I love your explanations being a recovering addict not food but it’s all the same mentality and I see these tendencies in my kids with food it’s all about being health and aware mentally and physically it makes me want to cry but I’m aware and I agree out of sight out of mind and I have no self control but I have to excercise it and help my kids with it too makes me sad but at least I know and Can work on it so sad tho ty for your videos I never offended of the truth lol
Hey Michelle, you always reference when you were heavier and a binge eater, have you, or would you feel comfortable sharing some of those images? I sometimes find these inspiring, or maybe I’m just intensely visual and can’t stop wondering what did you look like at this time 🤣 (no I’m not basing value just on outer appearance), just curious, but only if you are comfortable with it.
Thank you for the video. My problem is that I use binge to punish myself. For example I have an angument with a friend? I start to think I am shit person I am and I eat until I feel uncomfortable full. 😔
When Michelle said 'Especially if you are a full on adult and can buy your own groceries' or something along those lines, I remembered to appreciate my mom for buying me healthy stuff and supporting me in my healthy lifestyle☺️
That's awesome! If there's one thing I'm thankful re: my mom buying me groceries growing up, it's that 99% of the time, we NEVER had soda in the house. The only time it was in the fridge was when there were opened bottled from a birthday party or holiday and when it was gone, it was gone until the next celebration, and we rarely hosted parties bc our house is small.
@@alexandrahill9176 my dad is the least healthy person ever (he thinks he doesn’t need to eat healthy because he doesn’t gain weight due to illnesses) so my parents always have soda in the house. I drank so much soda when I was younger and then stopped for like 4 years in middle and high school and I lost so much weight so fast. I still barely drink soda. Mostly water and tea
My mom sucked at giving us healthy food. Luckily, I've always been high energy with a great metabolism, but when I became an adult I became very conscious of my terrible eating because it was affecting my sleep. So I started buying better foods and it really helped me out. It's not just obese people who should watch their diets. Small people who eat garbage, even if they don't gain weight, need to change their diets as well. Alot of people don't realize that skinny people can get diabetes as well, can have insomnia or become lethargic, can have vitamin of mineral deficiencies, etc. My brother is extremely skinny naturally, but eats chicken nuggets, fries, chips, and drinks soda and he actually has diabetes because of his poor eating. Everyone should eat better, have restrictive eating habits, and exercise at least a little.
My Mom always make sure I eat healthy since I was a kid. She even cooked my meals for full day school despite her being super busy and is a working mother. I am pretty much skinny because I have fast metabolism but I can say I am healthy physically. The last time I go to hospital due to physical illness was Senior High School and now I am in college.
I use to be 300 lbs. it’s been almost 4 years since I lost the weight and I STILL think about binging. When you said that that thought is ALWAYS in the back of your mind, hit the nail right on the head.
I’ve never been addicted to food but I’ve been addicted to drugs and I used to do something similar as in I would get “my last high or my last bag”. Which typically never actually became the last high or the last bag because I would just keep on using bc I wasn’t ready to stop. I would always make excuses. Or I would say, “tomorrow I’ll get sober” it was never “ I’m getting sober now, I’m stopping now” I would always push it off till after this last high/bag or the next day which was just me making excuses. I was trying to justify myself in my head and try and make it seem like I was serious about getting sober when I really wasn’t. I hated the way people thought of me so I thought If I acted like I was trying to get sober, then they would think of me better. But instead of actually getting sober and making people proud of me. I would just rather make excuses and act like it wasn’t my fault I couldn’t stop. It wasn’t until I said no, enough is enough I don’t care about getting high one more time, I’m sick of this life. I want to live. I choose life. Isn’t until I actually got sober.
It’s an addiction, and with food it is difficult 😣 because I remember saying oh I’m not going to drink 🍺 anymore because it kept me from losing weight and about a week or two later, the itch kind of fades but you need food to survive, so it is something like a war inside yourself. When I drink, I like to eat so obviously it helps nothing if I keep going on. Hope you’re well
yeah, she is right it doesn't every leave your mind, sure you might go days or even a week or more without thinking about it to much, but then there will be those moments when your bored or feeling stressed/ depressed and you want to just drowned in junk food x.x
I know everyone is different, but for me personally, I feel I am fully recovered / in full remission from my eating disorder (anorexia nervosa primarily, but struggled with binge eating as well for ~2 years) and addiction. I got sober over 10 years ago. The first couple years were hard and I did think about it a lot, but it got easier as I grew stronger and worked hard on bettering myself. The eating disorder I would say I've been fully recovered from for around 5 years give or take. I never have urges to binge or restrict and haven't in years. I have no desire to go back to those unhealthy behaviours. It took a ton of work, years of therapy and self-work.
13 y/o here just here to say you've been a huge inspiration to me; I've lost around 25 pounds in the last 6 months and I've never felt better about myself- love ya alot tysm for helping out!
I’ve never been addicted to food but I’ve been addicted to drugs and I used to do something similar as in I would get “my last high or my last bag”. Which typically never actually became the last high or the last bag because I would just keep on using bc I wasn’t ready to stop. I would always make excuses. Or I would say, “tomorrow I’ll get sober” it was never “ I’m getting sober now, I’m stopping now” I would always push it off till after this last high/bag or the next day which was just me making excuses. I was trying to justify myself in my head and try and make it seem like I was serious about getting sober when I really wasn’t. I hated the way people thought of me so I thought If I acted like I was trying to get sober, then they would think of me better. But instead of actually getting sober and making people proud of me. I would just rather make excuses and act like it wasn’t my fault I couldn’t stop. It wasn’t until I said no, enough is enough I don’t care about getting high one more time, I’m sick of this life. I want to live. I choose life. Isn’t until I actually got sober.
@@ChyChyLuvsyou this exactly. I had a decade long benzo addiction, dr.-sanctioned and approved. I tried gradually weaning and one day I just woke up and decided, I do not care if this legitimately kills me, I am simply not taking these anymore and I didn't get my script and I felt insane for maybe 6 months...thankfully didn't have any seizures or anything...i mean i couldn't even walk through walmart without nearly fainting BUT...I adjusted and i will never be stuck in that loop again.
@@ChyChyLuvsyou I read or heard somewhere that "future me isn't more powerful than present me" in this context and it really helped me. I won't wake up tomorrow with a different mindset and be able to magically resist *substance * so Present Me better get her shit together and do the job.
Tip that worked for me: not eating out of a package if I’m watching tv or a movie. I leave the package in the kitchen and I take a serving in a small bowl. If I’m still wanting more after, I have to decide to get up and walk to the kitchen to get another serving. Usually that amount of conscious effort is enough to stop me.
During my journey I developed the mentality of, "I can eat the bad stuff, I just choose not to," instead of "I can't eat it." That made me feel more impowered and less trapped. I know it won't work for everyone, but this was what got me through until the good habits were established.
I do the same I like to keep a little junk food to remind me not to eat it. When I do eat it I go harder on my diet and every single time I get less and less cravings because I'm reinforcing the mentality of not to eat the junk food.
Toxic relationship and miscarriage re-triggered my BED, I gained 10lbs and I’m determined to drop them because I am determined to not let food control my life ever again!
I try to keep that stuff away but it sucks when you have a bf that eats all that junk food and asks me to buy him some when I goto the grocery store since we both take turns and go together, depending on the situation. I wish he would eat healthier but he's a picky eater 😅. If I am not around it, I don't think about it but when it's there or someone is eating it in front of you, it gets hard. The one good thing about summer for me is I do eat less or crave more fruits and light foods at least so hopefully that will help! Also I am one of those ppl that give up soda but then somehow end up going back to it. In the process of weaning off it again 😄. I drink tons of water but I need a caffeinated drink in the morning and coffee is too much lol. For awhile I drank sweet tea but it also has a lot of caffeine and I'm sensitive to it plus being naturally hyper and I'm diagnosed with severe anxiety and been on meds over a decade and still am a hyper person(I hate it lol) so I try to limit caffeine but need a little to feel alert in the a.m. and I get headaches if I don't drink something. So I need to figure out something in between that I like that isn't sugary soda that actually tastes good😄. Good times lol
I needed to get this reminder. Years ago I lost 40 pounds and kept it off til Covid lockdowns had me gain 20 back. I hate fat acceptance culture and I love your channel. I am ready to be SKINNY, SLIM, FIT once again. Thank you!
I'm in the same boat, COVID was my (very poor) excuse to get fat again. I gained almost 30! I'm back on track. Almost 3 weeks and starting to feel like I can do this!
Writing down everything we eat is SOOOOO important because we underestimate how much we really eat during a day. And those little calories start to add up.
I spent a week with my best friend trying to diet and it was a massive wake-up call for her, she eats almost no breakfast or lunch but won't notice she snacked away a bag of chocolate covered nuts or similar in the meanwhile. Vice versa she was also shocked at my portions and the fact I still 'had to' fill with snacks, which her husband has to do as well, even though I prefer to just have 4-5 balanced meals.
I stopped tracking my calories after undergrad because of stress and a busy life. I’ve gained a ton of weight but I’m changing this! I’m tracking my food again and I’m going to get my cosplay/Disney trip/life long body once again!
Been tracking every bite for almost 7 months now. It's a little over the top, and it can be a lot some days, but it's the only thing that allows me to get quality results. Some day I'll have the discipline and knowledge to "just eat" but I'm not there yet.
Been doing it for 2 weeks. Not perfect some days but I've found that originally I wasn't eating enough & then when I was, it was bad stuff so my body was just keeping hold of everything. Lost 2.5lbs so far but am trying to make better choices & eating better quality. Also happy gyms are back open now!
Yepppp a few days ago I ate normally and I realized I ate like 6 different times and was like "woah, gotta chill out with the eating or else I'll never lose the 25 lbs"
I dropped to a 1,200 calorie diet and stuck with it purely out of spite for myself. Looking in the mirror I was like "oh you think it's pointless and you can't do it? Bet, bitch" and bam I'm 60lbs down, 12 inches off my waist and I've maintained it for 3 years.
Congrats; I love your attitude. XD I'd been at a plateau for 5 years after losing 50 pounds (I was at 270 lbs and dropped to 220) because I lost weight due to side effects from meds suppressing my appetite. In hindsight, I think I just hit a slump after thinking "oh, if it was just from side effects and I can't put in any actual effort myself, then what's the point?" Then 7 months ago, I started losing weight without realizing it because I was cutting portions, started eating lower-calorie foods like oatmeal for breakfast more frequently, and was eating fewer snacks throughout the day. When I weighed myself after replacing the batteries in my scale and was like "wow, I'm actually losing weight" I started keeping an eye on what I was eating and added stuff like protein shakes to make sure my calorie deficit wasn't too high and to get more protein into my diet (because my muscles were in occasional pain despite not exercising; the protein shakes have helped with that). Currently sitting at 190 lbs.
I don't really have an eating disorder, but I also did better when I went cold turkey, rather than gradually reducing my calories. I can be quite impatient sometimes, so it was a quicker way to get used to smaller portions and see results. I have maintained a healthy weight for years now, and can now instantly recognise how much is too much and how to balance my meals. NB: When I say "cold turkey", I don't mean crash dieting or fad diets. I mean consuming the BMR of a normal weight person of my age, sex and height. Eating much lower than that is only suitable for those with extreme excess body fat.
I started at 172.3kg and I’m down to 91.1kg! Watching your channel was a huge part of my weight loss journey because I have PCOS too and seeing you as a fit person with PCOS PROVED my doctor lied to me as a teen. I’m in a wheelchair, but it didn’t stop me from getting active and eating right. I was also a binge eater and listening to you talking about it was so helpful to me!! ❤️❤️❤️
As someone who grew up anorexic, this is SUCH an interesting perspective. For me I could avoid high calorie foods and exercise and choose healthier options at restaurants, but I just wouldn’t eat enough of it. Now as an adult I struggle with eating healthy because I fall into those same bad habits of brushing my teeth or painting my nails instead of eating a meal….
Former anorexic here! Please seek help. You deserve food. You deserve fueling your body. I know anorexia behaviors are so seductive, especially when you're struggling with stress or emotional suffering. Please take care of yourself!
Same. I stay away from gum, pecans, and certain fruits bc they trigger my unhealthy thoughts that tend to make me spiral. I just always convinced myself I wasn’t hungry and then I would get like the healthiest meal and eat practically nothing of it. Often times, I didn’t go out to eat, so I would get by on fruit, gum, and nuts. To this day I cannot eat pecans without relapsing. If I ate fruit like apples or plums , I wouldn’t eat it all at once. I would eat maybe a third of it and then put it in a baggie and save it. Then at lunch, I’d pull it out and eat another third. Then again at dinner. If I was ever questioned by my family, I would just say I wasn’t that hungry. I also always did intense workouts to counter any calories I actually ate. Obviously, it’s still fresh in my mind considering I just rambled about all the detail of my issues.
