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Overcome your challenges with binge eating

If you feel stuck and ashamed over your binge eating habits and don’t know how to get out of the cycle, you’re not alone. With proper nutrition care, you can overcome the compulsion to binge, reach a healthy weight, and restore a balanced relationship with food.

Break free from binge eating with personalized support

Registered dietitians are uniquely qualified to help with both the mental and nutritional aspects of binge eating disorder (BED). They can create a custom meal plan that helps with weight management and any other co-occurring health issues you may have while also helping you repair your relationship with food to prevent further bingeing episodes.

Everyone's journey is different, so your dietitian works with you 1 on 1 to provide a hyper-personalized plan

Fay’s dietitians are ready to support your every need, from weight loss to diabetes management or eating disorder treatment. Your nutrition expert is just a few clicks away.

Meeting you where you’re at

Have you tried (seemingly) every diet out there with limited success? Trying to beat prediabetes holistically? Worn out from life and know your diet could be better but don’t know where to start? Your dietitian will assess all this and more to craft a completely personalized approach for your treatment based on your goals, lifestyle, health history, motivators, and more. Fay dietitians use clinically proven methods to drive results, including goal setting, intuitive eating, nutrition education, lifestyle counseling, lab testing, and meal planning.

Learn to nourish yourself from the inside out

The world of nutrition is overwhelming. There’s so much information out there – but how can you know what’s right for you? The reality is: nutrition is complex and requires an expert’s guidance. Registered dietitians are the only nutrition professionals qualified to offer medical nutrition therapy (MNT). That means RDNs have a deep understanding of the chemical properties of food and how that interacts with one’s body on a cellular level to impact overall health. Instead of stressing out over the latest food trend, put your care in the hands of a dietitian and find ease in knowing you’re getting personalized, research-backed nutrition advice.

Taking the non-diet approach

Ready to break free from the harsh voice in your head criticizing your every food choice? Whether weight loss is part of your goals or not, your dietitian can help calm the noise with a research-backed approach that addresses both the practical challenges of daily meals and the psychological factors of disordered eating. You can learn ways to manage your health and weight that go beyond the confines of a traditional “diet” by prioritizing balance and finding the right nutrition approach for you personally.

Your personal accountability partner

Accountability is a crucial factor in making any lifestyle change. Having a set weekly meeting with your dietitian – and knowing you have an expert on your side – can make a world of difference when it comes to sticking to your nutrition goals. You’ll have regular check-ins where you go over your progress and any challenges you’re facing, and together, you and your dietitian will make adjustments to account for your evolving needs. RDNs know as well as anyone that a successful plan is one that fits into your life, not works against it.

Practical meal planning guidance

You have to make a lot of decisions every day, including what to eat. Meal planning removes the headache of that decision, and when it’s done in partnership with your dietitian, it’s that much easier to meet your goals without exhausting yourself in the process. All the hard work of figuring out how much to eat and when is already done for you – you just need to stick to the plan. Your RDN can provide meal ideas and recipes too, which can help boost adherence and make following your plan simpler and more enjoyable.

Working with intuitive eating principles

No matter why you’re getting a dietitian’s expertise, intuitive eating principles can help almost anyone cultivate a healthier relationship with food. Using behavioral psychology, intuitive eating emphasizes getting in touch with your body to better understand hunger and fullness cues, identify emotional eating, and remove any shame or guilt that might come up. With this psychological approach, your dietitian can help you calm the “food noise” in your mind to cultivate a sense of empowerment and joy in eating once again.

Making a sustainable lifestyle change

Meeting your nutrition goals is about more than just the food you eat. Your daily routine – activity level, sleep schedule, stress levels, work life, and environment – has a huge impact on your overall health. Your dietitian will create your personalized plan based on these factors and more. Taking this approach makes your plan more realistic, which makes achieving your goals easier. It also allows your RD to identify any potential challenges and craft a plan to overcome them.

Holistic health management

Food can play an important role in managing chronic health conditions, but you need an expert to guide you. Fay has dietitians specializing in diabetes, IBS, PCOS, thyroid health, obesity, and more. These providers can collaborate directly with your broader care team to ensure your nutrition plan is aligned with your ongoing treatments. Your RDN can do more than just make a meal plan based on your goals and condition – they can also educate you on the key factors of eating for that condition, empowering you to continue the care for yourself.

Much more – pursuing health in all facets of life

Health is foundational to wellbeing. Fay dietitians are qualified to support weight loss, hormonal imbalances, chronic disease, and much more. Collaborating with an RDN greatly increases your chances of success in meeting your goals. Whatever your nutrition goals are, you can find a board-certified registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in that area with Fay.

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see improved lab results

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avoid partial or full hospitalization

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make lifestyle changes that help avoid complications

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of people safely reduce or avoid use of medication

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experienced increased body confidence

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feel empowered to make lifestyle decisions that involve food that bring them joy

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adopted intuitive eating techniques

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experience improved mental health

Physical Health

Food is intrinsically linked to our health and wellbeing. People who worked with a dietitian through Fay made lifestyle changes that had immense benefit to their physical health.

85%

see improved lab results

95%

avoid partial or full hospitalization

94%

make lifestyle changes that help avoid complications

79%

of people safely reduce or avoid use of medication

Mental Health

Making lifestyle changes surrounding food and nutrition had benefits that went beyond the physical. Food and our relationship with it, has far reaching implications on our emotional and mental health.

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experienced increased body confidence

96%

feel empowered to make lifestyle decisions that involve food that bring them joy

93%

adopted intuitive eating techniques

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experience improved mental health

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What to look for in a BED nutritionist

Certified registered dietitian nutritionist

When searching for a binge eating nutritionist, check that a provider has RD or RDN by their name. This means they are a registered dietitian nutritionist, a protected title that only those who meet the requirements can use. RDNs are the most qualified nutrition providers out there and can help anyone struggling with an eating disorder.

