I think I have a problem with overeating. What can I do? - Maya*
The first thing to do is to figure out if your overeating is
something that happens occasionally or all of the time. We all
eat too much every now and then, like on holidays. But if you're
overeating often, there are some things that might help you
avoid doing so. For example, instead of eating when you're not
hungry, find other ways to keep yourself busy, like taking a
walk or talking on the phone. Put your food on a plate or in a
bowl and sit down at the table to eat — don't eat out of a bag
or container. And don't eat meals or snack while doing something
else, like watching TV or doing homework — that's a set-up for
overeating! Binge eating, also called compulsive overeating, is
different from simply overeating. People with binge eating
disorder feel a compulsion (a powerful urge) to overeat. They
regularly eat unusually large amounts of food and don't stop
eating when they become full. With binge eating a person feels
out of control and powe