🍕 I Can't Stop Ordering Takeout! Therapist Offers 5 Strategies to Break the Cycle

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In this video I share with you some insights that have significantly transformed my relationship with food, particularly takeout, which I once struggled with greatly. As a psychotherapist who now helps others heal their relationship with food, I understand the complexities of emotional and psychological patterns that lead to unhealthy eating behaviors.
Like many, I used to find myself ordering takeout almost daily, driven by a cycle of emotional eating and subsequent guilt. I disliked everything about planning and preparing meals-it felt like utter chaos. This cycle of behavior left me feeling terrible about myself.
I want to offer you not just tips, but five transformative strategies that combine emotional shifts and practical actions to foster real change. These are designed to help you understand why takeout might be problematic for you, whether it’s affecting your health, finances, or emotional well-being.
1. Release the Guilt: The foundation of change begins here. You need to free yourself from the guilt associated with eating takeout. This guilt often exacerbates the problem, trapping you in a cycle of regret and repeat behavior. By releasing this guilt, you create space for clearer decision-making and self-compassion.
2. Create a Reactionary Gap: Borrowing from police training, this concept involves pausing between the desire to order takeout and the act itself. This gap allows you to reflect and choose your actions consciously, rather than acting on impulse.
3. Plan Your Takeout: Instead of spontaneous orders, plan your takeout meals. Decide a few days in advance when you will order, making it a choice rather than a compulsive reaction. This approach helps reduce the buildup of craving and pressure, allowing you to enjoy the food without guilt.
4. Embrace the Leftovers: If overeating is a concern, change your perspective on leftovers. Allow yourself to save some for later, which can help mitigate the 'last supper' binge mentality. This shift encourages more mindful eating practices and can help with portion control.
5. Explore Alternatives and Moderation: Whether it’s integrating meal kits like Gousto into your routine to reduce the stress of meal planning or having some more appealing foods around, find a balance that works for you. It's about navigating a middle path that avoids extreme behaviors while still respecting your preferences and needs.
Remember, overcoming the urge to order takeout compulsively isn't about restriction or denial. It’s about understanding your triggers, allowing yourself freedom of choice, and making intentional decisions that align with your health and happiness.
For more insights and practical tips on managing your eating habits and maintaining a balanced relationship with food, don’t forget to subscribe and check out the links below for additional resources. Together, let’s take steps towards a healthier, more fulfilled life. See you in the next video!

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@relaxin2074 29 күн бұрын

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@TheBingeEatingTherapist 29 күн бұрын

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@janetravis1994 28 күн бұрын

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@21972012145525 28 күн бұрын

@@TheBingeEatingTherapistnot a problem to share what genuinely works for you if you actually use it. Id love to see you cook a meal from there 😊

@katiedever293 24 күн бұрын

I love these videos. I found the KZfaq algorithm target ad pop ups unethical. An ad for a chicken nugget value deal popped up because it's likely food related content link to this video? Dunno. However they creators on KZfaq have no control over this, and very little control in general on this platform. So sad.

@katiedever293 24 күн бұрын

@@21972012145525I would NOT like to see a cooking video on a binge eating therapy channel!

@Snooty-Pookie Ай бұрын

The money is the biggest issue for me, I don’t gain weight from takeout since I order healthier options or kid meals for pickup. I hate leftovers, it’s harder to cook new meals daily. This is why I can’t break this cycle 😩

@TheBingeEatingTherapist Ай бұрын

❤‍🩹

@21972012145525 28 күн бұрын

"order" your "takeout" from the grocery store. Think of the premade deli offerings as a restaurant and get it from there. It's often cheaper

@user-vn7gz4qt5o Ай бұрын

I am really happy for you that your channel is growing ❤you deserve it for all your effort and generosity to help us 😊

@TheBingeEatingTherapist Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏼❤️

@schosings Ай бұрын

Hey Sarah. The way I stopped ordering takeouts by myself was to draw a line under it and see how long I can go. My streak of not ordering takeout alone is now years long and I think there’s next to no chance I’ll break it anytime soon. I only order takeout now if I’m with another person, which is something that works for me but I might have to revise this rule soon too.

@TheBingeEatingTherapist Ай бұрын

Interesting. I'm glad you've found a way that works for you 💙

@densedecisions4568 17 күн бұрын

9:22 This one's a good one. Yesterday, I had a late meal because I was on a roll doing other tasks; the socially acceptable time slowly passed me by, and my parents called me while I was cooking. Yesterday I cooked too much, and I was low key too tired/peaceful (-positive story!) to eat it. I am kind of a tornado in the kitchen, but without resenting it, I nourish my soul. After deciding to put back leftovers, I'll (snack on it, while in a balance of) have a preset meal for today.

@brittanywitmartin4024 Ай бұрын

it's like you're reaching directly into my brain!! it's so great to listen to someone who truly knows what this is like. thank you for all you do!

@marcus8786 Ай бұрын

If you feel guilty before you have even done it it's like you have already done it so you will just follow through with the binge

@TheBingeEatingTherapist 29 күн бұрын

Agreed! You put it better than I did! ❤️

@pankopanda Ай бұрын

This is super helpful, thank you! ❤

@kendra555 Ай бұрын

this was phenomenal great work as usual!

@waywrdsun Ай бұрын

Helpful as always, Sarah. Thank you for this.

@jnyt81 28 күн бұрын

Point 2. Exactly! The pressure release when I hit the confirm order button just goes and then, I’m not sure I want it

@21972012145525 28 күн бұрын

I've noticed eating a salad is like exercise for me. I never regret it afterwards, but getting the motivation and "want" to eat it is so immense that it often goes bad before i eat it. 😅/😢 I reduce barriers as much as i can (small individual bag, prepackaged, toppings) still it happens though. Havent discovered how to change that yet

@evadebruijn Ай бұрын

🙏

@densedecisions4568 17 күн бұрын

5:06 Do you consider making an intentional decision a form of progressive overload to become resilient to decision fatigue?

@TheBingeEatingTherapist 16 күн бұрын

I may not have used those words, but yes, I think that gentle intentions can help guide decisions that may otherwise be overanalysed (leading to mental fatigue) and some decisions ahead of time mean fewer decisions throughout the day, which saves mental energy. The important piece is to understand your own temperament well enough to recognise when this starts to feel like a lack of choice that triggers a rebellious response

@densedecisions4568 9 күн бұрын

@@TheBingeEatingTherapistWhat I meant by this was more about gradually learning to deal with/sit with mental fatigue, at least slowing down enough to make a good (intentional/authentic) choice. When I try to plan my next meal, or even prep (cut vegetables, cook meat, etc) what may normally take longer, I feel a little burdened. My family and I eat dinner together, sometimes it feels like everyone's watching me until I do what I plan (even when no lack of choice is felt.) or (Whether or not it's due to planning ahead) that I'm 'rushing' to make food I'm not hungry for.

@densedecisions4568 9 күн бұрын

Kind of like how you will naturally want to be aware of the calendar/alarm in the minutes leading up something you scheduled if you know it's imminent.