Put Binge Eating to BED
Binge Eating
Did you know...
Binge eating disorder is the most common eating disorder in the United States, affecting 3.5% of women, 2% of men,1 and up to 1.6% of adolescents.
More than 2.8 million Americans battle BED every year.
https://www.recoverywarriors.com/athletes-with-eating-disorders-serious-risk/
Have you noticed...
- Body weight varying from normal to mild, moderate, or severe obesity
- Any additional depression, social isolation, moodiness, and irritability
- Them eating alone since they are embarrassed about how much and what they are eating
- Secretive food behaviors, including eating secretly and stealing, hiding, or hoarding food
- An extreme restriction and rigidity with food and periodic dieting and/or fasting
Did you know Monica Seles had Binge Eating Disorder?
Monica Seles was affected by BED in multiple ways. Being a former tennis player, this made it very hard for her to do well. She recently opened up about her long running battle with BED after she had kept it hidden for many years.
"Once I talked about my B.E.D. and I realized that I wasn't alone out there, it was a huge relief."
https://www.recoverywarriors.com/athletes-with-eating-disorders-serious-risk/