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  Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT‑E) is the gold‑standard treatment for binge eating disorder. It helps people understand how restriction, guilt, and distorted beliefs about food and body image keep the binge cycle alive. When it’s used: CBT‑E is often the first‑line approach when binge eating is tied to irregular eating patterns, chronic dieting, or harsh self‑judgment. How it works: Therapy begins by restoring regular eating — three meals and two to three snacks daily — to stabilize hunger and reduce physiological triggers. Then, it helps identify and challenge the thoughts that lead to binges: “I’ve already blown it,” “I’ll start over tomorrow,” or “I can’t control myself.” Expected results: Within 12–20 weeks, most people experience fewer binges, less guilt, and a more balanced relationship with food. The goal isn’t perfection — it’s consistency and self‑trust. image and some content AI-generated This post was inspired by the book, The Optimistic Food Addict...

Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder in the United States, yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood. People often imagine binge eating as a lack of willpower or “overeating,” but BED is a clinical, biologically influenced disorder that affects people across every age, gender, body size, and background. What BED Actually Is Binge Eating Disorder is defined by reurrent episodes of eating unusually large amounts of food in a short period of time , paired with a sense of loss of control during the episode. People often describe it as feeling “driven,” “numb,” or “checked out,” as if the binge is happening to them rather than by them. A binge episode typically includes: Eating much more rapidly than normal Eating until uncomfortably full Eating large amounts when not physically hungry Eating alone due to embarrassment Feeling guilt, shame, or distress afterward Unlike bulimia, BED does not involve purging , fasting, or excessive exercise after the binge. Who...

  What is a book jewel? A sometimes-overlooked book with remarkable insight and potential significance. Starting in August, we will share near-daily, as possible, reviews of the monthly book jewel - short, succinct reviews that can be read in 1-2 minutes with links to the reviewer by reviewers whose words are worthy of being heard and whose opinions are worthy of being considered. Sometimes a couple of minutes contains more impressive thought than ten times that many. We will let you decide that. This month's book jewel is  The Optimistic Food Addict  by Christina Fisanick. Amazon review by Kay - Highly recommended!   This book is an inspiration for all who have struggled with food addiction, heart-rending at times, an incredible journey shared. Thank-you!!! For more posts about Christina and her book, click  HERE . GET THE BOOK ON DISCOUNT AT  MSI PRESS WEBSTORE USE COUPON CODE FF25 FOR 25% OFF Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on...

    What is a book jewel? A sometimes-overlooked book with remarkable insight and potential significance. Starting in August, we will share near-daily, as possible, reviews of the monthly book jewel - short, succinct reviews that can be read in 1-2 minutes with links to the reviewer by reviewers whose words are worthy of being heard and whose opinions are worthy of being considered. Sometimes a couple of minutes contains more impressive thought than ten times that many. We will let you decide that. This month's book jewel is  The Optimistic Food Addict  by Christina Fisanick. Amazon review by E. B. - Worth the read! I finished this book in just a few hours. I didn't expect to be drawn into her story as much as I was. I admire her strength through such a difficult life. I also appreciate her honesty in sharing her story. Reading this book helped me to begin to understand myself a little more, and maybe some of the reasons why I struggle with a food addiction. Some of ...

photo and The Conversation article by Laura Brow n I cannot stick to diets. I have tried for at 50 years to do so, but I just can't. I know from my friends that I am not alone. THIS diet, though, I CAN manage. It's not exactly a diet. It is more about modestly manage what you buy and eat, as explained clearly and briefly in this great article from The Conversation today: " Changing Your Diet Could Add Ten Years to Your Life -- New Research. " Very nifty, summative, easy-to-use chart, too. Worth the few minutes to read, especially since research says it may add TEN years to your life. Easier said than done? If you are struggling with low self-esteem from food being in control of your life, MIS Press author, Dr. Christine Fisanick, has a very sane and helpful approach to it all. She shares remarkable personal details in her book, The Optimistic Food Addict . Description from Amazon and other sellers:  The Optimistic Food Addict explores the author's journey through...