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anti-binge guide

when you feel a craving coming on:

• drink a glass or two of water, slowly
• have a piece of fruit, like an apple
• make some warm herbal tea with natural sweetener
• go for a long walk or hike, put your earphones in and clear your head – walk with a friend if you’d prefer
• if you’re still craving the food, have the tiniest bit of it, no more than a bite, and have another glass of water

distractions:

• watch a long movie or start a new show
• study! complete homework or begin revising for exams
• write down your own thinspo imagines
• do some online window shopping and look at all the outfits you want to wear at a smaller size
• make your own thinspo playlist
• do some yoga or meditation

things to keep in mind:

• you already know what your favourite foods taste like – you don’t need to eat them again in bulk
• imagine the amount of progress you’ll make tomorrow if you exercise self control right now
• the shame and guilt that follows a binge is not worth it
• the physical pain and exhaustion is not worth it
• you’re not just affecting your weight, you’re affecting your overall health, your mental well-being, your skin
• binging means you’re wasting your time when you could be doing something much more productive