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What To Do After A Binge
Uniquely You
Illusion of Control
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👉SWIPE, SAVE & SHARE! 🍔Binge eating —almo

👉SWIPE, SAVE & SHARE!

🍔Binge eating —almost all of us have done it. That mindless state where you rapidly eat without pause. Your brain gets switched to autopilot, and it feels as if you're watching yourself from afar. It's an out-of-body experience, and an act that usually ends with guilt and shame.

So, what are you supposed to do after a binge?

1.) FORGIVE YOURSELF
It might be difficult to find compassion for yourself in the aftermath of a binge, but it's important to practice. Having a binge is a normal part of being human. It is not a crime, nor is it a character flaw. And you are most definitely NOT a failure.
A binge is just feedback. It's a reminder that you should explore other avenues to express and cope with your emotions.

2.) FIND AN OUTLET
After a binge, you likely won't be thinking rationally. One of the best things you can do is find distractions to fill your time and quiet your mind. Some ideas are to call a friend, journal, make a new playlist, watch TV, take a nap, or go outside. Any type of mindless, self-care activity will be beneficial.

3.) AVOID THE SCALE
It can be tempting to weigh yourself after a binge, but keep in mind this is one of the worst things you can do. After a binge, your weight will temporarily and artificially fluctuate higher. This is why it's important to avoid the scale following a binge because any number you see will be inaccurate.

4.) DON'T RESTRICT
One of the most important things you can do is to get right back on track as if nothing happened. Also, mental hunger is often overlooked and eating normally will help prevent falling back into the binge-restrict cycle.

5.) IDENTIFY PATTERNS
Often, our binges have a theme or pattern to them. Take a moment to reflect —why did you binge? What triggered it? Once you identify your patterns and triggers, you can begin to implement strategies to deal with these stressors in the future.

Remember that healing your relationship with food is a process, not a quick fix or a test of willpower. ~Britt💜

☀️I used to envy and idolize celebrities and m

☀️I used to envy and idolize celebrities and models in the media. I faithfully purchased and devoured all the weekly gossip, health, and diet magazines that bombarded the checkout aisles at local stores. Every week a new issue came out, but the information was always more or less the same. But they consistently promised "This was it!" —they held the secret to getting the perfect body and a revolutionary new method to obtaining happiness. I was sold. Every. Single. Time.

These magazines took far more from me than my money though. They took my time, as I prioritized researching all the products that comprised some celebrity's diet plan. They took my self-esteem, as I mindlessly browsed airbrushed photos of bodies I could never emulate. They took my physical health, as I forced myself to adhere to unsustainable eating and exercise plans. And above all else they took my sanity and sense of self. I realized no matter how much I tried to copy the regimens of those I wished to resemble, it would always be my reflection I saw in the mirror.

Fad diets or celebrity endorsed programs exist because of our internal dissatisfaction and incessant need for a quick fix. They survive on our consent to risk our wellbeing in exchange for the utopian lifestyle designed to deceive. One of their marked deficiencies is that they ignore NUMEROUS factors that play a part in determining what we look like. It's not as simple as just calories and exercise. And even then —we are not machines —all bodies process, utilize, and store calories differently. Health is as much an art as it is a science.

One of the most beautiful things about us results from our differences. None of us share the exact same DNA or genetic makeup. And each one of us is going to approach and relate to life in our own way. You don't need to eat-like or exercise-like someone else. You do get to embrace who you are and marvel that you're one in a million. ~Britt💜

📸PHOTO DUMP! “Hold on tight” is the best ca

📸PHOTO DUMP! “Hold on tight” is the best catchphrase to describe how the year 2021 unfolded for me. Many of the things I had intended to do didn't go as planned, and I was forced to live with constant instability. Good intentions, good thoughts, good choices and good actions do not always guarantee a good outcome.

I experienced some unexpected setbacks with my health, and I had to take a step back from participating in many activities and projects. Despite the difficult curveballs life threw at me, it was also tremendously giving. As I reflect on this year, my mind zeros in on times filled with laughter, joy, family, new experiences, gratitude and a wealth of personal growth. Living in the moment and staying present is not easy, but it allows you to fully absorb and interact with your surroundings. This year illuminated what matters most to me, and it reinforced my priorities and values —and for that I feel fortunate. ~Britt💜

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