THE CABINET THING! That changed my mentality SO much! One day I just got mad about seeing my boyfriend’s junk food, so I went on a rampage and separated our food’s to different cabinets, and our freezer had a drawer so I put my frozen veggies and stuff on the top drawer, now there’s been no temptation at home and I’ve lost 30 lbs in 4 months 👏🏻
I always buy the single size bag of Doritos instead of the normal size because I know I’m still a fat girl at heart and I will eat the entire bag. The little bag satisfies the craving, without making me hate myself., lol.
Yes, this is the way to go. It's easy to think that you're paying too much for a product per pound than you would if you bought a big bag, but you don't need all that. Just buy the amount you know is fine to eat and nothing more. You will actually still save some money, and most importantly you're saving yourself. Buying a huge amount of anything because it's cheaper that way is a trap that way too many people fall into. But when you have that bigger amount at your house, so near, so easy, of course you are more likely to overeat. Self control isn't some infinite power that you need to constantly test. You shouldn't keep a plate of cookies in front of you all day and rely on self control alone to save you. No, you need to create the proper framework for success - it's much easier to use that self control at the store so you don't buy that crap, instead of at home 24/7.
I’m not gonna like “honey I’m walking down the street” killed me with laughter. But I’m proud to say my binge eating has been under control for 6 months and I’ve lost 89lbs baby. 89LBS!!!
My binge went down as well. I like listening to Michelle especially when she speaks about bingeing. It helped me understand what I am doing with the large bag of chips
I don't have binge eating disorder, I don't even binge, but this is basically how I lost my weight in the last 8 months. It's so easy, I barely noticed. Just like I barely noticed gaining in the first place. Slow and steady wins the race.
Sounds about right. Five years ago when I gained weight after graduating college, I didn't know I gained weight until a doctor's appointment. After being subscribed a new medication, I didn't know I lost weight until a side effect suppressed my appetite. The doc did tell me that it was a fairly common side effect, but I wasn't expecting it to occur, let alone as strongly as it did. Then 7 months ago I started losing even more weight just from cutting portions and occasionally eating lower-calorie meals and fewer snacks. I didn't realize I was losing weight until I finally replaced the batteries in my scale and started using it again. Hearing coworkers and family members point out how I look thinner is further confirmation that I am indeed losing weight, but if not for all of that, I would have no idea.
I haven’t watched Amberlynn in like a year but she is definitely the toxic one . She made sure her girlfriend was financially dependent on her making it harder to leave the relationship and the funny thing.... Becky lost like 50 pounds while Amberlynn was on a “weightloss journey” 💀😂
This is actually so helpful 😍 This contrasts those “BED specialists” who say “it’s not about the food” and tell you just to fix your emotions, etc, and accept yourself, etc. Finally, this actually gives good advice.
People binge for different reasons. Mine was purely emotional, the moment I got my career, acads, and social life sorted, I stopped looking to food for comfort. Yours might purely be a food addiction. Some people have a mix of both. So you need both kinds of advice and take whatever is relevant to you.
I mean, they are not wrong. Usually, or at least for me, it was a way of gaining control over my body after that was taken away from me for years. But if you fix your actions first, that will also improve your mental and emotional state.
Please let Amber react to this video. She would try to say Michelle is wrong at every turn with her long-drawn out “Actualllllllyy” and start crying and shit.
I totally felt the "cutting out toxic friends" part. During quarantine I had to stay away from my 2 closest friends at the time and during the lock down I lost around 40 lbs. After restrictions let up and we could go visit people I went to see my friends and when we stopped at the gas station to get drinks and snacks, when they saw me read the nutrition labels they were like "make this your cheat day" or "you dont have to be healthy all the time, buy the candy and chips" and I ended up still choosing the healthier options, but the entire time we hung out I felt like I was getting made fun of for not indulging in the sweets I used to. I ended up cutting out those 2 friends and I was lonely for a while, but now I'm in a friend group where everyone is really supportive and nice and understand that I binge, and can help me stop. It maybe hard at first and you may feel lonely for a while, but cutting the people who arent helpful/don't care out is one of the best decisions I've ever made.💪😃
This was a problem for me too! Letting go of friends that take your healthier habits as a personal attack or try and sabotage your progress for their benefit. Frustrating!
Once you're at a certain point though, like Michelle said, you could hang around them too. Right now, I just don't care when I'm made fun of. Or when we'll eat, I'll offer to cook (even though I hate cooking), because I can decide what it'll be. And I usually cook vegan too (I'm not vegan, I eat meat, I just try & eat vegan once or twice a week because variation is healthy and it's better for the environment), and often they're quite surprised at how tasty vegan healthy food can be. But I do get made fun of, especially at work. I just don't give a fuck, because I feel so much better in my body right now, I get these results, so whatever they say just doesn't get to me anymore. But yeah, I do get having to cut out friends if they're really damaging your progress.
@@Jazzisa311 the main thing is we were going down different paths anywY and they were damaging my mental health as well. The health thing was kinda the last straw🤭😬
Man, I feel that. I definitely struggled with a few relationships like that when I was in college. Luckily with my best friend I was able to explain how some actions were harmful because I struggle with binging. I'm definitely thankful that she is a great friend and we have built open communication over time.
Thank you Mama Michelle. I've lost over 200lbs and hearing her say I have binge eating disorder over and over just frustrates me. This can be done without surgery. I don't care about being skinny. I just want to be healthy. Maybe I'm just stubborn af.
Dude fuckin' congrats for that. You did the damn thing and then some. Amber talks about how people are jealous of her but she should envy the people out here losing the weight and living their best life.
Same here, 154lbs for me, congratulations! . Surgery is amputating a piece of a healthy organ when the problem is in your head. Eating good food and asking myself what the situation is when a craving occurs does work for me. I not only lost a human in Bodyweight but several toxic people
The advice about replacing high calorie food with low calorie food is so important! Used to have a sandwich when I was craving something small in my lectures and recently started replacing the bread with bell pepper or Lettuce and it satisfies the craving while saving me up to 500 extra calories a day. That's 1,5h of walking.
Hahaha! But he’s right. I’ve been living on anabolic lasagna and FRENCH TOASt and not nearly as hungry. Just discovered Rays sugar fee bbq sauce that Greg uses. It’s the bomb! And I have never been a huge fan of bbq sauce.
I gained almost 15 during quarantine and I felt psychically so awful just from that much. luckily I recently lost that weight but my body still doesn’t feel the same as before. 😞 thinking I need to workout harder and get my strength back to feel normal again
If you want to skip around here are the lists and timestamps: 1. Cutting calories too much: 4:08 2. Dont buy the food: 8:05 3. Eat meals frequently: 9:31 4. Limit calorie-dense food: 10:20 5. Drink water: 13:14 6. Get up and move after you binge or eat: 13:48 7. Ditch toxic "friends": 15:54 8. Get new friends that are better than you at what you suck at: 17:33 9. Be a leader: 19:00 10. Tell yourself "hell no": 19:40 11. Think of the after: 20:49 12. Find a hobby: 21:30
Hey Michelle. My dad is a Psychotherapist and he often gives me tips to help me with my struggles with my binge-eating disorder and you are doing exactly what therapists would recommend actually! Writing everything that you eat throughout the day down in a journal, or taking photos of things you eat if you’re more visual. Also writing down the part about rationalizing it out with yourself and noting how you feel at the time, is all very good advice!
My parents are definitely addicted to food and my father overweight, in quarantine it's gotten so much harder to have control since they have takeout every. day. I'm also on antidepressants which make me feel hungry *all the time*. That's still no excuse, I've started to be better. Watching Michelle has helped so much.
I’ve been watching her for years, I truly believe she doesn’t want to actually lose weight or she’ll lose money. She has so much money she could afford a chef, a nutritionist, a therapist etc... she just doesn’t want to put in the work
Honestly I think at first she did, but from what I have seen the people around her wanted to sabotage her because her trying to improve her self made them feel bad and then UA-cam didn't help at all, the more views and likes she gets the more it feeds the dopamine monster, she has more support to keep doing what she is doing then she dose to overcome her B.E.D. and like with any other recovery journey if you don't have support from the people around you, you wont recover, it's why so many people go back to doing drugs after getting out of rehab, because they go right back into the same environment that encouraged the behaviour in the firstplace, in almost all cases people that stuck to recovery made significant lifestyle changes
She always says people hate her because she is fat. It’s her scapegoat. If she would lose weight and people STILL don’t like her, she would have to come to terms that it’s her personality. She just wants to believe her weight is why people dislike her. She would almost certainly make more money and be praised more if she lost the weight and did the work for herself.
Your channel has helped me understand my own unhealthy relationship with food. I realized I emotionally ate, I have issues with binging, but also starving myself as punishment. The awareness has helped so much, learning to be kind to myself and that I’m worth the work and effort. I’m down 40 pounds since January! Got dumbbells work on building strength now. This video on binging is helping and reassuring because this struggle is real.
Also, another big factor is I started hiding mukbang videos and advertisements I always get on Instagram for some reason. That shit always makes me want to eat, even when I wasn’t hungry. I get suggestions for those videos on UA-cam and have to hide those too. I started following more weightloss motivation channels, pages, and going on Pinterest to pin workout ideas so that would show more in recommended. Surrounding yourself around proper people and with things that align with your desires and goals is so helpful.
This is my 5th time listening to this because it’s the most helpful binge eating recovery video I’ve seen yet out of all the ones I found over the years.
When i decided to cut my sugar intake i convinced my husband to buy snacks that i hate so i wouldn't binge eat them. Then he and the boys got whatever snacks they wanted, and my ass wasn't side eyeing the snacks. Worked out pretty well in all honesty.
I’ve always found it so funny that Amberlynn values the clout she gets from trying and failing every diet she’s ever tried over actually getting professional advice. Like, it’s almost as if she’s gotten heavier since she first began this facade. 😂🤷🏻♀️
I think The Right Opinion was the one who mentioned this but Amberlynn knows what she is doing. Her channel turned into this weird soap opera so she knows that this type of content will attract viewers regardless of their opinion on her because failure....attracts people.
Can I just say I appreciate this channel? I thought at first it was going to make me feel bad about myself but it's actually super super supportive of people who WANT to figure out a way to make a change. I also feel good knowing you know the struggle of BED and have real useful tips (the "fat isn't bad for you but it's dangerous for us" hit me like a load of bricks, because you're so right...and same with "omg is THIS why I've been like...eating and feeling "still hungry" lately because I was just THIRSTY WTF"). Anyway ty for the tips!!!!!
I was a HORRIBLE binger. Never got fat but that’s because I’d skip eating completely the next day or two. Then binge again on the third day. Nightmare of a cycle, Thank God I’ve conquered it
Tips mentioned: 1. Don't lower calories TOO much. Track how many calories you normally consume in a week without restrictions, add them together and take the average, then start your diet at -300 of that average. (example: if you eat an average of 3,000 calories a day, start your diet at 2,700 calories.) Then reduce slow steadily from there (minus an additional 150-200 when weight loss slows/stalls.) 2. Don't buy the food! It's unlikely that you will have the self-control to buy all of your binge food triggers, keep them accessible in your pantry/fridge and NOT eat them. It's best to keep them away. 3. Eat meals frequently. When you're mentally fixated on food, your anxiety increases which can likely lead to a binge. Try eating every 2 hours instead of every 5 to keep you both mentally and physically satiated. 4. Limit calorically dense foods. If you're a big eater, choose low calories dense foods. You can eat a much larger portion of low-calorie dense foods like lean proteins, vegetables, berries, and grains than you can of high-calorie dense health foods like nuts, nut butters, guacamole, avocados (fats aren't "bad" but if you're an EATER, don't make them the focus of your meals). 5. Drink water! Sometimes we mistake dehydration for hunger. Stay hydrated so that you know the difference! 6. MOVE after a binge. If you overeat/binge, don't lie down and wallow in your misery. Get up and move your body! Go for a walk or ride a bike instead of sitting on the couch. 7. Dith toxic "friends." The people who love you should support you in becoming healthy, not influencing your bad habits. You should distance yourself from people who tempt you to go against your goals, at least until you have a handle on your binge eating disorder and can have self-control around them and their tempting eating habits. 8. Connect with people that are BETTER than you. Find new friends that are better than you at what you suck at. It will be inspiring and motivating to surround yourself with people that are really great at working out and eating healty and making healthy living a primary part of their lifestyle. 9. Be a leader. Invite your friends on a hike and make a healthy meal together at the house. Take control of the situation and make it fun/enjoyable for everyone. 10. Tell yourself NO. There will always be temptations. Remind yourself WHY you should say no. ("This doesn't align with my goals." "I don't want a stomach ache." Ect.) Other people aren't going to tell you no, so you have to get used to telling YOURSELF no, and mean it! 11. Think of the AFTER. Remember how it feels whenever you binge. (Sick, tired, nauseous, embarrassed, guilty, etc.) REALLY think about it and realize ... it's probably not worth it. 12. Find a hobby! Bored eater? Find something you really enjoy (well, other than food lol) to fill your time and occupy your mind. Try new things and find something to submerge yourself in. Emotional eater? Keep a food journal. Write down what your feeling, how your day way, and how a binge would help solve whatever it is you're feeling (spoiler: it won't). OR, if you have the money, find a therapist to help you work through these complicated emotions.
