Hi Hannah!

I came across your post and decided to make my first contribution right here and now 🙂

I am a recovered binge eater. I read the responses here and I can already see there is a pressure on eating healthier/exercising. Whilst these are valid points because eating food, which is good for you makes you feel good, as Anita said there is more to binge eating than food. Binge eating disorder has really nothing to do with food- it’s the hidden reasons that drive it and will continue to drive it if you don’t address it.

I put a lot of pressure on myself to maintain ‘acceptable’ weight when I struggled with my binge eating disorder and depression, and, obviously, failed painfully. It was only when I stopped paying that much attention to food and dedicated time to solving the problems at hand, that I saw a real improvement. I really recommend you read stuff Isabel writes on her website: http://isabelfoxenduke.com/

Susie Orbach and her Bodies and Fat is the Feminist Issue also helped me address the inner doubts and lack of self-confidence.

I am keeping my fingers crossed for you!