae8143]

Totally agree

[@lolapms1571]

agree

[@autumnssssss]

i agree. definitely seems like she’s still very much struggling

[@elliefried9579]

yeah i agree thank you for saying this

[@emilyh3504]

She did warn everyone in the beginning…

[@bocourant1555]

I’m currently recovering from 14 years of anorexia, and everything you’re telling is the exáct opposite of what I am learning and doing atm. I want my body to decide what it needs and at which weight it belongs (or it “wants” to be). Your health is the most important thing, and therefore, I am absolute not an advocate of “avoiding snacks” or “eating clean”. No, give yourself permission to fuel your body (and soul or brain or anything) with whatever it needs. And thén things will balance out themselves. Becoming skinny should never be a goal or starting point to recover: your health should be. And with that I mean: a healthy relationship with food, without any restrictions, but just balanced and “free”.

[@jimenaa.berger]

@bo I completely agree, I get her intentions are good but I don't think she should be giving advice about this yet. Most importantly what she said about snacking, that's so messed up

[@cm-yu6gu]

That is basically what she said And the advice for recovering from binge eating is going to be different from anorexia Surely that's obvious

[@jimenaa.berger]

@@cm-yu6gu Yeah but she had titled the video something like "how I got fit" so it was more generalized. She changed it after releasing the video but still, she's giving negative advice, not only for people with restricting EDs, but actually I think people with EDs in general 😬

[@cm-yu6gu]

@@jimenaa.berger okay but it's still how SHE got fit. So the title was pretty apt.. Not everything has to apply to every person on the planet and all their individualised issues. I don't think her advice is bad for BED at all. I've suffered from binge eating before and her advice was good for recovery I don't see how people can't just use their brains on this one 🤣

[@jimenaa.berger]

@@cm-yu6gu People use their brains and that's why they're commenting... Also, I know people who have BED and they told me they watched this video and said the advice she gave was kind of weird because it's not what their doctors tell them, but oh well, everyone is different and I guess if you found this helpful that's ok 😬

[@monicapareja9873]

To anyone reading this… you don’t need to loose weight to be beautiful and healthy. Health is not defined by a number on the scale or the amount of calories you consume. Stay safe ❤️

[@rhiannonshook1867]

or how flat or fat you are!! everyone’s body is different and stores food differently. everyone is born different and that’s what makes it beautiful 🙂

[@Missmagazinebura]

Depends on what the doctor says

[@shayla6871]

A lot of times you do need to lose weight to be healthy tho.... just saying....

[@breannemcdowell6000]

A CVA or heart attack will stop that thinking pretty quickly. Everyone is entitled to the life they want to live, but you’re doing a disservice to those who do wish to be healthy and aren’t aware of the effects of obesity. If you want to eat a greasy hamburger, by all means, have one! But don’t tell the world it’s healthy.

[@monicapareja9873]

@@breannemcdowell6000 some people because of genetics, ethnicity, medical conditions, metabolism, pregnancy, etc have different body types. They could be eating completely healthy food and not look the way Society depicts a “healthy body.” Not to mention being skinny can also not be healthy. Basically health isn’t determined by physical appearance it’s all about what you eat and what your lifestyle looks like. To say a certain body type is the definition of healthy is simply wrong and a really outdated view.

[@jessicat131]

These comments omg. She isn’t a professional, and even so. she is22 she is exposing her story and what happened to her. I bet it’s hard to even speak up to this many people about it. But it helped us comment about our issues. Just shedding light on the bigger picture.

[@angeliquemariel2916]

I've also struggled with an ED myself I'm proud of Summer for opening up. This video will help alot of people she definitely gave out great advice that I'll keep in mind.

[@nuclearclarity3778]

It’s good that she’s opening up for sure, but her childhood audience might take her advice and not realize that this mindset isn’t completely healthy. She definitely has good intentions, but the best of intentions can still have a negative impact.

[@DeanithForeverYoung]

People wonder why KZbinrs aren't open about it , yet when they are they get attacked from everyone.

