Eating Psychology Archives - The Mindful Body

I want to eat in these two ways

by Donatella Porceddu | Sep 22, 2022 | Bingeing, Diet Culture, Eating Psychology

“Good food is the foundation of genuine happiness.” – Auguste Escoffier A few days ago, while rummaging through a drawer, I found this journal. From the cover it seemed new so I immediately thought it would become my next journal once I finish the one I’m writing...

How to enjoy the food you label as ‘bad’ without bingeing on it?

by Donatella Porceddu | Aug 11, 2022 | Bingeing, Eating Psychology

“There are times when a piece of red velvet cake or a stick of licorice is just the food that will satisfy your taste buds. And eating these types of foods doesn’t mean you are an unhealthy eater.” – Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch What if I told you that...

How can I break the cycle of bingeing and restricting?

by Donatella Porceddu | Jul 14, 2022 | Bingeing, Eating Psychology, Self-Care

In my clients’ sessions and in the mindful conversations I have with women struggling with the food obsession, the number one piece of advice I get asked about is this: How can I break the cycle of bingeing and restricting? After helping many women with disordered...

Why distractions to stop binge eating don’t work

by Donatella Porceddu | May 19, 2022 | Bingeing, Eating Psychology

Have you been looking for ways to distract yourself and stop binge eating? I don’t believe distractions are the best way to stop binges. Quite the opposite. Over the past few weeks, I’ve focused on slowing down and on spending time connecting deeply with people,...

That moment in life when you’re in need of a change

by Donatella Porceddu | Apr 21, 2022 | Bingeing, Coaching, Eating Psychology, Mindset

“Change is painful, but nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don’t belong.” – Mandy Hale In today’s article I’d like to talk about change…about that burning need for something to change that we all experience at...

The role of dieting in the development of eating difficulties

by Donatella Porceddu | Apr 7, 2022 | Bingeing, Diet Culture, Eating Psychology

“I have so many voices pulling at me. One voice tells me to diet, another says diets are too restrictive. One voice tells me to fast and another one tells me to binge. I get very hungry listening to all these voices and then I have to eat. And I have to eat a lot,...