Expertise in eating disorders

Dietitians are nutrition experts, but some are also eating disorder specialists. This means they focus on the mechanisms that fuel EDs and have the tools to help improve both your eating habits and your mindset around food. Taking a multi-faceted approach is the most effective way to heal from binge eating disorder, as it is just as much about food mentality as it is about the way you eat.

Covered by insurance

Finding a good provider can be expensive. Nutrition services, however, can be covered by insurance, making them much more affordable. All Fay dietitians accept insurance, and Fay bills directly on your behalf so you don’t need to worry. With Fay, you could pay as little as $0 per session while receiving top-tier nutrition care.

Compassionate care

Being compassionate is just as important as being qualified when it comes to treating eating disorders. One way to check for a provider’s bedside manner is to read through their reviews and see what other clients have to say. All Fay providers have transparent reviews available on their profiles where you can see how they’ve helped others recover from binge eating disorder. And if you feel like your first provider isn’t a match, you can try another provider, no problem.

How a Fay nutritionist can help resolve BED

Relearn healthy eating habits

Your Fay dietitian will give you much more than just an eating plan. They will help you retrain your mindset around food to cultivate a healthier perspective that enables you to eat nourishing foods while remaining in control.

Release your shame

Eating disorder dietitians use cognitive behavioral psychology tools to help get to the root of the emotional drivers behind ED and release your shame so you can feel confident around food again.

Find joy in food again

With a refreshed mindset and a more positive relationship with food, you can once again find joy in cooking, sharing food, and eating.

Get your life back

You will emerge empowered to live life at its fullest, no longer avoiding social gatherings or events and eating foods that are both nourishing and delicious.

The difficulties of binge eating disorder

Lack of control

A lack of control is what fuels BED. Binges feel like they control you and your eating habits –maybe your entire life. You might feel beholden to binges and unsure how to live without them if you’ve been struggling for a long time. This sense of being stuck is what keeps many people from recovery, but have faith that it is always possible.

Fear of food

When you feel uncontrollable around certain foods, you can begin to fear those foods. This can create a harmful dynamic where some foods trigger you either to binge or avoid them altogether. This fear of food can lead to cycles of avoidance and bingeing, which are exhausting and frustrating. It can feel like you’ll never eat “normally” again – but again, recovery is possible.

Sense of isolation

These harmful habits can cause you to withdraw from social life. You might fear an event setting off a binge if you don’t trust yourself to eat mindfully. This isolation can exacerbate symptoms, creating a painful cycle. Your dietitian can help you navigate these mental blocks to enable you to socialize and connect with others once again.

Uncertainty around recovery

It might feel like recovery isn’t possible for you. It might feel unfathomable that you can break free from this cycle. But everyone with BED can recover and everyone is worthy of recovery. Believing recovery is possible is just as important as putting in the work to improve your eating habits.

Frequently Asked Questions

All about binge eating disorder

What is binge eating disorder?

Binge eating disorder is defined by consuming a lot of food quickly and feeling like you can’t control. If you do this at least once a week for at least three months at a time, you may have BED.

During a binge, people often feel out of control, like they can’t stop themselves from continuing to eat even if they’re full or want to stop. Since BED satisfies a compulsion to eat, there is a sense of relief from this eating, but it is often followed by guilt, shame, or frustration over the act.

BED Signs and Symptoms

Signs of BED include:

Recurrent binge eating episodes consuming a large amount of food in a short period of time
A lack of control over what and how much food is being eaten
The binges occur once per week for 3 months at minimum
The binges are not followed by purging behaviors like in bulimia nervosa

Those with BED struggle with eating rapidly, even if they’re not hungry, past the point of discomfort. They often eat alone due to a sense of shame over their lack of control. The distress or frustration after a binge may lead to a stretch of excessive food restriction, creating a harsh binge-restrict cycle.

Causes of Binge Eating Disorder

The cause of BED isn’t always clear and is often a combination of factors. There is a genetic component, for those with a family history of eating disorders are at much higher risk of developing one themselves. There is actually a gene associated with binge eating.

Binge eating is often an emotional act that may result from stress, boredom, or sadness. These negative emotions may cause you to reach for dopamine-producing foods – ultra-processed, salty, high-fat, and/or sugary snacks.

Poor mental health is also correlated with binge eating. Those with BED are likelier to contemplate suicide, have trauma, and/or have ADHD. Low self-esteem and poor self-image can also exacerbate the condition.

BED Health Risks

Binge eating can lead to weight gain and obesity, which are correlated with a number of health concerns. Being overweight or obese increases your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, some cancers, and more.

Poor eating habits can also lead to gut issues and sleep disorders.

As mentioned, many of those with BED struggle with their mental health. You may experience anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts, all of which can disrupt your everyday life and cause additional strife. If you can’t control your eating, you may withdraw from social situations where food is involved, and that isolation can further exacerbate the issue.

BED Health Risks

Poor eating habits can also lead to gut issues and sleep disorders.

BED Treatment

To get BED treatment, you should first seek the counsel of a medical professional. A general practitioner or other doctor can evaluate you for binge eating disorder and also measure key health markers like cholesterol, blood pressure, electrolyte imbalances, and more to check for other potential issues.

From there, BED treatment can use multiple modalities:

Psychotherapy to get at the root of the issues causing you to binge
Medication like Vyvanse, which is designed for ADHD but is approved by the FEDA for binge eating disorder
Nutrition services with a qualified dietitian who can help you break free from the binge cycle and cultivate a healthier relationship with food

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