[@natsinternetdiary]

forreal omg people need to chilllll

[@cm-yu6gu]

This

[@candelamonrabal3369]

i didn’t want to comment anything negative on an ed recovery video but the fact that you did not mention therapy as one of your tips honestly blows my mind, you should have to busy yourself in order to have a good relationship w food

[@mariacarolinaribeiro1089]

I actually have a different view on body positive affirmations that made a huge impact on me, one time Demi Lovato said that it should be more about body acceptance rather than body positivity because accepting your body with its flaws is way more important than just lying to yourself because it's also normal to not feel so good about your body sometimes and what you need is to feel comfortable with it, not lie to yourself because that also puts a negative connotation on the things you point as "flaws". So try to change and instead of standing in front of the mirror saying "you're so beautiful, I love you" without believing it, aknowledge the truth about how you feel and accept it like "I have cellulite and it's okay because it's a part of the body that gives me life so I see you, you're healthy and I accept you"

[@mariacarolinaribeiro1089]

I actually have a different view on a lot of things you said, because it seems like you in a way substituted binge eating with working out which can be really dangerous because it underlines that you might still have an unhealthy relationship with food and the only way you can feel better and control it is by working out 3 times a week. But this can just be me projecting and being way too cautious because of the ED situations I know closely and obviously everyone's recovery can be so different, I just hope you know that: 1. You shouldn't workout in order to look a certain way 2. You don't have to only treat yourself after following "a plan" throughout the week, like you said restriction is the worst and I think you should be able to not workout if you don't feel like it and still feel good and treat yourself throghout the week whenever you want as long as you're healthy 3. You can and should feel good about your body natural changes and natural weight flactuations without having to look "toned" or a certain way. But that's all, I just want you andhope you can find peace in your body without having to follow those "rules" in a way, but of course recovery isn't linear and you obviously can still be figuring it out while sharing your journey with the world so I'm just making these observations to help you and because I want you to be well, not to come for you at all, that's the worst thing anyone can do because we're all figuring it out too and you sharing this is already a lot and I salute you for that Summer!

[@mariacarolinaribeiro1089]

Also to anyone interested, Demi talked about that on Ashley Graham's podcast episode, it's up on youtube if you guys want to watch it, it's a really great talk!

[@katemae8143]

@@mariacarolinaribeiro1089 I love the points u made!!!! Body acceptance!!

[@mariacarolinaribeiro1089]

@@katemae8143 thank you so much 🥺 it wasn't really me ahah but I'm glad I learnt that from Demi, it definitely has helped me and it makes so much more sense, body acceptance all the way!!

[@katemae8143]

@@mariacarolinaribeiro1089 :) I am gonna watch that podcast later!

[@clairemayfield2876]

Watching this video again is helping me transition into a new headspace. Thank you Summer!

[@abbysullivan6496]

I have a completely different body type than Summer but I really commend her on the way she discussed losing weight and eating disorders. This was a really good way of discussing this information without being extremely triggering.

[@taylorg2742]

My dudes, this is a video of dieting tips. If you’re struggling with ED, you need to be seen by a professional who can truly help you with certified tools and techniques 👍

[@YJ-rb4fr]

I think to say ‘no snacking’ is quite harmful, some people like me rather to sit down and eat a big meal and rarely snack but others are snickers and consistently eat small meals across the day. In fact in recovery I’ve found it’s better to eat regularly to keep my energy up. Also cellulite does not go away, it’s normal, even at my smallest with my Ed I still had cellulite and it didn’t go away plus the little stripes are cute.

[@meghansullivan6812]

I am a snicker type gal 😌

[@mariacarolinaribeiro1089]

Also to everyone in the comments who might disagree with some things Summer shared, just like me, instead of attacking her and saying "this is not it, this is a bad message" in an aggressive way maybe just have a little bit of compassion and empathy and understand that she might still be going through it and sharing her current experience with the world doesn't mean she's an expert or has it figured out. Share your concerns and tips in a polite loving way, there's nothing worse than attacking people sharing their personal struggles, recovery experiences or over their triggers, even if you don't agree with their approach, your own recovery experience and look on things can change once more educated, remember that they might be struggling and figuring it out and that doesn't mean that they're "hypocrites", purposefully sharing a bad message or that they don't know that people don't cater to their triggers, recovery isn't linear, be compassionate and understanding.

[@nuclearclarity3778]

Another thing people aren’t realizing is that flipping from a binge eating disorder into more restrictive mindsets (and the other way around) is very common. I’ve known many people with BED who essentially ‘replaced’ it with anorexia, and vice versa. Even if she’s recovered from BED, she could still be struggling.

[@mariacarolinaribeiro1089]

@@nuclearclarity3778 Exactly! People automatically assume that when someone talks about these types of issues and recovery that they're "fixed" and know all about it but the truth is that just because someone decides to share what they have gone through whether it's because it's cathartic for them, or in order to help others, whatever it is, it doesn't mean that they're no longer struggling or figuring it out at all, especially since recovery is not linear. I've noticed that so much that when a public figure goes through something, relapses or goes into a few spirals, people call them hypocrites or liars, or say that "they always do the same thing" but that's what recovering from these issues is like to majority of people. Ofc this isn't necessarily that situation but some of these comments and reactions truly reflect that mindset, people talk about mental health more but they're far from comprehending mental illnesses or having empathy and understanding towards a lot of what it brings and means.

