​The Treatment of Binge Eating

 Involves an analysis of the particularities of the binge eating (i.e., the what, when, where, how, and why)
and, based on the analysis, the development of alternative coping mechanisms.

Our program combines techniques for reducing binge eating and improving weight control.
Thus, whereas in many programs for binge eating participants tend not to lose any weight,
​ our approach allows individuals to work on both goals simultaneously.
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Features of binge eating​


​Individuals suffering with binge eating experience embarrassment or shame about their eating habits, and their symptoms may often be hidden. Here are some behavioural and emotional features of binge eating:
  • Continuing to eat until extreme fullness
  • Inability to stop eating or feeling out of control of the amount eaten
  • Stockpiling food to eat secretly at a later time
  • Eating normally when in the presence of others but gorging when alone
  • Experiencing feelings of stress or anxiety that can only be relieved by eating
Binge eating occurs in people of all weight levels,
but is more common in obese individuals.
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Binge eating complicates the treatment of obesity.
Obese binge eaters show more emotional issues than obese non-binge eaters,
and tend to do less well in standard weight loss programs.

Individuals with significant problems with obesity and binge eating need a specialized form of treatment
addressing both problems, since working on both issues together has synergistic effects.

That’s why we developed our multidisciplinary
Obesity and Binge Eating Program.
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"If you're struggling with obesity and binge eating, come and see us,
​ the specialists in comprehensive obesity care. ​
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