You have no idea how much I needed this video. I’ve been struggling. I lost over 200 pounds and hit my goal weight in 2019. Covid hit - and I’ve gained weight during quarantine, and I’m now I’m in the process of losing that weight - again. I’m not only disappointed in myself but it’s embarrassing as well. I’m determined to get back to where I was but that doesn’t mean that I won’t struggle - it’s going to be a life long battle - every single day ❤️
Hey you know what? Me too! Lost 130 lbs from 2018-2020. Then the pandemic hit and I've gained back about 60. You're not alone!! And you don't have to be embarrassed (though I definitely understand those feels). We can do this!
I am a recovering alcoholic and a lot of these principles are what helps me with not drinking. Doing these things a small amount at a time like you suggested is so powerful and will have a huge positive impact on your life over time. Good shit Michelle! 👏🙌❤️
Same....I'm struggling rn w alcohol and I hate the AA model of thinking. Saying I am have no control and I need some supernatural guidance just doesn't sit well in my mind.
@@jessicagoodson7452 I agree, the AA model is deeply flawed. Weird side note, just about all of the AA regulars are cigarette smokers, so they are just replacing one addiction for a different one. I guess that is a slight improvement, less car accidents and beatings.
This was incredibly helpful. It’s always nice hearing advice from someone who has actually experienced BED themselves. Thank you for sharing and thank you for having this channel in general.
I STRUGGLE with binge eating so badly... oftentimes I’ll do wonderfully while dieting. I’ll lose like 40lbs over a long period of time, and then my binge eating disorder will rear its ugly head and I’ll gain all of the weight back. These tips will really help me- because I have been struggling to regain control of these urges.
Binge ED is so hard to navigate because it is a food addiction as well as a coping mechanism and you can’t quit food like cigarettes, drugs, alcohol. You have to eat to survive and changing your entire mindset towards food and staying educated on nutrition is truly hard work that you have to stay dedicated to or you can slip back in a flash and all of a sudden it’s been the month of December and you binged every day 💀
Hi Michele, I don’t know if you realize this, but you are literally giving away free information on how to actually successfully lose weight. This is an amazing thing you are doing for people. Everything you’re saying makes perfect sense and I can’t wait to use your recommendations to my life! I’m not super big right now but I know I’m not the healthiest person right now. I’m thinking of joining your program when I have the money. Thank you so much for all you do, I hope you know that you are helping so many people so much. Thank you and good luck I hope your channel grows huge!!
Same, for that I got a list, and for the hunger I say: I will get just 1 treat to eat right now, 'can't be bigger than this' and 'can't be more expensive than this' So it becomes a game, I get a few things and have to choose my favorite. Then I enjoy it on the way home, proud that I bought exactly what is good for me to eat, and did not expend do much money on things that are not good for me!
that and make a list of things you actualy need before you go. having a list instead of constantly having to make a choice and trying to think about what you do or do not need - makes decision process - both getting good stuff and NOT buying things that are binge triggers - MUCH easier. Choice fatique IS a thing that exists and that stores capitalize on, so having a list helps curtail it.
So I wrote a comment the other day about how the fat acceptance movement have taken over the body positivity community. It was a solid argument that I would've never been able to make if it wasn't for Michelle, so thanks for that!
I feel bad for the people with physical deformities who are trying to feel more confident in their skin. Imagine being a burn survivor trying to love your body and just having delusional people talking about how powerful they are. This is from a fat 234lbs and 5’6 girl trying to lose weight. Don’t even try it fat acceptance people.
@@raicrush Exactly! These people are so toxic and miserable. It's a community that literally glorifies a freaking medical condition and bullies those who try to stay or become healthy. I believe people like you truly are an inspiration to others, unlike that cult-like movement. Way to go! I wish you the best!
I’m with rach here! I’m around 217 and 5”5 ( think busted biscuit can )and I find it kinda sickening that horrifically obese people have taken over the support community for burn victims & etc. I enjoy the increase of media for plus size girls/ actually big boned people but it’s getting out of hand. The idea was good but the way it has taken root isn’t great.
@Rach Pat -Be careful with your self talk. "This coming from a *fat* 234lbs and 5'6 girl trying to *lose* weight" I struggle with my inner dialogue in the same way. If you're the one calling yourself Fat, then your mind is telling your body to stay that way. And saying "lose weight" is another mental sabotage because the mind doesn't want to lose things. It's negative affirmations. Instead of saying "lose weight" find a way to flip it to a positive thought. Like: I'm going to get healthy Healthy (your name) is here and she's going to stay. When I got on my health kick 10 years ago, If I saw cakes and pies, doughnuts and cookies, pizza and nachos, I would tell myself "Eewww that's what fat people eat" You have to get your mental game on track and everything else will follow. The mind is soooo powerful. That's what a certain group of people don't want us to realize. Think of the Angel and devil on your shoulder. Picture the Angel as what your goal is. Picture a 600lb devil lying to you saying that eating a whole package of Oreos will make you happy. We've all heard the cliche "breakfast is the most important meal of the day" but we were never told why. It sets you up on what your other meals will be. Cereal sets me up to crave a ton of carbs. I really like Michelle's breakfast choice of a salad and grilled chicken. I'm going to start doing that.
I'm a former binge eater. And I found journally and choosing to not eat unhealthy foods helped me alot. Now I'm making my personal goals and dreams a reality.
My binging helped when I treated meal time as being special. I out on music, had water and a "fun drink", plated it nice, lit a candle etc. I did a lot of the things you mentioned in the video (post-dinner walks for the win!!) But this helped me a lot
Ngl, the idea of binging is not the only thing in the back of my head. I have a nasty eczema too. I pick on it when I'm nervous, just like I binge when I'm nervous, but I'm trying to stop my bad habits
I was craving something sweet so I made a cake. Do I have the self control? No. But as the cake was baking, I washed all the dishes, cleaned up everything near me at a fast pace to beat the clock. I justify my binges by saying "I just 'worked out I can afford to eat some cake". Thank you for this video. I really needed to hear all of this!!
That kind of thinking was me at the height of my ED. I would do strenuous workouts, clean all the house, rake the yard, everything just so I could "earn" a binge. It's really hard sometimes, but I usually air on the side of caution and just measure everything out now. I hope you're doing great, and really proud of you.
"Think of the After" has really helped heal my relationship with food and eating. Not just remembering how shitty it feels to overeat, but being conscious of how much better I feel when I eat just the right amount and how much more satisfying it is to eat when you're ACTUALLY hungry. Love your videos and think you are STUNNING ❤️
I've been subscribed to you for at least two years, but I've never seen this video before. (it's three years old.) I'm so impressed with how strong your personality is, how practical, resourceful and committed you are, and how you have succeeded. How you are succeeding every day! Scrolling through the comments, you have such a positive influence on people's lives, and that is really beautiful to behold. Your dogs are adorable! Best wishes! 🙏💜👑💫
I’m amazed by how many people actually have struggled with binge eating. I wish I would’ve gone to UA-cam and found these videos when I was younger so I didn’t feel so alone during my binge eating times.
An activity idea for you guys that’s helped me. Pick up quilting, it’s a hands on activity (so you can’t eat while doing it 😅), it keeps your brain active cause it’s kinda like a puzzle, and best of all you have a new blanket when you’re done!
I'm currently saving up for a couple more really lovely embroidery kits, definitely can't snack while doing any type of sewing or needlework... can't get crumbs on the fabric😅
I am going to therapy for binge eating disorder and these are what my therapist told me to do and works for 20days *stop counting calories *eat every 4 hours and 2 hours after dinner have a small dessert *eat till you feel full and then stop *feel your food, eat slowly and taste your food. *stop thinking black and white, s.it can happen, try to be better next day These worked for me. 20 days binge free☺️
I’m gonna try some of these tips!! I’m not sure I have BDE, but food can sometimes obsessively take over my mind and I also hork down my food. I barely even taste my food. Also congrats on being binge free for so long!!!!
I suffered with an ED from my teenage years to my mid/last 20's. I was anorexic, then bulimic. So not a healthy relationship with food. Today I'm finally healthy. What works for me is to eat small portion 3 to 5 times a day. I don't eat breakfast, but I can eat a banana at 10am, then a light veggie meal, then maybe a little cracker at 15pm, then I eat a light dinner with a snack before bed. I know that people are saying that breakfast is the more important meal of the day and that you shouldn't eat after 20pm something, but I just don't function like this. Just listen to your body. And I drink a lot of teas and cappuccinos. Sometimes I feel ''hungry'' but finally I was thirsty. Don't feel guilty because you're not eating breakfast+meal+dinner. If you eat smaller portions you can absolutely eat more often
I lost 60 pounds and I no longer binge eat, but I relate to this so hard. The desire to binge never fully goes away, but there are behaviors you can implement in your life to gain control of it. Getting healthier feels so empowering!
I’m working on recovering from binge eating and therapy has really helped! And so has journaling and exercising and writing down everything I eat. You honestly are part of how I realized it was an issue! You’re a super cool person! ❤️
Unfortunately I think she will never change her eating habits. She needs a lot of therapy and seems unwilling to really go through intensive therapy. Though I truly hope I am wrong and she will find the inner strength to do so.
@@arthurshat7793 this. This is what is so terrifying and sad. I truly believe she feels miserable and food and shopping is the only thing giving her good chemicals in the brain. It sounds impossible. I honestly don't expect anyone in that situation to be able to deal with food addiction on their own. She needs to be in a facility to keep her safe.
@@mordecaiissad8529 This sounds accurate. She needs a guardian and a full care team to put her into some sort of long-term care facility. The way she spends money is detrimental to her physical and psychological health, and if she refuses to get a therapist, someone needs to do it for her, because she needs that help.
@@mordecaiissad8529 I absolutely agree. She’s gonna have to relinquish complete control or she will eat herself into immobility. If that happens, I see no hope.
@@galeforce3192 im a therapist in training (long way to go), I honestly don't see how a therapist would help her without working in facility or her having a major shift in her mentality without therapy. From what I can see this isn't a control issue in itself she's in parasuicidal behaviour territory. Ofc I can't claim anything for sure. But to me it seems she won't be able to change without extensive 24h care or her actually deciding that her life is worth more. And being miserable about life and yourself usually doesn't allow for that.
It really is a testament of your strength and will power when you live with people who constantly say things like "I might die tomorrow, so I might as well eat it right now" or when they just don't understand how hard it really is to just not binge and they bring home junk food and tell you to just not eat it.
I started counting macros and it literally feels like a game to me. On day 35 and I did binge eat tonight for the first time since I started. But I haven't felt deprived since starting. Back to it tomorrow. I'm not angry with myself as 1 day out of 35 is better than every other day, I just need to do better and tell myself no next time.
10000% I’m exactly that same kind of binger. 2018-2019 I lost 75lbs following these exact rules. It works. I let the bad habits and binging creep back in and I’m in the process of changing my lifestyle and losing weight again. These rules are the reason I know I’ll be successful. I’ve lost 15lbs so far. Taking it day by day.
I really appreciate you posting this. I've had binge eating disorder for 30 years (once in a while I'd go 3-4 months without doing it), and nothing I've tried has worked long-term. I feel confident that following these steps will start me on a healthier journey.
I unfortunately have OCD which causes food aversions, I only feel safe eating my "safe foods" which is primarily bread and potato based, luckily I'm working with an expert in exposure therepy and I'm getting my life back together, no more sitting and eating tonnes of carbs, I now like veggies 😅
@@tomcruisesmiddlefronttooth9221 I have sensory issues with certain foods as well. I even have a visceral reaction if I see or smell some of it, so my poor husband can’t have certain foods in the house and keeps those condiments etc at work. I’ve considered getting help for it, but I honestly don’t think my life would improve with mayo in it
When I’m at the store I’m so good at telling myself, “No you don’t need that. It’s bad for you.” And then later that night I’d cut someone for a cookie. But I try to distract myself or find a healthy option that satisfies the craving.
This was so helpful. I watched another video about binge eating. I really didn’t think I was a binge eater. But for some reason the way you explained it and kept it so real I came to a realization that I’ve been in denial. I’ve been making excuses too. This was very relatable. Thank you. I have lost 17 pounds and I’ve been going to the gym 4 times a week and I started losing motivation because nothing has happened recently. I’m not giving up though.