[@Youwishyouknewwhohuh_]

Thankyou for opening up about this. I am struggling with the same ED and it helps to know im not alone and there is light at the end of the tunnel

[@angelinabal1173]

I love what you’re trying to do, and really appreciate it! But you shouldn’t stay away from snaking. I’m recovering from anorexia and I know that theirs nothing wrong with snaking. In fact people should snack throughout the day. 3 meals and 3 snacks are the recommended. What you shouldn’t do is overeating. Please don’t stay away from snaking or say it.

[@cm-yu6gu]

Recovering from anorexia is different from binge eating though.. Not sure why you're trying to make her video fit your experience which is totally different Not snacking is a very healthy step when recovering from binge eating

[@catarina7145]

@@cm-yu6gu exactly!!

[@morgreeen]

I love love summer pointing out that her number weight didn’t fluctuate much but everything else improved! The number on the scale does not mean much at all

[@marie904]

I struggle with binge eating rn and thank you summer for opening this topic

[@LansAlice]

Just a few concerns about the mix messaging in this vid.. firstly opening up about your ED (which takes a lot of courage to share so thank u for sharing), given that it’s got ED in title, a lot of people who have EDs will be attracted to this vid. When touching on certain tips like; when to eat and how much to eat, exercising and it reducing cellulite, staying away from snacking, food is the biggest part of how u look - these are all messages u touched on that can TRIGGER an ED, and can trigger more obsessive eating disorder behaviours. I say this with sincerity, but perhaps doing a bit more research so that the language and advice you give is slightly more aligned with your intended message might help 😊 Other than that love your content, your a cool gal and we all have areas to improve and refine on our delivery of messaging.. but this message particularly!

[@kristinjarman8137]

It’s not her fault if you get triggered by this she’s just trying to share her story on how her relationship with food changed.

[@LansAlice]

@@kristinjarman8137 Meh

[@hannahburton7581]

I’ve been struggling so much the last two years with weight. And hearing this from someone I look up to is life changing and so appreciated!! Thank you for making this! Definitely gonna rewatch this every time I’m down 💜

[@anadusao]

lol i've had cellulite for 4 years now, even when i was skinny i had some and now i'm much more healthy (i gained weight and i exercise often (i used not to)) and let me tell you the cellulite does NOT go away!

[@katemae8143]

Hey we encourage snacking over here!! And cellulite??? WHO CARES. Fuel yourself, love who u are inside, + accept your body even if you personally view it as physically imperfect! Also, I just wanted to point out that working out (esp when it feels "addictive") can partner with or substitute unhealthy eating and worsen restrictive eds. Same with the message behind language like "clean/good foods" and "bad foods". Believing there are good foods and bad foods is partially why so many people feel like restriction is good for them! :( @ summer, it is really cool u were open about this (seriously, I know from experience that that is super hard!!) but please don't give advice like this. I hope you continue to find what works for you and always know that who you are on the inside is 1000000000% more important than how you look!!

[@rea9799]

ur so right !

[@katemae8143]

@@rea9799 thank u!!

[@kortniefranzen6018]

This is it^^^

[@peachtea2003]

Yes, for people who have restrictive eating disorders, they take the concepts "good food" and "bad food" way too far. But this video is not about those people. This is about her own experience with binging. Some foods such as certain fast foods ARE bad for you and there's no denying that.

[@katemae8143]

@@peachtea2003 I still believe the message is harmful for everyone because even people without eds can 1) develop them 2) struggle with disordered eating/an unhealthy relationship with food or 3) promote this message to others and impact them. I understand why you believe that some foods are bad for you, because that's what we've been taught to believe from the start. But, the reality is that every food fuels us and provides us with something we need. Too much of any food, even the "good foods" can harm our bodies in some way. So, instead of demonizing a food that we crave (both mentally and physically!) we should strive to maintain a varied diet that incorporates all types of foods. It'll fuel us and fight unhealthy relationships with food!!

[@AllySheehan]

Just an FYI to anyone watchign this who is in recovery from an eating disorder, you don't need to "reward" yourself with a "treat", and food is never something you need to earn. Please don't let this video derail any mental progress you were making.

[@shrushtipatil06]

Thank you so much for opening it you have no idea how literally I’m feeling now I feel oaky that I’m not the only one suffering from it .. thank you so much means a lot

[@savannahjohnson4079]

I love that she talked about her journey with health/weight. With that being said, all of the comments attacking her… this is just HER story and HER tips. She is not a doctor, she is not a therapist, shes just a young youtuber, so don’t come to her for medical advice. She is just explaining HER story, and if you don’t like it or agree with her, that’s fine but she’s just stating her own story.

