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The Sustainable Self-Development Podcast

Binge-Restrict, Binge again - How to Get out of the destructive cycle

Aug 10, 2020
Explore the damaging cycle of bingeing and restricting in the fitness world. Learn the negative consequences on mental health and relationships. Discover the importance of a long-term perspective for physique development. Explore different approaches to achieving fitness goals and the benefits of auto-regulatory eating.
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Quick takeaways

  • Binge-restrict cycles in the fitness world can lead to diet fatigue, mental burnout, frustration, and a negative relationship with food.
  • Breaking the binge-restrict cycle requires a mental and physical break, focusing on nourishing oneself, renormalizing eating behaviors, and developing a longer-term perspective towards physique goals.

Deep dives

Breaking the Cycle of Binging and Restricting

Many people in the fitness world struggle with a cycle of binging and restricting, which leads to negative consequences. When people go on a diet and try to adhere to a calorie deficit, they often fall off the wagon and engage in binging episodes. They then try to compensate by restricting, only to fall off the wagon again and repeat the cycle. This results in diet fatigue, mental burnout, and lack of desired physical results. This cycle can lead to frustration and a negative relationship with food.

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