By now, you were probably certain that your binge eating would be under control. You’ve listened to all the podcasts, watched every YouTube video, and devoured countless audiobooks about binge eating recovery.
And yet, here you are, entering another year still not binge-free.
I get it. I really do.
Let me share something with you that I don’t often talk about: my own recovery from binge eating took much longer than I’d like to admit.
Every year, I would tell myself, this would be the year I’d finally get my binge eating under control and reclaim the headspace I kept losing to thoughts about food—what I’d already eaten, and what I was going to eat next.
The truth is, my recovery took longer than it should have because, first, the advice I received at the time was to “just try harder” and “be more disciplined.”
We now know that this approach not only doesn’t work, but it likely makes bingeing worse. And second, I kept blaming myself, which only kept me trapped in a cycle of shame and self-loathing that served no purpose.
So… how to finally stop binge eating in 2025?
There’s no magic bullet answer to this. You have to take your binge eating seriously. You have to put in the work.
Don’t panic. I’m NOT talking about journaling. I’m NOT talking about pausing before each binge or distracting yourself by texting a friend. We all know these strategies don’t work in the long run.
(I get it—I’m not a fan of journaling either!)
When I say “putting in the work,” I’m talking about prioritizing your recovery. It’s time to treat binge eating for what it truly is—a serious eating disorder that you deserve to recover from.
You’ve done the work by listening to podcasts and absorbing information. That’s an important step in your journey. But now, it’s time to move beyond the passive consumption of information and actually take action.
As the first step, I urge you to consider talking to your GP about your binge eating. I know the thought of opening up to your doctor might make you feel uncomfortable, even uneasy.
But here’s the thing: verbalizing how food is taking over your life—how it consumes your thoughts—is incredibly powerful and therapeutic in itself. And to make it easier, the UK Eating Disorder Charity BEAT has a great tool to help you prepare for that conversation.
You don’t have to share everything all at once. But once you start opening up, you’ll be taking the first critical step toward breaking the cycle.
If you’re in the UK, your GP could refer you for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)—a gold-standard treatment for Binge Eating Disorder. CBT is a proven method that can help you regain control.
But here’s the catch: while CBT is powerful, it doesn’t address the food-related obsessions—the constant thoughts about calories, what’s ‘good’ or ‘bad,’ or how to manage what and when to eat in order to heal. That’s where a Registered Dietitian comes in.
If CBT doesn’t feel like the right fit for you, or if you’re concerned that your GP might not understand or could suggest the wrong approach, you don’t have to settle. You can take control of your recovery and book an appointment with me directly. Together, we can find a path that truly works for you.
You can book in a 1:1 private appointment with me right now.
Believe me, through personal and professional experience, and now working on my Doctorate about binge eating, I have truly heard it all.
I specialize in binge eating, binge eating disorder, and other eating challenges. (Or, if you prefer, the term “disordered eating”—that’s perfectly fine too. After all, labels are for jars, not people!)
When you book a private appointment with me (a Clarity Consultation), the goal is simple: to give you clear, actionable steps to stop binge eating. I’ll invite you to share as much as you feel comfortable with about your history with food, dieting, and binge eating. You’ll be in the driver’s seat, and I’ll gently guide you through the process.
Together, we’ll establish clear and manageable goals to reduce or eliminate binges. There’s no pressure to book further appointments, but if you’d like continued support and accountability, I recommend booking a package of 5 follow-up sessions. This will allow us to meet every 2-3 weeks over the next 3 months, so you can stay on track.
You might be wondering: Do I have to journal? Do I have to stop dieting? Do I have to stop exercising?
My answer is always the same: You won’t have to do anything. You are in control, and any plan we create will be tailored to fit your life and preferences.
I’m excited to support you on your journey in 2025!