[@burcakkarakoc]

my eyes were just in your nails ily

[@rebeccabell4172]

Your honesty was amazing how brave you are is inspiring! Well done for sharing your story and who cares what other people have to say that's negative because even if you helped one person (which you have) its worth it

[@risadaley655]

I totally agree with you, listening to ur body is key and it's so helpful. It's wise to eat to feel satisfied, and not really full (over eating), cause that can cause discomfort after. And eating nourishing foods that will make your body feels good is awesome 👌 👏

[@tasneemshahwan]

Summer I just want u to know that it is amazing to see how much u've grown and how u've become one of the best influencers out there. I love ur advice and how u seem to understand exactly what im going through 💗

[@-annakatelynscroggins8]

my heart also goes out to the girls who get body shamed for being too skinny (not thick enough) cuz that hurts too I put so much pressure on myself to eat more and get bigger that I stopped eating and liking food

[@xoxo2457]

same :/ and the problem is most people understand that it‘s an issue to comment on people being overweight, however they don‘t seem to see an issue in constantly telling someone they‘re too skinny and need to eat more…

[@Celinee55533]

@@xoxo2457 👏🏼👏🏼 Please dont stress yourself, I’ve been there it’s no good, sending all my best wishes to you 💗💗💗

[@xoxo2457]

@@Celinee55533 thank you💕

[@alinawirrer2473]

I always used to be on the chubbier side throughout my teens (not overweight... normal I guess but just not what you see on the internet) I've started dancing a year ago just at home and I've really been enjoying it... now I've naturally lost a lot of weight (not because I eat unhealthily) and a lot of people surrounding me started telling me I'm getting too skinny... I never knew how much that can actually hurt until now especially since for the first time I'm proud of what I've achieved and I'm content with myself :( sorry for this long reply I just felt the need to share this

[@lexigomez2438]

While some points in this video were helpful I would just like to add a very large piece that I believe was missing from this message, if you believe you may be struggling with depression,ed,etc. please seek professional help working out and eating healthy will not fix the internal component that adds to these, issues like these do not just go away on their own

[@martavictoriapolo7640]

In my opinion, I believe that making visible how to be able to face in a healthy way an ED and realize what the right path is, can help many people, thank you

[@rochalouise]

I used to workout with the goal of looking a certain way, but now I look at it as me being strong and powerful incase of an apocalypse of something! That’s definitely helped with my body image :)

[@evexx1413]

summer i know this wasn’t your intention however some of the advice you have given is not helpful for people and could actually be very damaging, encouraging people to listen to the voices in their head telling them to stop eating can be extremely dangerous as someone recovering from anorexia if i listened to those voices i would eat less than a couple of mouthfuls. Some people need to snack to keep them going throughout the day and it is completely okay for people to do that, having cellulite and a little extra “fat” is okay it’s healthy. Orthorexia is a major issue that isn’t talked about enough but is extremely common and is caused through the type of lifestyle that you are encouraging through over exercising and putting all focus on exercise instead of eating a balanced diet

[@kendall9673]

exactly. a lot of her "advice" could serve as a guide for "how-to have an eating disorder/unhealthy relationship with food and exercise"

[@peachtea2003]

This is HER experience with her own eating disorder which is binge eating disorder, NOT anorexia. So of course her advice will be different.

[@elliethomas6007]

you worded this so well!!!

[@bria5638]

She explained in the beginning that if you would be triggered or upset from what she was talking about to NOT watch the video. You are triggered and since you have that issue you shouldn’t have watched the video or even have commented this. Even if you are just worried about other people being effected by this video it does not matter if they would get effected they shouldn’t watch it. When she said listen to your body she simply means your body will tell you if you are hungry or not plain and simple. Eat your normal amount and don’t over eat is what she’s saying. She wasn’t speaking about people with anorexia or under eating issues she was talking about her

[@SummerMckeen]

Hey. I completely understand your point of view and I should’ve reiterated that this advice is for people who may be coming out of the binge eating disorder or have issues with over eating. I don’t know anything about anorexia and don’t claim to. If you know the advice in this video wouldn’t apply to you, don’t worry about taking it.

[@emilyelizabeth3018]

“Try to stay away from snacking” lmao great advice

[@mollymccoy6856]

it is in her situation but not when taken out of context like that

[@meganflanagan118]

It's not like that is the only advice she gave. It was a small part of a 12 minute video.

[@peachtea2003]

You know exactly what she meant. She's not saying snacking is bad. She's saying that she was constantly eating even when she wasn't hungry and that was not healthy for her. Her video is about BINGE EATING DISORDER , not anorexia or orthorexia.

