"I eat really clean", Kyle said "Even my binges are on healthy things. That's why it's confusing. I'm a fit guy. I'm a healthy eater who binge eats." Kyle's words bring up a number of misconceptions about binge eating and the people who suffer from it. In today's episode, we'll delve into why clean eating can lead to or exacerbate binge eating.
Join us to discover how the fitness industry's sometimes extreme dietary advice can lead to disordered eating and why it’s common among athletes and gym-goers. We'll discuss the misconceptions around binge eating, the dangers of food morality, and practical steps to regain a healthy relationship with food.
If you are a fitness enthusiast who eats perfectly most of the time, but you find yourself caught in the cycle of clean eating and binge eating, then this episode is for you.
👉Dietitian Bonnie Roney's Facebook post mentioned in the episode.
Episode Timeline:
00:00 Kyle's College Fitness Journey
01:34 Misconceptions About Binge Eating
02:56 Fitness Industry's Influence on Eating Disorders
06:03 Kyle's Misconceptions and Realizations
08:00 "Healthy" Binge Food Is Still Binge Food
10:24 Fit People Can Also Struggle With Disordered Eating
12:24 Steps to Overcome Disordered Eating
14:36 Anticipating Resistance and Moving Slowly
16:56 Unrealistic Male Body Standards
18:50 The Role of Marketing in Eating Habits
21:45 Conclusion and Listener Support
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