Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), is a very common condition in women of childbearing age. What are the symptoms of PCOS? Cysts (small fluid-filled sacs) in the ovaries. Testosterone imbalance Excess body hair Hair loss Acne Weight gain Irregular periods Metabolic syndrome Here’s what women with PCOS should know about binge eating disorder. What is Binge […]
Many times people who overeat or binge eat try and control and restrict their eating by bouncing from one crazy diet to the next. I know I have done them all in the past be it Paleo, Cabbage soup, Duchan, Detox diets – well you get the gist – you name it I have tried […]
Over the past few years, I have become very vocal about my struggles. Over the course of my life, I have lost some 300kg in total. In the past, I went from one extreme to another. From binge eating meals of 7000 calories to restricting to 300 calories per day. I have been at both […]
I have always loved cooking and experimenting with food. I remember in the midst of my food struggles with binge eating disorder I would look up the best ‘clean eating’ recipes I could find. Buy all the ingredients, cook, eat, enjoy the meal (for the most part) and then the urges would start. It would feel as […]
‘Tis the season to eat and drink, but what happens if the illness gets in the way? Although eating disorders can be triggered at any time in the year, many with conditions like anorexia, bulimia, orthorexia or binge eating can find Christmas particularly challenging. With such an intense focus on food and family, Christmas can […]