[@Vera-wq3ky]

Snacking a lot is actually worse for your digestion and teeth. Eating regularly with about two to three hours between meals is recommended for good gut health and better dental hygiene

[@ileniag2555]

If you eat enough, 3 full meals a day, you won't necessarily feel the need to snack. She may have said it in twisted way if you put it out of context, but the meaning of this video is: eat a balanced diet and if you need a snack or "you want a chocolate bar" eat it. She said "try to stay away from snacking" meaning try to stay away from constant snacking that won't let you have a balance diet eating 3 full meals a day. Extrapolating just one sentence out of context is obviously gonna result in taking advice she has never given.

[@mich.k6079]

im just waiting for Abbey Sharp to react to this

[@possumluvr2324]

NDJCJSJD I WAS WAITNG FOR THIS COMMENT OML

[@giulia3416]

You are literally my favorite person on KZbin!🤍🤍

[@jeeya05]

so proud of you!! also this made me feel so much better about myself, thank youu

[@rachelgaughan99]

Cellulite occurs because of the way fat cells are stored in our body - for men, fat cells just under the skin are stacked in a 'flatter' way. In female bodies they stack together in a sort of wavy pattern, so it's inevitable and completely natural that women have cellulite! It may show more on a larger body, but tbh everyone has it and it isnt something to be ashamed of

[@ДашаМедведева-э6э]

OMG Summer, i love u sm!! honestly u r such a beautiful soul and idk if there’s such a person who is able to dislike u. i love u and ur vids and insta stories make my day better and brighter. thank u❤️

[@TheBarbaraHorvat]

I see many MANY comments about anorexia & how "no snacking" and "only one treat per week" is not recovery oriented & can be triggering. First: I think if you're actively in recovery you might want to avoid videos talking about EDs - lots of stuff can be triggering in those so just something to keep in mind. Two: there are a lot of well intended tips about "listening to your body", "eating when hungry" and "snacks are healthy and not having them is not recovery" - HOWEVER - things are extremely different in binge eating disorders (BED). If you "listen to your body" and "eat when you're hungry" that's literally ALL the time when struggling with BED. Snacking can also send you into a spiral no matter how healthy it is. And treats are especially dangerous if they're triggering. In BED you have no self control. So having a dessert every day might unfold getting seconds, thirds, fourths. As beneficial as that might be if you wanna gain weight, it can be problematic when having BED. Caloric overload is as dangerous as depraving yourself of calories. It causes massive health problems, including mental ones. It's wise for people in recover from BED to develop mindful eating - meaning you firstly fix your relationship with food. And if taking away snacking makes you appreciate the meals a lot more and you're able to focus on what you're eating, then that's beneficial as a start. Food addiction just one of the different EDs so her "missing the mark" applies only to several types of ED. yes, anorexia is being a lot more prevalent in public discussions but do keep in mind there are also other types with different triggers. I think people who suffered from BED will find this video extremely useful.

[@breezyem5239]

Love you summer, thanks so much for sharing. Know that you’re not alone and so many other beauties are struggling with this as well

[@beatrizdetoni3536]

I've been struggling with BED too and I'm now on my first steps on overcoming it and I can relate soo mcuh with this video and the feeling that comes with an eating disorder. Thank you for sharing and for being proof that It can get better ♥

[@kylieolney187]

How do you/did you fight the urge to binge after you overcame it?

[@mrkonaleper]

for me, it will never happen again because whenever i see these foods my brain remind me of my past and i will automaticly triggered to it. it’s kinda trauma 😁

[@Aylee4n]

She never explained it. Its like if u start working out 5× a week u will recover from BED and lose weight when BE is much more than that. I was in a cycle of restricting and binging and how i overcame it was by eating enough and not obsessing over calories. I also had a habit of eating only at night bcs i was always skipping breakfast and lunch so i binged/overate almost every night bcs i was just too hungry. So never skip a meal and try to add more protein in them so it will help u feel fuller. Also dont forget to drink water. And also when u get the urge to binge get a low calorie drink that u can grab whenever u want. I personally like lipton ice tea or coca cola zero, i know these r not the healthiest but they help. Another thing is stop weighing urself. Throw the scale. It does no help

[@mrkonaleper]

@@Aylee4n eating only at night so relatable. i will starve myself to death just so i can eat at night

[@Aylee4n]

@@mrkonaleper same. I always think i will have enough dicipline to eat little at night too but i end up binging. Its a horrible cycle im still not fully recovered

[@lacapracampa13]

You should start eating enough to fuel your body, stop restricting but mostly work on the psychological reasons why you are doing it. Seek help! Talk about it with a professional! I promise there is an end 💓

[@alexandrad9932]

Thanks so much for being so open + honest about this!! As someone who has struggled with food and exercising most of my life, it's comforting to know I'm not the only one who feels this way :)) hoping you continue with your health journey xx

[@antonia6506]

Summer is one of these girls who are preaching self love and body positivity while trying everything to be skinny and having a Celsius drink for breakfast. I am so sick and tired of this. It is not just about being healthy and fit. It is all about being skinny. That‘s the main goal, always.