Honestly tracking my calories is so helpful, I suffer from binge restrict cycles, I have a minimum and maximum amount that I can eat in a day, because unless I give myself a minimum I will subconscious not eat all day and then use that to justify eating a bunch of junk food
I agree with you! I have a minimum not just maximum amount to eat because some days my mind will be like “see how little you can eat” then later that night or the next day... just binge monster haha
@@evangelinasmusic yup me too! If I just eat whatever I’ll eat like under 1000 calories. At least I’m eating an adequate intake now, even if I’m a little obsessive
You can still eat fries. I bake my fries, weight my potato on my food scale. Make sure it’s under 200 calories. Spray the smallest amount of oil on the baking pan, add salt (don’t go crazy) and bake it. It won’t be super crispy but it’s still worth it when you’re having cravings. Go easy on condiments. I still eat burgers but I cook it in an air fryer that drains the fat. Don’t make the burger too big and go easy on condiments. I literally use about three drops each of bbq sauce and mustard on each bun. Add seasoned grilled onion, tomato and lettuce. Use a small bun that’s under 150 calories. Don’t put butter on the bun. This is usually dinner. Burger and fries. It’s about 620 calories with a side of fruits or some homemade veggie salsa. Keeps me stuffed! My calorie range is between 1400-1600 and I burn 400-500 calories. I only eat this when I know I’ve burned a certain amount of calories so I’m still in a deficit.
Thought I would share - literally you’ve been my inspo for working out and eating better. I have bulimia nervosa, and since I’ve been in recovery I’ve gained a lot of weight (particularly during lockdown). This is the first time in my life that I’ve lost weight HEALTHILY and for my health, rather than out of insecurity. Please keep it up! Your content is awesome!
Amberlynn has chicken nuggets for breakfast, ice cream for lunch and spaghetti with mashed potato for dinner. And that's her "on track" Curvy calories day 1. I wish she would eat whole foods with high protein.
I love how honest you are about your struggles with binge eating. I'm not diagnosed with BED but I do have a tendency to lean towards overeating. Coupled with hypothyroidism, I struggle to keep my body healthy. Being strict with myself is everything. I don't buy bags of chips or boxes of cookies because I know the temptation to eat the whole box will be too strong. Luckily I can make the choice not to buy these things. When the urge to eat strikes I am forced to choose from what is in my house, which is largely healthy. When I do crave something sweet I make a lemon tea with honey. Or once in a blue moon I will purchase a single cookie from the bakery. Just one! If I buy five I will eat five at once. I know this. And to deal with it I have to set rules for myself that will help me avoid my weaknesses. What you said about the "oh I already messed up my diet today so I might as well keep eating junk" is so true too. I have to fight that mindset so hard!
I’m an unorthodox binger I think. When I get super anxious I don’t wanna eat at all. I sometimes won’t eat for days. Then I get realllllly hungry and eat my whole kitchen. Watching you has actually helped me cook and eat regularly. Even when I am anxious I will make myself eat something and recently I have been choosing healthy options. I have rediscovered my love for cooking! Thank you michelle.
when you mentioned Chantal/ Foody Beauty, she tends to flip flop between 🎻🎻"here's all my health problems, I need help, I wanna get healthy"🎻🎻 and being indignant, cursing out her fanbase, entertaining feeders, and saying, "If you don't like watching me, or any other fat person, eating and living life- don't watch me". Sadly, she will not listen to this.
loooolll. I feel you. I am currently around 240 lbs I went to a nutritionist recently because I want to lose weight, and she gave me a lot of advice on what to do for Ramadan (to continue losing weight). If you're interested I can give you some of the tips she gave me
@@hoeforjoy1566 just keep in mind I'm actively trying to lose weight - exercise while you're fasting for around 20-30 minutes, preferably close to futoor time ( try to drink enough water so you drink get dehydrated) - don't immediately eat a big meal to break the fast. Eat a few dates, some yoghurt then wait for 10 minute. After that you can eat maybe soup, some protein. - Try to avoid the deep fired or the really sweet foods - if you feel hungry try to fill up on vegetables. Have fun making differnt salads - be mindful when you snack - for suhoor try to not eat a big meal everyday. Alternate between eating something light (sandwiches for example) and the big meals - eat bananas with suhoor as they can help you feel less thirsty
For anyone that struggles with binging this information is literally gold I wish I had this amount of information when I was fighting my binging disorder
You are refreshing. I think about food every minute of the day. I lost weight in the past year.. starting eating less amount’s per meal and more times through the day, basically foraging. Walking more , being outside more. Just a little change can make a huge difference.
This brings me back a few years ago when I got to a point where I was gaining weight and overreacting (we have way too many parties with food in community theater). Getting to work from home has also helped-I am now in complete control of what I eat. The temptations of food are something I still struggle with, but loosing almost 20 pounds and being comfortable was what kept me going. I also love vegetables and cooking healthy meals and being creative in the kitchen.
Today i was at the supermarket and i saw these oreos covered in white chocolate... And omg i was so tempted to buy it. Back in the day i ate at least two packages of those and i haven´t seen them in store in, like, forever. But i didn´t buy them, because i do not want to go down this road again. Not buying junk food is half the fight
I discovered your channel yesterday and Im obsessed, I have PCOS too (I´ve had it for 3 years, I got diagnosed at 15 and I´m 18 now), seeing you being so fit is really helping me
Uhhh get away from your sister!! Holy shit... At least people with BED get sympathy. Become an alcoholic and you'll get a kick in the face every time you try to get help.
I was already working on eating better and limiting certain foods out of my diet, then I found you. I struggle with binge eating and it makes me feel so happy to find someone who beat it. You inspire me and you are so entertaining. The only thing I binge now are your videos. ♥
I do a lot of that walking in place because I can't go to the gym with a mask because my asthma is too bad right now so doing physical activity while wearing a mask is too risky so all of my workouts have to be at home. So I love hearing you say that lol.
Thanks for the idea of walking in place 😀lol. I really want to exercise so badly but due to the mask mandate at the gym, I cannot breathe and exercise with a mask. I wish I would feel safe taking walks or jogs around my own neighborhood. My bf and I just moved into a new home, it's not a terrible neighborhood yet there is a lot of ppl that walk around that are just loud and obnoxious. Also the kids that run wild thats parents just sadly toss outside so they don't have to deal with them(that is so sad and it makes me mad since there are crazy ppl out there! My son never went out alone without supervision! Not these days and my mom was the same with me and I was bone in the 80s. So glad she was over protective!) and the dogs that bark that aren't fenced in or on a leash make me nervous and not feel comfortable in going out. It doesn't matter what time of day unfortunately. Also I don't want un-wanted attention from old perverted weirdos that won't take a hint. It truly induces anxiety attacks (I actually suffer severe anxiety and am on medication for it and have been for over a decade if that says anything). Plus I am an introvert so I just want a peaceful place to enjoy nature and exercise in peace😅. I was starting to get depressed because I really just want to get healthy for my mental health and physical health and felt I was doomed since my bf does not believe that exercise equipment is necessary and I really wanted a treadmill or something like that. Maybe running in place would help solve my issue lol and doing random exercises to warm up. I need a routine and want one and hopefully that will help😄 Thank you for the idea😊
@@ChristinasMystery you should try Jump roping. It’s a really great form of cardio and you could do it at home or in your patio. There’s a channel called *The Jump rope dudes* where they teach you how to Jump rope efficiently, do tricks, etc. It can be just as effective as running (of course depending on the pace you go at and how long). Jumping rope at a moderate pace roughly equivocates to running an eight-minute-mile. Plus, it burns more calories per minute and engages more muscles than swimming and it’s fun! I highly recommend Jump roping
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I love your explanations being a recovering addict not food but it’s all the same mentality and I see these tendencies in my kids with food it’s all about being health and aware mentally and physically it makes me want to cry but I’m aware and I agree out of sight out of mind and I have no self control but I have to excercise it and help my kids with it too makes me sad but at least I know and Can work on it so sad tho ty for your videos I never offended of the truth lol
Hey Michelle, you always reference when you were heavier and a binge eater, have you, or would you feel comfortable sharing some of those images? I sometimes find these inspiring, or maybe I’m just intensely visual and can’t stop wondering what did you look like at this time 🤣 (no I’m not basing value just on outer appearance), just curious, but only if you are comfortable with it.
Thank you for the video. My problem is that I use binge to punish myself. For example I have an angument with a friend? I start to think I am shit person I am and I eat until I feel uncomfortable full. 😔
Can you talk about Fat Acceptance Movement PRETENDS to care about Eurocentric beauty standards.
I am offended by Yoshi in a cone. Yoshi deserves a million treats for that.
I'm sure a dog wrote this 👀
Seeing this comment under a video about binge eating is kinda ironic
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@@JoyGoodchild Dogs have to stick together. ;)
@@tamara293 I think many dogs have some sort of a BED when it comes to treats. ;)
When Michelle said 'Especially if you are a full on adult and can buy your own groceries' or something along those lines, I remembered to appreciate my mom for buying me healthy stuff and supporting me in my healthy lifestyle☺️
That's awesome! If there's one thing I'm thankful re: my mom buying me groceries growing up, it's that 99% of the time, we NEVER had soda in the house. The only time it was in the fridge was when there were opened bottled from a birthday party or holiday and when it was gone, it was gone until the next celebration, and we rarely hosted parties bc our house is small.
@@alexandrahill9176 my dad is the least healthy person ever (he thinks he doesn’t need to eat healthy because he doesn’t gain weight due to illnesses) so my parents always have soda in the house. I drank so much soda when I was younger and then stopped for like 4 years in middle and high school and I lost so much weight so fast. I still barely drink soda. Mostly water and tea
My mom sucked at giving us healthy food. Luckily, I've always been high energy with a great metabolism, but when I became an adult I became very conscious of my terrible eating because it was affecting my sleep. So I started buying better foods and it really helped me out. It's not just obese people who should watch their diets. Small people who eat garbage, even if they don't gain weight, need to change their diets as well. Alot of people don't realize that skinny people can get diabetes as well, can have insomnia or become lethargic, can have vitamin of mineral deficiencies, etc. My brother is extremely skinny naturally, but eats chicken nuggets, fries, chips, and drinks soda and he actually has diabetes because of his poor eating. Everyone should eat better, have restrictive eating habits, and exercise at least a little.
My Mom always make sure I eat healthy since I was a kid. She even cooked my meals for full day school despite her being super busy and is a working mother. I am pretty much skinny because I have fast metabolism but I can say I am healthy physically. The last time I go to hospital due to physical illness was Senior High School and now I am in college.
I wish my parents were ike that My parents eat pretty much only junk food and it's all they fed me growing up.
I use to be 300 lbs. it’s been almost 4 years since I lost the weight and I STILL think about binging. When you said that that thought is ALWAYS in the back of your mind, hit the nail right on the head.
Good for you my mother was 300 lb most took most of her life and it devastated her health
I’ve never been addicted to food but I’ve been addicted to drugs and I used to do something similar as in I would get “my last high or my last bag”. Which typically never actually became the last high or the last bag because I would just keep on using bc I wasn’t ready to stop. I would always make excuses. Or I would say, “tomorrow I’ll get sober” it was never “ I’m getting sober now, I’m stopping now” I would always push it off till after this last high/bag or the next day which was just me making excuses. I was trying to justify myself in my head and try and make it seem like I was serious about getting sober when I really wasn’t.
I hated the way people thought of me so I thought If I acted like I was trying to get sober, then they would think of me better. But instead of actually getting sober and making people proud of me. I would just rather make excuses and act like it wasn’t my fault I couldn’t stop. It wasn’t until I said no, enough is enough I don’t care about getting high one more time, I’m sick of this life. I want to live.
I choose life. Isn’t until I actually got sober.
It’s an addiction, and with food it is difficult 😣 because I remember saying oh I’m not going to drink 🍺 anymore because it kept me from losing weight and about a week or two later, the itch kind of fades but you need food to survive, so it is something like a war inside yourself. When I drink, I like to eat so obviously it helps nothing if I keep going on. Hope you’re well
yeah, she is right it doesn't every leave your mind, sure you might go days or even a week or more without thinking about it to much, but then there will be those moments when your bored or feeling stressed/ depressed and you want to just drowned in junk food x.x
I know everyone is different, but for me personally, I feel I am fully recovered / in full remission from my eating disorder (anorexia nervosa primarily, but struggled with binge eating as well for ~2 years) and addiction. I got sober over 10 years ago. The first couple years were hard and I did think about it a lot, but it got easier as I grew stronger and worked hard on bettering myself. The eating disorder I would say I've been fully recovered from for around 5 years give or take. I never have urges to binge or restrict and haven't in years. I have no desire to go back to those unhealthy behaviours. It took a ton of work, years of therapy and self-work.
13 y/o here just here to say you've been a huge inspiration to me; I've lost around 25 pounds in the last 6 months and I've never felt better about myself- love ya alot tysm for helping out!
omg congrats!!
Congrats😊
Congrats kiddo. 👍🏻💗🥰
Great job! You are very young, hope your learning to balance the good and bad.
