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If you’ve been dieting or following food rules for years, hunger and fullness cues can feel unreliable. Maybe you eat because the clock says it’s time, not because you’re truly hungry. Or you stop eating when the calories run out instead of when your body feels satisfied. Reconnecting to hunger and fullness cues is possible, […]

Emotional eating patterns often grow out of trying to please other people. When you are always trying to make others happy, you may lose touch with what you really feel. That can make food feel like a safe friend. You may eat to calm, to comfort, or to fill a space inside that feels empty. […]

Have you ever asked yourself, “why can’t I stop eating?” Maybe it happens at night, when things quiet down, and you find yourself eating again even after promising you wouldn’t. If this feels familiar, you’re not alone. And no, it’s not about willpower or weakness. It is a protective response. Your body is trying to […]

Emotional eating is something many of us turn to when we feel overwhelmed, sad, lonely, or stressed. We eat not because we’re hungry, but because food helps us cope with those big feelings. But afterward, we often feel shame. That shame can lead to more emotional eating. It becomes a cycle: eat to feel better, […]

If you’re here wondering what to do after a binge, please know this: you are not alone, and you are not broken. Maybe you feel stuffed, ashamed, or overwhelmed. Maybe your mind is already racing with plans to skip your next meal or start fresh tomorrow. But before you go down that path, take a […]

If you’re dealing with body image struggles and feel stuck in the same patterns with food and your body, you’re not alone. Many of the women I work with feel tired, ashamed, and frustrated. They’ve spent years in diet culture and still feel like they’re failing. These struggles aren’t about willpower. They come from deeper […]

If you’ve ever searched for ways to stop binge eating, you’ve probably come across a Mediterranean Diet meal plan. With its colourful vegetables, healthy fats, and balanced meals, it seems like a healthy, doable option. Maybe you’ve even tried it, hoping it would help you feel more in control around food. There’s comfort in having […]

Diet culture is sneaky, even for those who have stepped away from traditional dieting. It often hides behind wellness trends, using terms like “clean eating,” “health goals,” or “lifestyle changes” to mask the same old rules about food and body control. You might catch yourself tracking every bite, feeling guilt for eating certain foods, or […]

Are you struggling with binge eating and feeling tired of the endless binge-restrict cycle? You’re not alone. Understanding the science behind your cravings can help you achieve balance and peace with food. I’m Meredith Mackenzie, a binge eating therapist, intuitive eating coach, and the founder of the One Body to Love program. I’ve helped hundreds […]

Binge Eating Disorder (BED), is characterized by recurrent episodes of consuming unusually large amounts of food within a specific time frame (typically two hours), often leading to a sense of loss of control. BED comes with key indicators and it’s important to recognize these warning signs so you can seek help from qualified professionals to […]