Food Addiction Support Group
An individual suffering from a food addiction disorder frequently experiences episodes of uncontrolled eating, or binging, during which they may feel frenzied or out of control. They will eat much more quickly than is normal, and continue to eat even past the point of being uncomfortably full. Binging in this way is generally followed by a period of intense guilt feelings...
For me, something that can trigger a binge or overeating is the fact that I find myself eating too fast. When I do this, I'm not able to actually enjoy the food I'm eating but instead just chew a couple times, swallow and go for more. If you do this, you don't actually satisfy yourself and it will lead to a vicious cycle of unsatisfaction and the need to find something (more food) to fix this.
A trick someone taught me not too long ago is to see how many times you can chew the food in your mouth. As you're doing this, you have more time to enjoy the food you're eating. Food is not enjoyed in the throat or digestive system but while its on your tongue. So as you're eating, try chewing for longer and savor the flavors on your tongue.
A trick someone taught me not too long ago is to see how many times you can chew the food in your mouth. As you're doing this, you have more time to enjoy the food you're eating. Food is not enjoyed in the throat or digestive system but while its on your tongue. So as you're eating, try chewing for longer and savor the flavors on your tongue.
Eating too fast is definately a problem I relate to,
For me it makes no sense, I love food and eating so much you'd think I took my time over a meal wouldn't you!?
Another suggestion i was given was to put your knife and fork down between each mouth full.
Take regular sips of water, and another one was to chew with your eyes closed.
xx
Thanks!
~Krissy :)
I agree with whoever suggested eating with your eyes closed. It helps you to give a little more conscious thought to what exactly is in your mouth.