That's great to hear, congrats! Learning good habits early on will serve you well 🥰
Fun fact, Amber has admitted that the night before starting a new diet she binges because it is her "last hurrah"
I have done this many times, but I call it “my farewell to food” thinking that I’m similar to Amber is awful 😣
I’ve never been addicted to food but I’ve been addicted to drugs and I used to do something similar as in I would get “my last high or my last bag”. Which typically never actually became the last high or the last bag because I would just keep on using bc I wasn’t ready to stop. I would always make excuses. Or I would say, “tomorrow I’ll get sober” it was never “ I’m getting sober now, I’m stopping now” I would always push it off till after this last high/bag or the next day which was just me making excuses. I was trying to justify myself in my head and try and make it seem like I was serious about getting sober when I really wasn’t.
I hated the way people thought of me so I thought If I acted like I was trying to get sober, then they would think of me better. But instead of actually getting sober and making people proud of me. I would just rather make excuses and act like it wasn’t my fault I couldn’t stop. It wasn’t until I said no, enough is enough I don’t care about getting high one more time, I’m sick of this life. I want to live.
I choose life. Isn’t until I actually got sober.
@@ChyChyLuvsyou this exactly. I had a decade long benzo addiction, dr.-sanctioned and approved. I tried gradually weaning and one day I just woke up and decided, I do not care if this legitimately kills me, I am simply not taking these anymore and I didn't get my script and I felt insane for maybe 6 months...thankfully didn't have any seizures or anything...i mean i couldn't even walk through walmart without nearly fainting BUT...I adjusted and i will never be stuck in that loop again.
@@ChyChyLuvsyou I read or heard somewhere that "future me isn't more powerful than present me" in this context and it really helped me. I won't wake up tomorrow with a different mindset and be able to magically resist *substance * so Present Me better get her shit together and do the job.
Tip that worked for me: not eating out of a package if I’m watching tv or a movie. I leave the package in the kitchen and I take a serving in a small bowl. If I’m still wanting more after, I have to decide to get up and walk to the kitchen to get another serving. Usually that amount of conscious effort is enough to stop me.
This lol
That’s a great idea 🤣
That's exactly what I do! Awesome
Lmao what?? I walk my ass 2 km to a supermarket and back just so I can stuff my mouth you think a kitchen will stop me, I wish.
@@SuicidalH that’s why I said it’s a tip that worked for ME. You gotta find what works for you. Everyone’s motivational drives are different.
During my journey I developed the mentality of, "I can eat the bad stuff, I just choose not to," instead of "I can't eat it."
That made me feel more impowered and less trapped.
I know it won't work for everyone, but this was what got me through until the good habits were established.
yesss that is very healthy mindset!
That's a nice way to think about it, thankyou for sharing
great advice
I do the same I like to keep a little junk food to remind me not to eat it. When I do eat it I go harder on my diet and every single time I get less and less cravings because I'm reinforcing the mentality of not to eat the junk food.
I did the same with alcohol lol 😂
Toxic relationship and miscarriage re-triggered my BED, I gained 10lbs and I’m determined to drop them because I am determined to not let food control my life ever again!
You got this queen. ❤️ It's not easy, but you're strong and you can do it. 😊
You're good
I really hope you always feel great from now on!
Same :( I lost my baby boy the 1st. I'm sorry mama, well get back on track here soon
@@kaci001 so sorry to hear that Casey. Hope you're being supported.
“You are WEAK” yep. Felt that. That’s why I don’t buy my trigger foods 😂
I try to keep that stuff away but it sucks when you have a bf that eats all that junk food and asks me to buy him some when I goto the grocery store since we both take turns and go together, depending on the situation. I wish he would eat healthier but he's a picky eater 😅.
If I am not around it, I don't think about it but when it's there or someone is eating it in front of you, it gets hard.
The one good thing about summer for me is I do eat less or crave more fruits and light foods at least so hopefully that will help! Also I am one of those ppl that give up soda but then somehow end up going back to it. In the process of weaning off it again 😄. I drink tons of water but I need a caffeinated drink in the morning and coffee is too much lol. For awhile I drank sweet tea but it also has a lot of caffeine and I'm sensitive to it plus being naturally hyper and I'm diagnosed with severe anxiety and been on meds over a decade and still am a hyper person(I hate it lol) so I try to limit caffeine but need a little to feel alert in the a.m. and I get headaches if I don't drink something. So I need to figure out something in between that I like that isn't sugary soda that actually tastes good😄. Good times lol
you can buy them but only in very small amounts. buying a family-size pack of any unhealthy snack is a bad idea.
I needed to get this reminder. Years ago I lost 40 pounds and kept it off til Covid lockdowns had me gain 20 back. I hate fat acceptance culture and I love your channel. I am ready to be SKINNY, SLIM, FIT once again. Thank you!
Same here😢
I'm in the same boat, COVID was my (very poor) excuse to get fat again. I gained almost 30! I'm back on track. Almost 3 weeks and starting to feel like I can do this!
Writing down everything we eat is SOOOOO important because we underestimate how much we really eat during a day. And those little calories start to add up.
I spent a week with my best friend trying to diet and it was a massive wake-up call for her, she eats almost no breakfast or lunch but won't notice she snacked away a bag of chocolate covered nuts or similar in the meanwhile. Vice versa she was also shocked at my portions and the fact I still 'had to' fill with snacks, which her husband has to do as well, even though I prefer to just have 4-5 balanced meals.
I stopped tracking my calories after undergrad because of stress and a busy life. I’ve gained a ton of weight but I’m changing this! I’m tracking my food again and I’m going to get my cosplay/Disney trip/life long body once again!
Been tracking every bite for almost 7 months now. It's a little over the top, and it can be a lot some days, but it's the only thing that allows me to get quality results. Some day I'll have the discipline and knowledge to "just eat" but I'm not there yet.
Been doing it for 2 weeks. Not perfect some days but I've found that originally I wasn't eating enough & then when I was, it was bad stuff so my body was just keeping hold of everything.
Lost 2.5lbs so far but am trying to make better choices & eating better quality. Also happy gyms are back open now!
Yepppp a few days ago I ate normally and I realized I ate like 6 different times and was like "woah, gotta chill out with the eating or else I'll never lose the 25 lbs"
I dropped to a 1,200 calorie diet and stuck with it purely out of spite for myself. Looking in the mirror I was like "oh you think it's pointless and you can't do it? Bet, bitch" and bam I'm 60lbs down, 12 inches off my waist and I've maintained it for 3 years.
WE LOVE A BAD BITCH WITH A STUBBORN ATTITUDE 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Deadass congrats! That’s awesome!
HELL YES BITCH!✨I love your energy!
😂😂 YOU are an anomaly. Good for you tho, if it works stick with it. I know ME, that’s a hell naw G... but I super active so 1200 ain’t gone cut it
Congrats; I love your attitude. XD I'd been at a plateau for 5 years after losing 50 pounds (I was at 270 lbs and dropped to 220) because I lost weight due to side effects from meds suppressing my appetite. In hindsight, I think I just hit a slump after thinking "oh, if it was just from side effects and I can't put in any actual effort myself, then what's the point?" Then 7 months ago, I started losing weight without realizing it because I was cutting portions, started eating lower-calorie foods like oatmeal for breakfast more frequently, and was eating fewer snacks throughout the day.
When I weighed myself after replacing the batteries in my scale and was like "wow, I'm actually losing weight" I started keeping an eye on what I was eating and added stuff like protein shakes to make sure my calorie deficit wasn't too high and to get more protein into my diet (because my muscles were in occasional pain despite not exercising; the protein shakes have helped with that). Currently sitting at 190 lbs.
I don't really have an eating disorder, but I also did better when I went cold turkey, rather than gradually reducing my calories. I can be quite impatient sometimes, so it was a quicker way to get used to smaller portions and see results. I have maintained a healthy weight for years now, and can now instantly recognise how much is too much and how to balance my meals.
NB: When I say "cold turkey", I don't mean crash dieting or fad diets. I mean consuming the BMR of a normal weight person of my age, sex and height. Eating much lower than that is only suitable for those with extreme excess body fat.
I started at 172.3kg and I’m down to 91.1kg! Watching your channel was a huge part of my weight loss journey because I have PCOS too and seeing you as a fit person with PCOS PROVED my doctor lied to me as a teen. I’m in a wheelchair, but it didn’t stop me from getting active and eating right. I was also a binge eater and listening to you talking about it was so helpful to me!! ❤️❤️❤️
Inspirational!
I’m happy for you!
This makes me so happy. I am so proud of you!
Oh my good, I have so much respect for you! Now I feel quiet pathetic with my weight loss. Because I don't have that much discipline...
@@minamina1092 don’t be! Every attempt to get healthy is wonderful and should be celebrated.
As someone who grew up anorexic, this is SUCH an interesting perspective. For me I could avoid high calorie foods and exercise and choose healthier options at restaurants, but I just wouldn’t eat enough of it. Now as an adult I struggle with eating healthy because I fall into those same bad habits of brushing my teeth or painting my nails instead of eating a meal….
Former anorexic here! Please seek help. You deserve food. You deserve fueling your body. I know anorexia behaviors are so seductive, especially when you're struggling with stress or emotional suffering. Please take care of yourself!
Same. I stay away from gum, pecans, and certain fruits bc they trigger my unhealthy thoughts that tend to make me spiral. I just always convinced myself I wasn’t hungry and then I would get like the healthiest meal and eat practically nothing of it. Often times, I didn’t go out to eat, so I would get by on fruit, gum, and nuts. To this day I cannot eat pecans without relapsing. If I ate fruit like apples or plums , I wouldn’t eat it all at once. I would eat maybe a third of it and then put it in a baggie and save it. Then at lunch, I’d pull it out and eat another third. Then again at dinner. If I was ever questioned by my family, I would just say I wasn’t that hungry. I also always did intense workouts to counter any calories I actually ate. Obviously, it’s still fresh in my mind considering I just rambled about all the detail of my issues.
THE CABINET THING! That changed my mentality SO much! One day I just got mad about seeing my boyfriend’s junk food, so I went on a rampage and separated our food’s to different cabinets, and our freezer had a drawer so I put my frozen veggies and stuff on the top drawer, now there’s been no temptation at home and I’ve lost 30 lbs in 4 months 👏🏻
I always buy the single size bag of Doritos instead of the normal size because I know I’m still a fat girl at heart and I will eat the entire bag. The little bag satisfies the craving, without making me hate myself., lol.
Same same
Yep!
Yes, this is the way to go. It's easy to think that you're paying too much for a product per pound than you would if you bought a big bag, but you don't need all that. Just buy the amount you know is fine to eat and nothing more. You will actually still save some money, and most importantly you're saving yourself. Buying a huge amount of anything because it's cheaper that way is a trap that way too many people fall into. But when you have that bigger amount at your house, so near, so easy, of course you are more likely to overeat. Self control isn't some infinite power that you need to constantly test. You shouldn't keep a plate of cookies in front of you all day and rely on self control alone to save you. No, you need to create the proper framework for success - it's much easier to use that self control at the store so you don't buy that crap, instead of at home 24/7.
I love people that have lost so much weight bc they become so happy. It proves it is possible instead of I can’t I’ve tried people.
Why is this so true 😭 😭
I’m not gonna like “honey I’m walking down the street” killed me with laughter. But I’m proud to say my binge eating has been under control for 6 months and I’ve lost 89lbs baby. 89LBS!!!
That made me laugh too lol. And congrats that's amazing!
89lbs!! 🎉🎉🎉 Awesome work!!
My binge went down as well. I like listening to Michelle especially when she speaks about bingeing. It helped me understand what I am doing with the large bag of chips
Goals we stan a consultant warrior
Congrats!!
I don't have binge eating disorder, I don't even binge, but this is basically how I lost my weight in the last 8 months. It's so easy, I barely noticed. Just like I barely noticed gaining in the first place. Slow and steady wins the race.
Yes!! Me too! It feels so good
Same! I didn't even notice the weight loss until someone pointed it out. Glad to be on the right track.
Sounds about right. Five years ago when I gained weight after graduating college, I didn't know I gained weight until a doctor's appointment. After being subscribed a new medication, I didn't know I lost weight until a side effect suppressed my appetite. The doc did tell me that it was a fairly common side effect, but I wasn't expecting it to occur, let alone as strongly as it did.
Then 7 months ago I started losing even more weight just from cutting portions and occasionally eating lower-calorie meals and fewer snacks. I didn't realize I was losing weight until I finally replaced the batteries in my scale and started using it again. Hearing coworkers and family members point out how I look thinner is further confirmation that I am indeed losing weight, but if not for all of that, I would have no idea.
The only time I notice my weight is when I put on jeans!
