As 2019 is coming to a close, many of you may be thinking ahead to what you’d like your life to be like in 2020. Here are a few tips as you transition from the past into the future:

• Remember to Let Go of the Past – As Joel Osteen shared in a show that was recorded at the end of 2018 (which was recently re-broadcast), “Kiss the Past Goodbye!” You don’t want to move into 2020 holding onto unhelpful thoughts, feelings, or behaviors. Nor do you was to cling to anything that has been “weighing you down.” Pause for a moment to reflect about the things from your past that you’d like to release, and imagine how FREE you will feel entering 2020!
• Differentiate Between Resolutions and Intentions – Resolutions are usually set based on an “ideal,” with goals that may not be attainable. For example, the most common resolution is to “lose weight.” The goal might be to “lose 25 pounds.” I jokingly tell my clients who get caught up in the false promises of the multi-billion dollar diet industry, that they can lose 25 pounds if they amputate a leg! They chuckle, and understand what I’m getting at – it’s not weight loss that you really want, it’s what you think weight loss will bring you: improved health, ease of movement, feeling more confident. What would happen if you made these three items your Intentions, and then open to the many way you can move towards this, instead of forcing yourself to diet (which leads to binge eating), compulsive exercise (which leads to injury), and then giving up on your Resolution (most people give in within 2 weeks)!
• There Are No Limits to Your 2020 Vision – What would you do if you knew you could not fail? Remember the second point, and think beyond the number on the scale. Imagine what Perfect Health feels like, and the new thoughts and behaviors that go along with it. Imagine other areas of your life, where you’d like to open to your full potential – your Relationships, your Career, your other Values.

Below is a handout that I use in training people who become certified in my method of Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy (EDIT)™ – by the way, if you’re interested to help others overcome eating disorders, now is a great time to enroll in the EDIT™ Training, since you’ll receive up to $200 OFF certification thru 1/10/20. Whether you’re a Clinician, Health Coach, or just a friend or family member who is struggling, there are certification options for you! LEARN MORE

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©2019 by Dr. Dorie McCubbrey. Dr. Dorie is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Licensed Addiction Counselor who is passionate about training professionals to effectively guide clients in recovery from eating disorders, through her Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy (EDIT)™ Certified program. She also provides sessions for clients who struggle with these issues, either in person or by phone. Learn more at: https://www.drdorie.com

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Binge Eating Disorder and weight loss goals tend to surface with New Year’s Resolutions. However, your therapist tells you, “Trying to lose weight can trigger binge eating.” And, your dietitian tells you, “Cutting calories too much can trigger binge eating.” But you’re wondering,”I’ve gained so much weight because of binge eating, so how can I lose this excess weight in a healthy way?”

Based on my 20+ years of clinical experience in the treatment of Binge Eating Disorder and Obesity, as well as my own personal experience overcoming these issues, I have some Binge Eating Disorder and Weight Loss Success Strategies to share with you.

1. Stop Trying to Lose Weight. You’re probably thinking, “But I want to lose weight!” As strange as it may seem, weight loss happens when you stop trying so hard to make it happen. Allow weight loss to be an outcome of other goals, such as reducing or eliminating binge eating.
2. Don’t Diet or Forbid Food. Many people with Binge Eating Disorder attempt to restrict or forbid certain foods (usually the foods they tend to binge eat). However, deprivation eventually triggers binge eating. The key is to have “permission to have” all foods in moderate amounts.
3. Learn Mindfulness Meal Skills. Binge Eating Disorder typically involves rapidly eating large quantities of food. Incorporating mindfulness skills at mealtimes can help to restore balance to the quantity and quality of food consumed. There are many books about mindful eating – and our therapists and dietitians at Positive Pathways can give you 1-on-1 guidance.
4. Incorporate Intuitive Eating Practices. Intuitive eating is NOT eating whatever you want, whenever you want – that’s impulsive eating, which is common in Binge Eating Disorder. Intuitive eating involves tuning in to your body’s feedback before, during and after eating. With practice, you will discover a “way of eating” which allows your body to have enhanced energy, heathy digestion, and weight loss as a natural outcome.
5. Enjoy Meaningful Movement. Forget about exercise to burn calories. Focus on moving your body in ways that feel good to you, so that you’ll actually want to move more. Consider gentle movements, such as stretching, walking, and yoga. Look for beginner yoga classes in your local area – and watch for classes coming soon to Positive Pathways!

You can overcome Binge Eating Disorder and weight loss can be a natural outcome. Keep your focus on Binge Eating Disorder recovery, and trust your body to find its way to a healthy weight.

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Article may be reprinted with the author bio below.

©2019 by Dr. Dorie McCubbrey. Dr. Dorie is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Licensed Addiction Counselor who is passionate about training professionals to effectively guide clients in recovery from eating disorders, through her Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy (EDIT)™ Certified program. She also meets with clients at her treatment center, Positive Pathways PLLC, located in Evergreen Colorado. Learn more at: https://www.drdorie.com

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Want more that this “taste” of EDIT™? Dr. Dorie is passionate about her method of Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy (EDIT)™ to help people overcome eating disorders and addictions.  She provides customized counseling for eating disorders and alcohol / drug addiction at her Positive Pathways treatment center in Evergreen, Colorado – and EDIT™ eating disorder training and certification for coaches and clinicians worldwide. CALL 303-494-1975 – EMAIL DR. DORIE – GET CERTIFIED

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