As emotional eaters, our behaviors around food vary. I was a binger…and I could pack away thousands of calories in one sitting. But some have different habits with food. In this episode, I talk about our various habits and how they help us manage our emotions. Yes, you can be more than one type, but getting aware of what you do and why is the first step toward healing your relationship with food.
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Binging Behavior:
Started in childhood, influenced by sister
Typical intake: 2,000-4,000 calories per binge
Consumed high-calorie, comfort foods
Termed “garbage eating” for disposing of remaining food
Snacking Behavior:
Continuous nibbling, grazing, picking
Food serves as a comfort or security blanket
Emotional aspect: numbing out from emotions
Snacking as a form of emotional eating
Stuffing Behavior:
Eating more than necessary at meals
Consuming heavier, calorie-rich foods
Seeks fullness to avoid feeling emotions
Similar to snacking and binging as an escape mechanism
Reasons for Using Food:
Painkiller: numbing uncomfortable feelings
Escape: distraction from emotions
Punishment: subconscious guilt leading to overeating