I haven’t watched Amberlynn in like a year but she is definitely the toxic one . She made sure her girlfriend was financially dependent on her making it harder to leave the relationship and the funny thing.... Becky lost like 50 pounds while Amberlynn was on a “weightloss journey” 💀😂
Dying 😂
This is actually so helpful 😍 This contrasts those “BED specialists” who say “it’s not about the food” and tell you just to fix your emotions, etc, and accept yourself, etc. Finally, this actually gives good advice.
It really it a combination of both. Each makes the other easier to do and really is a positive feedback loop.
People binge for different reasons. Mine was purely emotional, the moment I got my career, acads, and social life sorted, I stopped looking to food for comfort. Yours might purely be a food addiction. Some people have a mix of both. So you need both kinds of advice and take whatever is relevant to you.
I mean, they are not wrong. Usually, or at least for me, it was a way of gaining control over my body after that was taken away from me for years. But if you fix your actions first, that will also improve your mental and emotional state.
"Experts" often forget that there's more than one root to every problem, and that harm reduction is a thing.
Please let Amber react to this video. She would try to say Michelle is wrong at every turn with her long-drawn out “Actualllllllyy” and start crying and shit.
“It’s not, uhh, sustainable for me” is my favorite sh!t from her! 🤣🤣🤣
"Well for meeeee, I know myself and my body better than anyone blah blah blah"
I totally felt the "cutting out toxic friends" part. During quarantine I had to stay away from my 2 closest friends at the time and during the lock down I lost around 40 lbs. After restrictions let up and we could go visit people I went to see my friends and when we stopped at the gas station to get drinks and snacks, when they saw me read the nutrition labels they were like "make this your cheat day" or "you dont have to be healthy all the time, buy the candy and chips" and I ended up still choosing the healthier options, but the entire time we hung out I felt like I was getting made fun of for not indulging in the sweets I used to. I ended up cutting out those 2 friends and I was lonely for a while, but now I'm in a friend group where everyone is really supportive and nice and understand that I binge, and can help me stop. It maybe hard at first and you may feel lonely for a while, but cutting the people who arent helpful/don't care out is one of the best decisions I've ever made.💪😃
This was a problem for me too! Letting go of friends that take your healthier habits as a personal attack or try and sabotage your progress for their benefit. Frustrating!
Once you're at a certain point though, like Michelle said, you could hang around them too. Right now, I just don't care when I'm made fun of. Or when we'll eat, I'll offer to cook (even though I hate cooking), because I can decide what it'll be. And I usually cook vegan too (I'm not vegan, I eat meat, I just try & eat vegan once or twice a week because variation is healthy and it's better for the environment), and often they're quite surprised at how tasty vegan healthy food can be.
But I do get made fun of, especially at work. I just don't give a fuck, because I feel so much better in my body right now, I get these results, so whatever they say just doesn't get to me anymore.
But yeah, I do get having to cut out friends if they're really damaging your progress.
@@Jazzisa311 the main thing is we were going down different paths anywY and they were damaging my mental health as well. The health thing was kinda the last straw🤭😬
Man, I feel that. I definitely struggled with a few relationships like that when I was in college. Luckily with my best friend I was able to explain how some actions were harmful because I struggle with binging. I'm definitely thankful that she is a great friend and we have built open communication over time.
That's great for you but HOW do ppl make friends as adults I struggle so hard
Thank you Mama Michelle. I've lost over 200lbs and hearing her say I have binge eating disorder over and over just frustrates me.
This can be done without surgery. I don't care about being skinny. I just want to be healthy.
Maybe I'm just stubborn af.
Dude fuckin' congrats for that. You did the damn thing and then some. Amber talks about how people are jealous of her but she should envy the people out here losing the weight and living their best life.
Congratulations on that !!!! Way to take charge of your health ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Good for you girl!!
Same here, 154lbs for me, congratulations! . Surgery is amputating a piece of a healthy organ when the problem is in your head. Eating good food and asking myself what the situation is when a craving occurs does work for me. I not only lost a human in Bodyweight but several toxic people
Way to go! That's amazing :)
The advice about replacing high calorie food with low calorie food is so important! Used to have a sandwich when I was craving something small in my lectures and recently started replacing the bread with bell pepper or Lettuce and it satisfies the craving while saving me up to 500 extra calories a day. That's 1,5h of walking.
This is so smart!
She could get my freaking cookbook 🤷🏻♂️
Hello my doctor
Hahaha! But he’s right. I’ve been living on anabolic lasagna and FRENCH TOASt and not nearly as hungry. Just discovered Rays sugar fee bbq sauce that Greg uses. It’s the bomb! And I have never been a huge fan of bbq sauce.
😂😂😂
She likes her own gross recipes so she’ll pass on that one! 🤣🤣
😂yes.😂
I gained 20 pounds during quarantine. I should probably listen to these as well
Tell me why this is me😐 workouts have been complete ass lately
Literally same
I don't gain weight, but I lost muscles. Exercising alone at home isn't as fun as working out in the gym with friends 😩
I gained almost 15 during quarantine and I felt psychically so awful just from that much. luckily I recently lost that weight but my body still doesn’t feel the same as before. 😞 thinking I need to workout harder and get my strength back to feel normal again
same same
I can hear coach Greg off in the distance screaming about his cookbook as the key to ending binge eating
Greg actually replied saying can you guess it? She should get my freaking cookbook. But he’s right, French toast!
Well, you were right lol.
Im using Greg's cookbook thats already online im not paying 100 bucks for the newer one thank god for the internet
He's actually like two comments past you hee hee hee
If you want to skip around here are the lists and timestamps:
1. Cutting calories too much: 4:08
2. Dont buy the food: 8:05
3. Eat meals frequently: 9:31
4. Limit calorie-dense food: 10:20
5. Drink water: 13:14
6. Get up and move after you binge or eat: 13:48
7. Ditch toxic "friends": 15:54
8. Get new friends that are better than you at what you suck at: 17:33
9. Be a leader: 19:00
10. Tell yourself "hell no": 19:40
11. Think of the after: 20:49
12. Find a hobby: 21:30
Replying so we can click all the timestamps
A true Queen 🙏
@@jessicap5010 aww thank you! :)
People like you are the heroes youtube doesn't deserve
@@haleyg4250 Aww bless your heart that's so sweet
Hey Michelle. My dad is a Psychotherapist and he often gives me tips to help me with my struggles with my binge-eating disorder and you are doing exactly what therapists would recommend actually! Writing everything that you eat throughout the day down in a journal, or taking photos of things you eat if you’re more visual. Also writing down the part about rationalizing it out with yourself and noting how you feel at the time, is all very good advice!
My parents are definitely addicted to food and my father overweight, in quarantine it's gotten so much harder to have control since they have takeout every. day. I'm also on antidepressants which make me feel hungry *all the time*. That's still no excuse, I've started to be better. Watching Michelle has helped so much.
I’ve been watching her for years, I truly believe she doesn’t want to actually lose weight or she’ll lose money. She has so much money she could afford a chef, a nutritionist, a therapist etc... she just doesn’t want to put in the work
To me if she looses weight ppl would watch her more cause dey gonna be keeping up with her videos more
Exactly. Some people, the moment things get difficult and they have to put in effort, they just quit, and the Amber Lynn Cycle is just proof of that
It's like staying in a toxic relationship where the person you are with doesn't want you to lose weight (example: My 600 lb life)
Honestly I think at first she did, but from what I have seen the people around her wanted to sabotage her because her trying to improve her self made them feel bad and then UA-cam didn't help at all, the more views and likes she gets the more it feeds the dopamine monster, she has more support to keep doing what she is doing then she dose to overcome her B.E.D. and like with any other recovery journey if you don't have support from the people around you, you wont recover, it's why so many people go back to doing drugs after getting out of rehab, because they go right back into the same environment that encouraged the behaviour in the firstplace, in almost all cases people that stuck to recovery made significant lifestyle changes
She always says people hate her because she is fat. It’s her scapegoat. If she would lose weight and people STILL don’t like her, she would have to come to terms that it’s her personality. She just wants to believe her weight is why people dislike her.
She would almost certainly make more money and be praised more if she lost the weight and did the work for herself.
Didn't Nicocado Enchilado make a challenge about "reaching 300 lbs"? And now he's all "omg y am i like dis"? 🤡
Nik trying to reach 350 so he can eat for free at the heart attack grill
@@teebabyroserose253 I honestly wouldn’t be surprised 😶
I fully believe hes aware and is doing it on purpose
@@erinrose14 he is he has admitted he does trolling for views
@@teebabyroserose253 He’s so embarrassing and sad.
If Michelle does a video on the whole Khloe Kardashian thing I’ll be hyped ngl😄
She could make a vid on literally anything and I think I'd still be hyped
@@kkuismanen6265 facts lol she’s literally introduced me to so many ppl i never even knew about
@@dianak2452 I'm mad that I didn't find her sooner all these years
Wait yes please
Sorry guys, I've been bunking with Patrick down in Bikini bottom. What's the Kardashian thing?
Your channel has helped me understand my own unhealthy relationship with food. I realized I emotionally ate, I have issues with binging, but also starving myself as punishment. The awareness has helped so much, learning to be kind to myself and that I’m worth the work and effort. I’m down 40 pounds since January! Got dumbbells work on building strength now. This video on binging is helping and reassuring because this struggle is real.
Also, another big factor is I started hiding mukbang videos and advertisements I always get on Instagram for some reason. That shit always makes me want to eat, even when I wasn’t hungry. I get suggestions for those videos on UA-cam and have to hide those too. I started following more weightloss motivation channels, pages, and going on Pinterest to pin workout ideas so that would show more in recommended. Surrounding yourself around proper people and with things that align with your desires and goals is so helpful.
This is my 5th time listening to this because it’s the most helpful binge eating recovery video I’ve seen yet out of all the ones I found over the years.
When i decided to cut my sugar intake i convinced my husband to buy snacks that i hate so i wouldn't binge eat them. Then he and the boys got whatever snacks they wanted, and my ass wasn't side eyeing the snacks. Worked out pretty well in all honesty.
My boyfriend and I do this too - I buy myself frozen fruit and get him those god awful chip flavors I can't stand ;) keeps us both happy
I’ve always found it so funny that Amberlynn values the clout she gets from trying and failing every diet she’s ever tried over actually getting professional advice. Like, it’s almost as if she’s gotten heavier since she first began this facade. 😂🤷🏻♀️
It’s like she has? -- unfortunately, she’s GAINED 200 lbs since beginning her “weight loss journey”
I think The Right Opinion was the one who mentioned this but Amberlynn knows what she is doing. Her channel turned into this weird soap opera so she knows that this type of content will attract viewers regardless of their opinion on her because failure....attracts people.
@@louriewylde9293 I think its 300 💀😭
I get your sarcasm
@@cronchcrunch7287 Yeah, it's 300. Kiana Docherty went in-depth into ALR's videos on her channel.
My new fitness challenge: To jog in place in my room while I watch Michelle's new videos for the next 4 weeks. How does that sound?
How did it go? :)
@@bereaux94 Pretty well so far. I only skipped one video because my leg was aching. But I feel like doing this twice a week is not enough :(
@@R83145 it's a start hun. I'd try 3 days at least though but, I don't want your legs aching either. You're trying though & that's better than most.
@@bereaux94 Yeah, I haven't exercised in ages. I'm trying to do better :)
Try glowwithjo walking workouts they are really good and beginner friendly:D
Can I just say I appreciate this channel? I thought at first it was going to make me feel bad about myself but it's actually super super supportive of people who WANT to figure out a way to make a change. I also feel good knowing you know the struggle of BED and have real useful tips (the "fat isn't bad for you but it's dangerous for us" hit me like a load of bricks, because you're so right...and same with "omg is THIS why I've been like...eating and feeling "still hungry" lately because I was just THIRSTY WTF"). Anyway ty for the tips!!!!!
I was a HORRIBLE binger. Never got fat but that’s because I’d skip eating completely the next day or two. Then binge again on the third day. Nightmare of a cycle, Thank God I’ve conquered it
i had a similar situation as you. i am really happy that you conquered it! you are so strong and im proud of you!!
When you realize telling yourself "No" isn't an option, but a necessity: 😭😭😭
I’m going to steal this and put it on my fridge. Thanks 🙏
Tips mentioned:
1. Don't lower calories TOO much.
Track how many calories you normally consume in a week without restrictions, add them together and take the average, then start your diet at -300 of that average. (example: if you eat an average of 3,000 calories a day, start your diet at 2,700 calories.) Then reduce slow steadily from there (minus an additional 150-200 when weight loss slows/stalls.)
2. Don't buy the food!
It's unlikely that you will have the self-control to buy all of your binge food triggers, keep them accessible in your pantry/fridge and NOT eat them. It's best to keep them away.
3. Eat meals frequently.
When you're mentally fixated on food, your anxiety increases which can likely lead to a binge. Try eating every 2 hours instead of every 5 to keep you both mentally and physically satiated.
