What is binge eating? Binge eating is essentially eating so much in so little time that it can lead to pain. But what is it in the realm of LOA?
We know LOA (Law of Attraction) is the practice of calling in our desires, but nobody wants to eat until they hurt. Binge eating isn’t coming into your existence out of something you consciously desire, but rather a feeling you’re wishing to emote.
Generally speaking, binge eating is the result of being triggered and wanting to quell that triggering feeling.
For me, this often comes up in one of two ways:
I’m trying to express love to myself, or
I’m desiring a feeling or vibration of safety.
So let’s look at an example:
You’re on a date, and let’s say your date touches you unwarranted. You get out of there because you know you deserve better, but your memory flashes back to a time when you weren’t so empowered that makes you feel uncomfortable and unsafe.
As humans, we go back to a primal state of being, and we search for the easiest, quickest way to insert that safety/comfort/love back into our lives.
What’s something, across the board, that generally brings up feelings of love and safety? Food. Food is nurturing, it can feel good, we might have memories of holidays or home cooked meals, and it’s always meant (in the history of human beings) that we are cared for and are going to make it another night.
So! The key is to NOT beat yourself up about the fact that you do it, or even worry about stopping it in the moment. You are craving safety, so snatching away that safety when you need it most is not going to solve your problems.
Instead, create an awareness around it.
“This feels good in my throat, warm in my belly, tickles my taste buds.. this does feel really comforting. I can understand how this has been taking the place of self-love for me. Oh, and I am really full. It does hurt in my stomach now. This overconsumption doesn’t feel good.”
This awareness will be your key to shifting things. Once you’ve become aware, it’s time to create alternate activities that make you feel good that you can recall and retreat to the next time you’re aware of your urge to binge.
So here’s your action step:
Go make a list of 10 things you can do to show yourself love and feel safe.
a. Have at least 3–4 that are quick fixes, such as writing a love letter to yourself that you can find and read aloud, stocking a healthy treat to replace your regular options, or if you’re like me, grabbing your favorite crystal to set intentions.
b. Have 3–4 that take between 10–20 minutes, which could include making the healthy treat mentioned above or taking a short walk. Be present as you’re doing it, infusing the process with love and gratitude and everything that could be examples of self-love, safety, or whatever your trigger for binging is.
c. Have 3–4 options that are longer pampering for 1+ Hours, such as a spa day, hair blowout, massage, or any number of things that bring you joy.
And above all, know that you’ve got this! For more details, feel free to check out the Youtube video on it below.