[@tsolersamanlian2740]

Everyone heals differently! Summer just told us HER POV and HER STORY and what WORKED for her. If u feel offended just don't watch the video like she mentioned in the beginning.

[@anadusao]

psa: you don't need to exercise to get out of an ed!!!

[@Lie-cd4du]

Did you do it? I mean achieve your goal without exercing at all?

[@christineesparza5417]

I think what she is saying is moving her body and exercising helped her create good habits to help her with binge eating. Its not necessarily about the exercising then it is to create healthy habits and a healthy mindset to help overcome the negative thoughts that come with binge eating. I know as a binge eater myself, moving my body deters my body from going in spiral mode.

[@anadusao]

@@christineesparza5417 what bothered in her video was her saying she became obsessed with exercising and how she was recommending to exercise 5 times a week, it's really unhealthy in my opinion, especially because when you don't exercise at all you're not used to it & it can take months before getting better at it. so recommending over exercising to people with already obsessive habits (binge eating) does not seem like a good idea. and some people with ed over exercise and it makes it even worse. at one point I do think, yes, starting to exercise from time to time is a good idea but maybe not that drastically.

[@anadusao]

@@Lie-cd4du you know there's such a thing as being happy with the way you look & having a balanced lifestyle without "being fit"?

[@christineesparza5417]

@@anadusao yes, i completely see your point :) we just have to remember at the end of the day she is a 20 or 21 year old giving health advice/tips. We have to take what she says with a grain of salt and not over analyze. I mean that in the nicest way possible 💗 yes she has influence and has to remember what she says can influence what people do, but everyone speaks from personal experience and can only speak for themselves unfortunately xoxoxo sending lots of love

[@yaeljacobi9011]

hey summer, absolutely loved the video and so proud of you for opening up and helping other people who might struggle as well, I know it can be very hard. I’m so happy for you that you found what’s good for you and this video has helped me so much. thank you

[@veroniquemusicofficial]

Finally know I am really not alone with BED. Especially seeing that you have been through this journey is just so comforting. I don’t want to say too much because when so many people are watching your videos and have so many opinions, it’s important that things that you say are really thought through, but what I want to say is that I hope BED will be talked about more because since I’ve been 7 years old I’ve struggled with eating disorders and since 16 years old I’ve been suffering BED, still am. This gave me a lot of strength to believe that I can overcome this. I see where you were heading with this and I think you shouldn’t be scared to talk about your own opinions and experience online. Of course different things need to be taken into account, with such a huge audience. But I almost never comment on social media platforms so this really was a big deal that you did put this video here and please do talk about this more. ❤️

[@phoebedolin9]

thanks for posting this summer, it really helped a lot for me personally. Sending love

[@reynaperez4188]

wow thank you for this summer 🥺💖 bc I have also struggled through an ED and it sucks but we got through it!! 👍🏼🧚‍♀️ thank you again

[@taylormurphy1537]

Summer, thank you so much for sharing your story! I also was diagnosed with Binge-Eating Disorder and struggle with emotional eating. I’m hopeful about getting better, especially after seeing your video and tips!

[@lanausn]

Rewarding yourself with a treat isn't always a good idea, it is kinda a form of unhealthy relationship with food People with ed, please be careful, it can harm you even more

[@thaliaengblom2484]

thank you, it kinda helps seeing someone else open up about this when ur going through the same...

[@SofiaDurran]

This video has really inspired me. I struggle with binge eating as well and its good to hear that I am not alone.

[@abbycraig4783]

a difference between discipline and restriction YESS amen!!

[@anitadiana5836]

thank u so much for this video

[@sofiaaaaaaaaxox4786]

really needed this!! ily sm 💖💖💖

[@aliciashetter]

me watching this at midnight eating ramen noodlings . but it makes me feel like i’m not alone , thank you for speaking about this summer ❤️

[@alice-de4gn]

I needed this video so much. I'm going through this phase of "becoming a woman" and I see that I'm gaining weight and it's not always easy to be positive about it. thank you

[@c_mann6558]

Thank you for telling your story. Eating disorders are different for everyone and I am happy that you found the strength to talk about it. I also too am dealing with an ED and there are some good and bad days. It can be hard to talk about and explain to others. So thank you for taking them time to do so. 💙

[@hannahhood8956]

Opening up about this is so inspiring. I don’t think Summer intended to offend anyone. She is just sharing her personal story of how she learned to overcome bad habits with food. I think she found comfort with being active to replace that with the amount of time she spent eating/binging. Each body is different. Comparison is the thief of Joy.

