Overeating from time to time is fairly normal, especially during a large holiday meal like Thanksgiving. But for those with binge eating disorder it can become a regular occurrence, in that they may “frequently consume unusually large amounts of food and feel unable to stop eating,” says the Mayo Clinic. While many people with binge […]
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We’re constantly faced with images of the “ideal” body on magazines, often without considering the health implications of achieving a lower weight. The reality is that not everyone is the same body type. Health experts tell us to focus more on feeling good and increasing energy rather than stringently controlling weight. Here are 7 signs you’re weight obsessed.
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Eating disorders are linked with both genetics and situational factors. Cultural obsession with thinness as evidenced in media and advertising is thought to play a role. We look into some important eating disorder facts for adolescents and young adults.
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While you may think of eating as a way to fuel your fitness efforts—scientific evidence supports the reverse fact that exercise can also help curb your “hangry” cravings for fatty, calorie, and sugary and starch-laden foods after your workouts. Adopt these six tactics for busting your unhealthy post-workout cravings.
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After you gorge yourself on a decadent meal, what do you do? Go for a run? Starve yourself for a day? Post-binge-fest-abuse can take its toll—both emotionally and physically. Here are some tips on dealing with the aftermath of a holiday food binge.
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