4. Limit calorically dense foods.
If you're a big eater, choose low calories dense foods. You can eat a much larger portion of low-calorie dense foods like lean proteins, vegetables, berries, and grains than you can of high-calorie dense health foods like nuts, nut butters, guacamole, avocados (fats aren't "bad" but if you're an EATER, don't make them the focus of your meals).
5. Drink water!
Sometimes we mistake dehydration for hunger. Stay hydrated so that you know the difference!
6. MOVE after a binge.
If you overeat/binge, don't lie down and wallow in your misery. Get up and move your body! Go for a walk or ride a bike instead of sitting on the couch.
7. Dith toxic "friends."
The people who love you should support you in becoming healthy, not influencing your bad habits. You should distance yourself from people who tempt you to go against your goals, at least until you have a handle on your binge eating disorder and can have self-control around them and their tempting eating habits.
8. Connect with people that are BETTER than you.
Find new friends that are better than you at what you suck at. It will be inspiring and motivating to surround yourself with people that are really great at working out and eating healty and making healthy living a primary part of their lifestyle.
9. Be a leader.
Invite your friends on a hike and make a healthy meal together at the house. Take control of the situation and make it fun/enjoyable for everyone.
10. Tell yourself NO.
There will always be temptations. Remind yourself WHY you should say no. ("This doesn't align with my goals." "I don't want a stomach ache." Ect.) Other people aren't going to tell you no, so you have to get used to telling YOURSELF no, and mean it!
11. Think of the AFTER.
Remember how it feels whenever you binge. (Sick, tired, nauseous, embarrassed, guilty, etc.) REALLY think about it and realize ... it's probably not worth it.
12. Find a hobby!
Bored eater? Find something you really enjoy (well, other than food lol) to fill your time and occupy your mind. Try new things and find something to submerge yourself in.
Emotional eater? Keep a food journal. Write down what your feeling, how your day way, and how a binge would help solve whatever it is you're feeling (spoiler: it won't). OR, if you have the money, find a therapist to help you work through these complicated emotions.
I love these ☺️
You summarized it perfectly! Thank you 😊
You have no idea how much I needed this video. I’ve been struggling. I lost over 200 pounds and hit my goal weight in 2019. Covid hit - and I’ve gained weight during quarantine, and I’m now I’m in the process of losing that weight - again. I’m not only disappointed in myself but it’s embarrassing as well. I’m determined to get back to where I was but that doesn’t mean that I won’t struggle - it’s going to be a life long battle - every single day ❤️
(I can't find it but insert praying emojis)
you’ve got this! you’ve already done smthing so much harder before, just take it one day at a time x
You can do it!!!
Hey you know what? Me too! Lost 130 lbs from 2018-2020. Then the pandemic hit and I've gained back about 60. You're not alone!! And you don't have to be embarrassed (though I definitely understand those feels). We can do this!
You can do it! Don't beat yourself up too much, when I do that to myself, I just feel worse. Just keep going, you've got this :)
I am a recovering alcoholic and a lot of these principles are what helps me with not drinking. Doing these things a small amount at a time like you suggested is so powerful and will have a huge positive impact on your life over time. Good shit Michelle! 👏🙌❤️
Same....I'm struggling rn w alcohol and I hate the AA model of thinking. Saying I am have no control and I need some supernatural guidance just doesn't sit well in my mind.
@@jessicagoodson7452 I agree, the AA model is deeply flawed. Weird side note, just about all of the AA regulars are cigarette smokers, so they are just replacing one addiction for a different one. I guess that is a slight improvement, less car accidents and beatings.
This was incredibly helpful. It’s always nice hearing advice from someone who has actually experienced BED themselves. Thank you for sharing and thank you for having this channel in general.
I STRUGGLE with binge eating so badly... oftentimes I’ll do wonderfully while dieting. I’ll lose like 40lbs over a long period of time, and then my binge eating disorder will rear its ugly head and I’ll gain all of the weight back. These tips will really help me- because I have been struggling to regain control of these urges.
I rarely post any comments but look who is here to boost Michelle's youtube algorithm 🤷🏼♀️
Same here. Basically replying to anyone I can.
Losing my Mom led to me binging. I needed something to fill the void and I gained 20 pounds. I’m trying to lose it all by August. Wish me luck.
me too, it’s been hard but you’ll be happier once you’re healthier too. Good luck and sorry abt ur loss
Good luck
Good luck I belive in you
Good Luck and I'm praying for you!!!🙏🏾
Why before august?
Binge ED is so hard to navigate because it is a food addiction as well as a coping mechanism and you can’t quit food like cigarettes, drugs, alcohol. You have to eat to survive and changing your entire mindset towards food and staying educated on nutrition is truly hard work that you have to stay dedicated to or you can slip back in a flash and all of a sudden it’s been the month of December and you binged every day 💀
Hi Michele, I don’t know if you realize this, but you are literally giving away free information on how to actually successfully lose weight. This is an amazing thing you are doing for people. Everything you’re saying makes perfect sense and I can’t wait to use your recommendations to my life! I’m not super big right now but I know I’m not the healthiest person right now. I’m thinking of joining your program when I have the money. Thank you so much for all you do, I hope you know that you are helping so many people so much. Thank you and good luck I hope your channel grows huge!!
So I remember reading somewhere that you shouldn't go shopping while hungry and it's honestly one of the best pieces of advice I've ever got.
It's gonna be hard for me since I procrastinate going grocery shopping as long as I have food at home
Same, for that I got a list, and for the hunger I say: I will get just 1 treat to eat right now, 'can't be bigger than this' and 'can't be more expensive than this'
So it becomes a game, I get a few things and have to choose my favorite. Then I enjoy it on the way home, proud that I bought exactly what is good for me to eat, and did not expend do much money on things that are not good for me!
that and make a list of things you actualy need before you go. having a list instead of constantly having to make a choice and trying to think about what you do or do not need - makes decision process - both getting good stuff and NOT buying things that are binge triggers - MUCH easier. Choice fatique IS a thing that exists and that stores capitalize on, so having a list helps curtail it.
I personally make sure to eat a small snack before I go shopping, so that I'm full and not tempted by trashy food. It's kinda worked so far.
So I wrote a comment the other day about how the fat acceptance movement have taken over the body positivity community. It was a solid argument that I would've never been able to make if it wasn't for Michelle, so thanks for that!
I feel bad for the people with physical deformities who are trying to feel more confident in their skin. Imagine being a burn survivor trying to love your body and just having delusional people talking about how powerful they are.
This is from a fat 234lbs and 5’6 girl trying to lose weight. Don’t even try it fat acceptance people.
@@raicrush Exactly! These people are so toxic and miserable. It's a community that literally glorifies a freaking medical condition and bullies those who try to stay or become healthy. I believe people like you truly are an inspiration to others, unlike that cult-like movement. Way to go! I wish you the best!
I’m with rach here! I’m around 217 and 5”5 ( think busted biscuit can )and I find it kinda sickening that horrifically obese people have taken over the support community for burn victims & etc. I enjoy the increase of media for plus size girls/ actually big boned people but it’s getting out of hand. The idea was good but the way it has taken root isn’t great.
@Rach Pat -Be careful with your self talk.
"This coming from a *fat* 234lbs and 5'6 girl trying to *lose* weight"
I struggle with my inner dialogue in the same way.
If you're the one calling yourself Fat, then your mind is telling your body to stay that way.
And saying "lose weight" is another mental sabotage because the mind doesn't want to lose things.
It's negative affirmations.
Instead of saying "lose weight" find a way to flip it to a positive thought.
Like:
I'm going to get healthy
Healthy (your name) is here and she's going to stay.
When I got on my health kick 10 years ago, If I saw cakes and pies, doughnuts and cookies, pizza and nachos, I would tell myself "Eewww that's what fat people eat"
You have to get your mental game on track and everything else will follow.
The mind is soooo powerful. That's what a certain group of people don't want us to realize.
Think of the Angel and devil on your shoulder. Picture the Angel as what your goal is.
Picture a 600lb devil lying to you saying that eating a whole package of Oreos will make you happy.
We've all heard the cliche "breakfast is the most important meal of the day" but we were never told why.
It sets you up on what your other meals will be.
Cereal sets me up to crave a ton of carbs.
I really like Michelle's breakfast choice of a salad and grilled chicken. I'm going to start doing that.
@@paperrose2132 Is big-bonedness actually a real thing? Or am I not understanding it properly?
I'm a former binge eater. And I found journally and choosing to not eat unhealthy foods helped me alot. Now I'm making my personal goals and dreams a reality.
Everyone needs a Friend like Michelle
My binging helped when I treated meal time as being special. I out on music, had water and a "fun drink", plated it nice, lit a candle etc. I did a lot of the things you mentioned in the video (post-dinner walks for the win!!) But this helped me a lot
Ngl, the idea of binging is not the only thing in the back of my head. I have a nasty eczema too. I pick on it when I'm nervous, just like I binge when I'm nervous, but I'm trying to stop my bad habits
I don’t have eczema but I pick sooo bad
What are some things you do to cut back on this?
@@miyacoxlong2343 I just try to keep my hands busy, but it's really difficult
@@nyanarcho-communist I understand. Maybe I should get back into gundams 😂
I was craving something sweet so I made a cake. Do I have the self control? No. But as the cake was baking, I washed all the dishes, cleaned up everything near me at a fast pace to beat the clock. I justify my binges by saying "I just 'worked out I can afford to eat some cake".
Thank you for this video. I really needed to hear all of this!!
That kind of thinking was me at the height of my ED. I would do strenuous workouts, clean all the house, rake the yard, everything just so I could "earn" a binge. It's really hard sometimes, but I usually air on the side of caution and just measure everything out now.
I hope you're doing great, and really proud of you.
"Think of the After" has really helped heal my relationship with food and eating. Not just remembering how shitty it feels to overeat, but being conscious of how much better I feel when I eat just the right amount and how much more satisfying it is to eat when you're ACTUALLY hungry.
Love your videos and think you are STUNNING ❤️
I've been subscribed to you for at least two years, but I've never seen this video before. (it's three years old.) I'm so impressed with how strong your personality is, how practical, resourceful and committed you are, and how you have succeeded.
How you are succeeding every day!
Scrolling through the comments, you have such a positive influence on people's lives, and that is really beautiful to behold.
Your dogs are adorable! Best wishes! 🙏💜👑💫
I’m amazed by how many people actually have struggled with binge eating. I wish I would’ve gone to UA-cam and found these videos when I was younger so I didn’t feel so alone during my binge eating times.
An activity idea for you guys that’s helped me. Pick up quilting, it’s a hands on activity (so you can’t eat while doing it 😅), it keeps your brain active cause it’s kinda like a puzzle, and best of all you have a new blanket when you’re done!
I'm currently saving up for a couple more really lovely embroidery kits, definitely can't snack while doing any type of sewing or needlework... can't get crumbs on the fabric😅
This is why I knit! It's hands on enough that I can't eat while doing it
This advice is both helpful & wholesome ❤️
I am going to therapy for binge eating disorder and these are what my therapist told me to do and works for 20days
*stop counting calories
*eat every 4 hours and 2 hours after dinner have a small dessert
*eat till you feel full and then stop
*feel your food, eat slowly and taste your food.
*stop thinking black and white, s.it can happen, try to be better next day
These worked for me. 20 days binge free☺️
I’m gonna try some of these tips!! I’m not sure I have BDE, but food can sometimes obsessively take over my mind and I also hork down my food. I barely even taste my food.
Also congrats on being binge free for so long!!!!
I suffered with an ED from my teenage years to my mid/last 20's.
I was anorexic, then bulimic. So not a healthy relationship with food. Today I'm finally healthy. What works for me is to eat small portion 3 to 5 times a day. I don't eat breakfast, but I can eat a banana at 10am, then a light veggie meal, then maybe a little cracker at 15pm, then I eat a light dinner with a snack before bed. I know that people are saying that breakfast is the more important meal of the day and that you shouldn't eat after 20pm something, but I just don't function like this. Just listen to your body. And I drink a lot of teas and cappuccinos. Sometimes I feel ''hungry'' but finally I was thirsty. Don't feel guilty because you're not eating breakfast+meal+dinner. If you eat smaller portions you can absolutely eat more often
Awesome! 20 days is a lot but it's only the beginning. You got this. ❤️
Congratulations!
Beating the disorder > controlling intake. Game changer!!
I lost 60 pounds and I no longer binge eat, but I relate to this so hard. The desire to binge never fully goes away, but there are behaviors you can implement in your life to gain control of it. Getting healthier feels so empowering!
Your hair looks so good here, I mean you are always flawless but loving the beachy vibes here
I’m working on recovering from binge eating and therapy has really helped! And so has journaling and exercising and writing down everything I eat. You honestly are part of how I realized it was an issue! You’re a super cool person! ❤️
I'm telling you filming this twice was worth it, you made my day!