[@quitalongtimeago]

Me trying not to snack My mother -🍗🥩🥓🍞🎂🍰🍦🍧

[@abbyyates9533]

Same. I love my mom and I love that she cooks for me but sometimes I’m like but I just want a salad with grilled chicken😂

[@mohummus3235]

please just snack! your body is beautiful

[@ransfordrowe6409]

Don't watch your mum eat if it's an issue

[@ransfordrowe6409]

@@abbyyates9533Hi. learn to cook maybe and prepare more meals for yourself

[@belingzz]

summer I love u and I needed to see this. thanku

[@kaziadsouza4476]

the only healthy video you need to watch, ive seen youtubers make these kinda videos and they talk incessantly but this video was to the point.

[@notrelatedtojohncena]

it’s crazy to me that i’ve always seen summer as the prettiest person ever inside and out and while i’m seeing her as an example of who i want to be and how i want to look she is struggling with all of these internal battles:/ so happy that you are feeling better!! you are so awesome!!! 🕺🏻🦩🧚🏼‍♀️🤠

[@stephanie4548]

i have been struggling with BED and i believe that all the advice she said was perfectly fine and makes sense in the perspective of someone w a BED. BED is completely diff from anorexia etc and even though she couldve put more emphasis on that, it is pretty clear that her advice is for people w BED bc its HER experience.

[@hannah_lucky7196]

I love your advice about not focusing on what you don’t like and that it helps you live in the moment better😊thanks Summer

[@elizamadison279]

I appreciate you sharing your journey summer! You are a great role model to all your younger subscribers x

[@snehabhattacharya5746]

I genuinely needed this...thanks a lot summer ❤️

[@skybaby444]

What makes a body beautiful is your taste, what you find attractive.

[@elsablue4522]

Thank u for being such a positive influence. We all need this rn

[@kaylajoyy]

this is an amazing video summer, thank you!!💛

[@zahlithird3522]

your the best summer. love ya!!

[@alessiamarietti6695]

I don’t understand how or why these comments are all so negative. She isn’t missing the mark. She’s genuinely just speaking about how she did it. Attacking someone isn’t worth it. Just take what you want from the video.

[@gretchen2244]

I LOVE SUMMER MUCKEEN!!!!!!! She is so AWESOME!!

[@morgan8238]

YOU SHOULD NOT USE FOOD AS A REWARD! Using food as a reward/looking forward to one "treat" a week IS restricting. Staying away from foods and labelling foods as healthy and unhealthy is restrictive. I really feel for you and can see that you are trying to help and respond to something your audience has been requesting, but this is a sensitive topic that you are unintentionally giving harmful/triggering advice about.

[@JennaBrinkman]

i love that you are able to be so open, and im sure it helps many of us out there going through or have gone through similar struggles. I have been in recovery for many years now and I i appreciate you speaking about this :)

[@chelsearutherford1612]

You are so strong for opening up about this❤️

[@mirinaxo1663]

You never actually break a habit you just replace it with another one so I’m glad you replaced the binge eating habit with healthy exercise ☺️ Also I think the eating just until you’re satiated is a great thing to share and something that more people should do. It seems so simple but not a lot of people understand it.

[@haleyjohnson3517]

Summer this video helped me a lot :)

[@kylieelder]

proud of you !!!!

[@chloedebrachurch8148]

Thanks summer I need this💖

[@krystynabarr489]

As someone who has struggled for many years, i’ve also learned that there’s a huge difference between an eating DISORDER and “disordered eating”

[@skblack6593]

What is the difference?

[@krystynabarr489]

an eating disorder is actually diagnosed, but disordered eating is more just an unhealthy relationship with food (much more common)

[@veroniquemusicofficial]

I needed to see this, thank you. ❤️

[@brookeniksic7286]

im so tired of the people in the comments who think eating only healthy food is an eating disorder. ITS NOT. there are so many delicious recipes out there that are actually healthy and nutritional. healthy food doesnt have to be gross and unsatisfying. if you are creative you can create many yummy recipes with foods that are healthy. junk food is meant to be a treat. its not something that you’re supposed to have everyday because it wont fuel you and give you the right nutrients to grow and be healthy and strong. summer saying she has a treat at the end of the week makes a lot of sense. its a reward for a friday or saturday night when you settle down on the couch and watch a movie. also BED is VERY different to restrictive EDS like anorexia. The recovery is entirely different. obviously if you haven’t struggled with BED then this video is NOT FOR YOU.

