It can sound counterintuitive but it’s something that I see all the time: an individual becomes obsessive with “healthy eating” and finds themselves binge eating. Notice the term obsessive, this is what makes it problematic. The thinking around healthy eating becomes dogmatic with little to no flexibility. [Note: You’ll notice I put “healthy eating” in […]

What is Binge Eating? First, let’s address what binge eating actually is, because there’s often confusion around the term: Binge eating is eating a large quantity of food while feeling a loss of control around your eating. In order for something to be considered a “binge” it must include those two elements: (1) large quantity […]

I was honored to be invited to talk to a Mood Disorder Support Group in Bowie, MD. I spoke about binge eating disorder and body image issues.  The amount of feedback I got back from the audience after the presentation was done made it all worth it! Some keys points to take away about Binge […]

Instead of taking a vow to not have a single piece of Halloween candy this year (let’s be realistic here), I have some strategies to get you through the Halloween season without bingeing on those delicious Reese Peanut butter Cups. It is possible to throughly enjoy candy without binge eating. If you are currently suffering […]

It’s fall and the weather has changed (quickly and drastically!). With the weather changing, so can your mood and energy. Here are some common questions I get about light therapy and how to use it to improve mood, energy and sleep. What is Light Therapy? Using light therapy is a life saver for so many […]