While we are certainly known for our binge eating disorder treatment program in Howard County, we recognize that many folks come to us looking for treatment for other compulsive behaviors. Those may include compulsive spending, sex, and the like. All of this comes down to one term: binge behavior. The purpose of binge behavior is […]
Everything in Moderation
When I first started down the road toward recovery from my eating disorder, I began working with a dietitian who really understood the disease. She told me early on in our sessions that her philosophy was “everything in moderation, including moderation.” That was a pretty powerful concept. For anyone with an eating disorder, life is […]
What is weight management and how can we help
I get asked about weight loss a lot by clients struggling with binge eating. They’re not only tired of feeling out of control with their food, but they want to be a svelte, younger version of themselves too. I tell them, “Absolutely, we can help you with weight management, but weight loss is not a […]
Medication for BED as a tool, not a cure
So this past week I had a tough interaction with someone who took offense to a Twitter post of a New York Times article we re-Tweeted. The article was about the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medication Vyvanse being re-purposed as a Binge Eating Disorder (BED) medication, but that “no one is cheering” about this. […]
Meal planning for the large family - a success story!
Candace is a former Intensive Outpatient Program patient at TBITC and wanted to share a major success for her recovery from Binge Eating Disorder (BED). Meal planning is one of the biggest challenges for those with eating disorders, and she found a way to make it an inclusive experience with her family. She shares her […]
Weight and body size aren’t the only clues to an eating disorder
Many people with eating disorders report that a doctor or therapist has refused to treat an eating disorder, based on faulty stereotypes. This occurs because many people—even professionals—believe that weight or visual characteristics can be used identify an eating disorder. For example, many assume that people with anorexia will be bone-protruding thin, that binge eaters […]
Reactive Eating
Many eating behaviors are reactive responses which you are completely unaware of - a form of mindless eating. Sometimes reactive eating is a response to an uncomfortable feeling such as guilt or stress, or a distorted perception of a situation. And sometimes it’s simply a habit, such as making a bee line to your favorite […]
When a Workout Isn’t Really Working Out
For personal trainers, a life of physical fitness and healthy eating is as natural as breathing. It’s as much a part of their daily routine as that morning cup of coffee is for the average American. But unlike the average American, they also know how to listen to their body’s signals. They back off from […]
Steps to Take When Dealing with Binge Eating Disorder
Binge eating disorder, a disorder characterized by an overwhelming desire to eat large amounts of food, can be a difficult problem to overcome. In fact, this disorder may be especially difficult due to the fact that food is a necessary part of life. Unlike those with a drug problem or smoking addiction, food cannot just […]