[@rea9799]

this is such an unhealthy and harmful message for your followers! you say that you've gotten addicted to exercise instead of eating..... thats substituting one problem for another. you are compensating for ur food by working out and now encouraging others to do that. Also, not everyone loses weight after recovering from an ed. the voice u r encouraging others to listen to telling them to stop eating is often still their ed because they think theyve fully recovered when they r still in quasi recovery. telling ur followers and people who look up to u to stop eating "junk" food and labelling them as "treats" is a clear indicator that u still have a lot of fatphobia and judgement to still unpack. It wud also be helpful to acknowledge that u have a lot of privilege as an able bodied white woman in this society in terms of desirable beauty standards. mentioning burning calories and toning ur body shows that u r still focused on your body and suppressing your weight and unfortunately encouraging and praising these behaviours. its hilarious when you say that ur not on a diet because ur still clearly restricting. super disappointing !

[@michaelabaker7031]

thank you so much for pointing that out and raising awareness about this. i also find the title smh inappropriate

[@lauraemilia5648]

I definitely get what you're saying, but that whole thing about calling food "junk" or "treats" isn't necessarily about what kind of food it is but instead about how you feel about it. I've personally struggled with binging and at least with my experience, I'd definitely call that unhealthy food junk because I didn't even want it. It was bad for me and provided little to no satisfaction, but I still HAD to eat it. I'm much better now, and now I would call that same food treats, because I have it out of enjoyment and it actually makes me feel good even though the food itself is still unhealthy. I do still think that this video could've been bettered by keeping it as just her sharing her experience instead of giving advice, but her struggles shouldn't be invalidated.

[@lyla7097]

I understand what you’re trying to say, but you should also try and realize that said person who is still trying to overcome their eating disorder is not going to be perfect. It’s an every day up hill battle to try and overcome the negative thought patterns but I believe she’s come a long way and it’s her struggle to open up about. Instead of looking for every possible mis step, try and be proud of the growth that can be seen! :)

[@rea9799]

@@lyla7097 as someone who is also recovering frm an ED i think its extremely necessary to be so so careful about the kind of dialogue u use around food and your own body. Even lightly promoting restriction can ultimately prove to be detrimental because people, esp her young followers, may take it to extremes. I think its important to educate oneself over what actual recovery really looks like and making regular and consistent efforts to achieve it before making advice videos for young and impressionable audiences particularly on such a large platform

[@crazzer221]

Yesss, this!!!! It’s clear she is still in recovery and as someone who has also had a binge disorder then restricting - this is what I was like when I was first healing.

[@siolaave]

This gave me the extra motivation I needed :))

[@iamnojedi99]

This really helped...thank you!! You’re beautiful. Love you!!

[@lanaisgod6314]

she's opened up to her large audience about her eating problems and serious mental illness and this is how you all respond? She may not have phrased everything perfectly but that's no need to fill her comments with negative stuff criticising her for everything. People need to learn to stop being so agitated at everything and constantly trying to find a problem with what she said. It was brave of her to post this and all she gets is negative feedback? No wonder so many influencers don't like to talk about mental illness.

[@rachelellis8416]

THANK YOU!

[@karlaelizabeth6762]

thank u bestie 🥺 would you drop your workouts and maybe your meals???

[@reigntabonares7592]

by far one of the healthiest advice on being healthy, literally. inside and out. thank you for this summer. really showed how much you've grown.

[@faithmarie874]

ugh i love u summer xoxo

[@amariza9013]

love this video, everything was well said and simple :)

[@selenamiller3813]

I loved the openness of this video. I was eating dinner watching this and decided I was done eating- pushed my plate away (still with food in It) and I started thinking “I don’t like wasting food I can finish that” and then told myself “no you are satisfied, you can finish it later”. TWO SECONDS LATER YOU TALKED ABOUT SATISFACTION AND NOT STUFFING YOURSELF💛great video Summer!

[@darbyspeno1787]

this is amazing, thank you summer :)

[@cm-yu6gu]

It seems like a lot of people watching this video didn't seem to understand her advice is for those recovering from binge eating.. People trying to make it apply to anorexia don't seem to understand comparisons can't be made, they are disorders on other side's of the spectrum I've dealt with binge eating and not compulsively snacking is essential to recovery! Stop trying to make it about you, your advice for anorexia is likewise super harmful for binge eating. You weren't really listening if you didn't understand she wasn't talking about anorexia.. Summer Ty for opening up about this! Wish you maintain a healthy life💕

[@mirchen01]

Thank you for sharing your story, thoughts and experiences ❤ you help so many people out here, including me