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Feb 2023
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Ep. #1027: The Science of How to Stop Bi...

MIKE MATTHEWS
About this episode

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you start eating and just can't seem to stop? Well, you're not alone. Binge eating can be a frustrating and defeating experience for many of us. It can quickly set us back in our health and fitness journey, especially when it comes to reaching our body composition goals. And even if you don't struggle with binge eating disorder, you may still find yourself overeating a bit too much a bit too often. So, whether you’re dealing with true bingeing or not, in this episode, I’m serving up 10 science-based tips to help you stop binge eating, improve your relationship with food, and take control of your eating habits. Sit back, relax, and let's dive in!"


Timestamps:

(0:00) - Shop Legion Supplements Here: https://buylegion.com/ and use coupon code MUSCLE to save 20% or get double reward points!

(4:34) - What is binge eating?

(9:51) - What causes binge eating?

(13:10) - Avoid restricting diets

(14:56) - How does skipping meals cause binge eating?

(18:50) - Avoid tempting foods

(20:23) - Fill up on fewer calories

(23:52) - Exercise

(25:15) - Drink water

(27:19) - Eat mindfully

(29:25) - Manage stress

(31:38) - Spend time with people

(32:09) - Eat more protein

(34:33) - What do I do when I binge eat?


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