Unfortunately I think she will never change her eating habits. She needs a lot of therapy and seems unwilling to really go through intensive therapy. Though I truly hope I am wrong and she will find the inner strength to do so.
I agree. It’s pretty sad. I think the only way she gets an endorphin release is eating and shopping.
@@arthurshat7793 this. This is what is so terrifying and sad. I truly believe she feels miserable and food and shopping is the only thing giving her good chemicals in the brain. It sounds impossible. I honestly don't expect anyone in that situation to be able to deal with food addiction on their own. She needs to be in a facility to keep her safe.
@@mordecaiissad8529 This sounds accurate. She needs a guardian and a full care team to put her into some sort of long-term care facility. The way she spends money is detrimental to her physical and psychological health, and if she refuses to get a therapist, someone needs to do it for her, because she needs that help.
@@mordecaiissad8529 I absolutely agree. She’s gonna have to relinquish complete control or she will eat herself into immobility. If that happens, I see no hope.
@@galeforce3192 im a therapist in training (long way to go), I honestly don't see how a therapist would help her without working in facility or her having a major shift in her mentality without therapy. From what I can see this isn't a control issue in itself she's in parasuicidal behaviour territory. Ofc I can't claim anything for sure. But to me it seems she won't be able to change without extensive 24h care or her actually deciding that her life is worth more. And being miserable about life and yourself usually doesn't allow for that.
It really is a testament of your strength and will power when you live with people who constantly say things like "I might die tomorrow, so I might as well eat it right now" or when they just don't understand how hard it really is to just not binge and they bring home junk food and tell you to just not eat it.
I started counting macros and it literally feels like a game to me. On day 35 and I did binge eat tonight for the first time since I started. But I haven't felt deprived since starting. Back to it tomorrow. I'm not angry with myself as 1 day out of 35 is better than every other day, I just need to do better and tell myself no next time.
10000% I’m exactly that same kind of binger. 2018-2019 I lost 75lbs following these exact rules. It works. I let the bad habits and binging creep back in and I’m in the process of changing my lifestyle and losing weight again. These rules are the reason I know I’ll be successful. I’ve lost 15lbs so far. Taking it day by day.
I swear Michelle's videos educate me on so many things, I mean, I had no idea these people even existed
I really appreciate you posting this. I've had binge eating disorder for 30 years (once in a while I'd go 3-4 months without doing it), and nothing I've tried has worked long-term. I feel confident that following these steps will start me on a healthier journey.
I unfortunately have OCD which causes food aversions, I only feel safe eating my "safe foods" which is primarily bread and potato based, luckily I'm working with an expert in exposure therepy and I'm getting my life back together, no more sitting and eating tonnes of carbs, I now like veggies 😅
Felt this. and adhd so I have sensory issues with certain foods
@@tomcruisesmiddlefronttooth9221 I have sensory issues with certain foods as well. I even have a visceral reaction if I see or smell some of it, so my poor husband can’t have certain foods in the house and keeps those condiments etc at work. I’ve considered getting help for it, but I honestly don’t think my life would improve with mayo in it
I am so happy for you
Veggie tater tots and veggie fries are my new life savers try them out
so proud of you, thats incredible
When I’m at the store I’m so good at telling myself, “No you don’t need that. It’s bad for you.” And then later that night I’d cut someone for a cookie. But I try to distract myself or find a healthy option that satisfies the craving.
This was so helpful. I watched another video about binge eating. I really didn’t think I was a binge eater. But for some reason the way you explained it and kept it so real I came to a realization that I’ve been in denial. I’ve been making excuses too. This was very relatable. Thank you. I have lost 17 pounds and I’ve been going to the gym 4 times a week and I started losing motivation because nothing has happened recently. I’m not giving up though.
Honestly tracking my calories is so helpful, I suffer from binge restrict cycles, I have a minimum and maximum amount that I can eat in a day, because unless I give myself a minimum I will subconscious not eat all day and then use that to justify eating a bunch of junk food
I agree with you! I have a minimum not just maximum amount to eat because some days my mind will be like “see how little you can eat” then later that night or the next day... just binge monster haha
Yeah I am a recovering anorexic and sometimes I need to track to make sure I’m eating ENOUGH food.
@@evangelinasmusic yup me too! If I just eat whatever I’ll eat like under 1000 calories. At least I’m eating an adequate intake now, even if I’m a little obsessive
At the start of video: *cooking bacon cheeseburgers*
Mid video: *puts the fries back for asparagus, removes buns*
@@ElephantseatShorts 👁️👄👁️ I thought it said hot chocolate and was like "what weirdo EATS hot chocolate" lol
You can still eat fries. I bake my fries, weight my potato on my food scale. Make sure it’s under 200 calories. Spray the smallest amount of oil on the baking pan, add salt (don’t go crazy) and bake it. It won’t be super crispy but it’s still worth it when you’re having cravings. Go easy on condiments. I still eat burgers but I cook it in an air fryer that drains the fat. Don’t make the burger too big and go easy on condiments. I literally use about three drops each of bbq sauce and mustard on each bun. Add seasoned grilled onion, tomato and lettuce. Use a small bun that’s under 150 calories. Don’t put butter on the bun. This is usually dinner. Burger and fries. It’s about 620 calories with a side of fruits or some homemade veggie salsa. Keeps me stuffed! My calorie range is between 1400-1600 and I burn 400-500 calories. I only eat this when I know I’ve burned a certain amount of calories so I’m still in a deficit.
That Palpatine clip with the oreos had me DYING.
Thought I would share - literally you’ve been my inspo for working out and eating better. I have bulimia nervosa, and since I’ve been in recovery I’ve gained a lot of weight (particularly during lockdown). This is the first time in my life that I’ve lost weight HEALTHILY and for my health, rather than out of insecurity. Please keep it up! Your content is awesome!
As a teen I asked my dad to lock the junk food in a cabinet and in a binge daze I tore the house apart to find the key to get at the junk food. RIP
This monochromatic peach moment is so good.
Amberlynn has chicken nuggets for breakfast, ice cream for lunch and spaghetti with mashed potato for dinner. And that's her "on track" Curvy calories day 1. I wish she would eat whole foods with high protein.
I love how honest you are about your struggles with binge eating. I'm not diagnosed with BED but I do have a tendency to lean towards overeating. Coupled with hypothyroidism, I struggle to keep my body healthy.
Being strict with myself is everything. I don't buy bags of chips or boxes of cookies because I know the temptation to eat the whole box will be too strong. Luckily I can make the choice not to buy these things. When the urge to eat strikes I am forced to choose from what is in my house, which is largely healthy. When I do crave something sweet I make a lemon tea with honey. Or once in a blue moon I will purchase a single cookie from the bakery. Just one! If I buy five I will eat five at once. I know this. And to deal with it I have to set rules for myself that will help me avoid my weaknesses.
What you said about the "oh I already messed up my diet today so I might as well keep eating junk" is so true too. I have to fight that mindset so hard!
I’m an unorthodox binger I think. When I get super anxious I don’t wanna eat at all. I sometimes won’t eat for days. Then I get realllllly hungry and eat my whole kitchen. Watching you has actually helped me cook and eat regularly. Even when I am anxious I will make myself eat something and recently I have been choosing healthy options. I have rediscovered my love for cooking! Thank you michelle.
when you mentioned Chantal/ Foody Beauty, she tends to flip flop between 🎻🎻"here's all my health problems, I need help, I wanna get healthy"🎻🎻 and being indignant, cursing out her fanbase, entertaining feeders, and saying, "If you don't like watching me, or any other fat person, eating and living life- don't watch me". Sadly, she will not listen to this.
Very accurate summary.
LMAO YES
She:" I wouldn't recommend fasting for people who binge."
*First day of Ramadan*
Me:" Well......"
loooolll. I feel you. I am currently around 240 lbs
I went to a nutritionist recently because I want to lose weight, and she gave me a lot of advice on what to do for Ramadan (to continue losing weight). If you're interested I can give you some of the tips she gave me
@@zahraa4149 if you please 💜
@@hoeforjoy1566 just keep in mind I'm actively trying to lose weight
- exercise while you're fasting for around 20-30 minutes, preferably close to futoor time ( try to drink enough water so you drink get dehydrated)
- don't immediately eat a big meal to break the fast. Eat a few dates, some yoghurt then wait for 10 minute. After that you can eat maybe soup, some protein.
- Try to avoid the deep fired or the really sweet foods
- if you feel hungry try to fill up on vegetables. Have fun making differnt salads
- be mindful when you snack
- for suhoor try to not eat a big meal everyday. Alternate between eating something light (sandwiches for example) and the big meals
- eat bananas with suhoor as they can help you feel less thirsty
@@zahraa4149 thank you so much ❤
@@hoeforjoy1566 omg thank you so much!!!
For anyone that struggles with binging this information is literally gold I wish I had this amount of information when I was fighting my binging disorder
You are refreshing. I think about food every minute of the day. I lost weight in the past year.. starting eating less amount’s per meal and more times through the day, basically foraging. Walking more , being outside more. Just a little change can make a huge difference.
This brings me back a few years ago when I got to a point where I was gaining weight and overreacting (we have way too many parties with food in community theater). Getting to work from home has also helped-I am now in complete control of what I eat. The temptations of food are something I still struggle with, but loosing almost 20 pounds and being comfortable was what kept me going. I also love vegetables and cooking healthy meals and being creative in the kitchen.
I am so offended that I subscribed and clicked the reminder button.
If anyone can pull Amberlynn out of her self-made pit of tragedy, it’s Michelle. Praying ALR sees this 🙌
Amberlynn stops me from bingeing because I don’t want to be her size and i’m only 14. she’s also a back ground noise when I go to sleep lol
yeah seeing people that big, scares me after I have a binge and feel like giving up 🤮
Today i was at the supermarket and i saw these oreos covered in white chocolate... And omg i was so tempted to buy it. Back in the day i ate at least two packages of those and i haven´t seen them in store in, like, forever. But i didn´t buy them, because i do not want to go down this road again. Not buying junk food is half the fight
I discovered your channel yesterday and Im obsessed, I have PCOS too (I´ve had it for 3 years, I got diagnosed at 15 and I´m 18 now), seeing you being so fit is really helping me
That nicocado clip is really me in the mirror every morning
Lmao 😭
When I asked my sister for advice on a replacement for snacking, she told me to try alcohol...😂
Uhhh get away from your sister!! Holy shit... At least people with BED get sympathy. Become an alcoholic and you'll get a kick in the face every time you try to get help.
I was once given the advise to start smoking because it reduces your hungry 🤨🤔 Uhm no, I will just eat in a calory deficit
Guys
She was probably joking.
Wow, I can’t believe you invented that neon coral color ✨🔥
I was already working on eating better and limiting certain foods out of my diet, then I found you. I struggle with binge eating and it makes me feel so happy to find someone who beat it. You inspire me and you are so entertaining. The only thing I binge now are your videos. ♥
I do a lot of that walking in place because I can't go to the gym with a mask because my asthma is too bad right now so doing physical activity while wearing a mask is too risky so all of my workouts have to be at home. So I love hearing you say that lol.
Thanks for the idea of walking in place 😀lol. I really want to exercise so badly but due to the mask mandate at the gym, I cannot breathe and exercise with a mask.
I wish I would feel safe taking walks or jogs around my own neighborhood. My bf and I just moved into a new home, it's not a terrible neighborhood yet there is a lot of ppl that walk around that are just loud and obnoxious. Also the kids that run wild thats parents just sadly toss outside so they don't have to deal with them(that is so sad and it makes me mad since there are crazy ppl out there! My son never went out alone without supervision! Not these days and my mom was the same with me and I was bone in the 80s. So glad she was over protective!) and the dogs that bark that aren't fenced in or on a leash make me nervous and not feel comfortable in going out. It doesn't matter what time of day unfortunately. Also I don't want un-wanted attention from old perverted weirdos that won't take a hint. It truly induces anxiety attacks (I actually suffer severe anxiety and am on medication for it and have been for over a decade if that says anything). Plus I am an introvert so I just want a peaceful place to enjoy nature and exercise in peace😅.
I was starting to get depressed because I really just want to get healthy for my mental health and physical health and felt I was doomed since my bf does not believe that exercise equipment is necessary and I really wanted a treadmill or something like that.
Maybe running in place would help solve my issue lol and doing random exercises to warm up. I need a routine and want one and hopefully that will help😄
Thank you for the idea😊
@@ChristinasMystery you should try Jump roping. It’s a really great form of cardio and you could do it at home or in your patio. There’s a channel called *The Jump rope dudes* where they teach you how to Jump rope efficiently, do tricks, etc. It can be just as effective as running (of course depending on the pace you go at and how long). Jumping rope at a moderate pace roughly equivocates to running an eight-minute-mile. Plus, it burns more calories per minute and engages more muscles than swimming and it’s fun! I highly recommend Jump roping