Freedom from Emotional Eating, Food & Weight Obsession

“A Matter of Pride”

By Ellen Shuman

This was written by a woman ready to embark on the journey of recovery.

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I wish I could enjoy eating without this animosity.
However, I have this problem they call binge eating.
I get these intense feelings I can not always recognize.
But I know that if I eat, the feelings will soon subside.
Eating brings such pleasure; all my feelings set aside.
However, once the food is gone- guilt crops up from deep inside.
Wondering how I could do this to myself, I start to descend -

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About Ellen Shuman

I have worked in the Wellness Field for 30 years. I created an Emotional Eating & Binge Eating Disorder Recovery Program way before most people knew BED was an eating disorder, NOT a “willpower” issue. Personally, I suffered for years before finding answers and the help I needed and deserved! I became a Coach in 1997 to help others who were still suffering as I had. I love being a Coach!

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