"I eat really clean", Kyle said "Even my binges are on healthy things. That's why it's confusing. I'm a fit guy. I'm a healthy eater who binge eats." Kyle's words bring up a number of misconceptions about binge eating and the people who suffer from it. In today's episode, we'll delve into why clean eating can lead to or exacerbate binge eating.

Join us to discover how the fitness industry's sometimes extreme dietary advice can lead to disordered eating and why it’s common among athletes and gym-goers. We'll discuss the misconceptions around binge eating, the dangers of food morality, and practical steps to regain a healthy relationship with food.

If you are a fitness enthusiast who eats perfectly most of the time, but you find yourself caught in the cycle of clean eating and binge eating, then this episode is for you.

👉Dietitian Bonnie Roney's Facebook post mentioned in the episode.

Episode Timeline:
00:00 Kyle's College Fitness Journey
01:34 Misconceptions About Binge Eating
02:56 Fitness Industry's Influence on Eating Disorders
06:03 Kyle's Misconceptions and Realizations
08:00 "Healthy" Binge Food Is Still Binge Food
10:24 Fit People Can Also Struggle With Disordered Eating
12:24 Steps to Overcome Disordered Eating
14:36 Anticipating Resistance and Moving Slowly
16:56 Unrealistic Male Body Standards
18:50 The Role of Marketing in Eating Habits
21:45 Conclusion and Listener Support

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Have you ever thought, "I know what to do, I just need to consistently do it"? Who hasn't? Sometimes we need accountability. Sometimes we need specific strategies, new tools, or a bit of help. If you are want help to become a confident, sensible eater with 1:1 personalized attention, sign up at ConfidentEaters.com.

Our philosophy on treatment includes supporting people in many areas of life in addition to meeting their nutrition needs. Eating disorder recovery certainly involves modifying your eating, but if someone only works on the food piece of their life, they often can't completely escape from the symptoms. They may relapse into binge eating again, or they might replace it with a different coping behavior. That's why this podcast covers such a broad spectrum of topics, aside from food.

You may remember my client, Allison, from an episode in September, 2025, where we talked about how including joyful activities just for her was a critical missing piece of her recovery from binge eating disorder. Today you'll hear another recording of one of my sessions with Allison this time hitting on some new themes.

Join us as we explore the crucial habit of managing your energy levels throughout the day. If you often find yourself drained and only capable of brain-dead scrolling, it's likely because you've run your battery all the way down. We discuss the importance of inserting rest periods before reaching total exhaustion and how small adjustments, like a regular walk, can recharge your battery.

We can all be learning, strengthening ourselves, and winning together. If you feel like taking a rest or doing something just for fun, seems uncomfortable, unacceptable, or even impossible, this episode is for you.

Episode Timeline:

01:35 Challenges of Taking Breaks

03:42 Struggles with Work-Life Balance

06:10 Strategies for Overcoming Habits

08:16 Setting Personal Policies

12:44 Reflecting on Choices

12:58 Opportunities for Rest

13:23 The Pressure to be Productive

17:21 Responding to Sabotaging Thoughts
21:13 Concluding Thoughts and Next Steps

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Have you ever thought, "I know what to do, I just need to consistently do it"? Who hasn't? Sometimes we need accountability. Sometimes we need specific strategies, new tools, or a bit of help. If you are want help to become a confident, sensible eater with 1:1 personalized attention, sign up at ConfidentEaters.com.

Have you ever had the thought 'I don't deserve good things'? This pervasive belief can be subtle, but it's not harmless. Today we are going to explore what's really going on with this belief.

When we peel back the layers, we can see that the belief of "deservingness" is rooted in conditional worth messaging, internalized shame, and fear- which can all impact our food choices and self-care. It's time to challenge these beliefs and embrace the idea that you are inherently worthy of good things, without needing to earn them.

You will learn more about how these patterns manifest in everyday life and receive guidance on transforming these thoughts to promote healing and self-compassion. We can't wait for you to listen!

Episode Timeline:
00:51 The Concept of Deserving

02:11 Origins of the Belief

02:38 Internalized Shame

03:49 Conditional Worth Messaging

06:20 Fear of Impermanence

07:24 Negative Core Beliefs

09:19 Deservingness and Food

11:07 Challenging the Deservingness Belief

13:39 Extending Generosity to Yourself

15:04 Conclusion and Support

Connect with Georgie and the Confident Eaters Coaches:

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Have you ever thought, "I know what to do, I just need to consistently do it"? Who hasn't? Sometimes we need accountability. Sometimes we need specific strategies, new tools, or a bit of help. If you are want help to become a confident, sensible eater with 1:1 personalized attention, sign up at ConfidentEaters.com.