Binge Eating Disorder affects just about as many men as it does women, even though the stereotype is that eating disorders are thought to be a women's disorder. This stereotype is incorrect. There are 25 million people that struggle daily with Binge Eating Disorder. Out of that 25 million, you may be surprised to know that 40% are men. According to Wikipedia.com, this means that three women for every two men suffer from Binge Eating Disorder.
There are different reasons as to why men develop Binge Eating Disorder. One cause is if they play or played sports sometime in their life that required them to be thin or to lose a lot of weight for a particular competition, such as a wrestling match or running. Football players and body builders are still at risk, but it is lower since these sports require some meat and muscles in order to be successful. Another reason is that the chosen profession calls for thinness, such as modeling and acting. Men feel a pressure, just as women do, to maintain a level of thinness when they are in the public eye and when they are in looked at.
A man is more at risk for developing Binge Eating Disorder at a older age than a woman does, especially if the man had a tendency to be overweight at a child. This is because growing up a man believes that he needs to be strong and be able to protect not only himself, but also a female. If he is thin, this translates to fragile and he will see himself as not being powerful and not being able to get the things that he wants in life because he is considered weak.
Treatment for men is the same as women; although, men are more reluctant to visit a professional since eating disorders are considered to be female difficulties. The professional will go into detail to find out why the man comforts himself with food. Once the reason why he binges comes to the surface, the professional can give him ideas of how to change his behaviors. Once this happens and once the man feels comfortable with the professional, then the journey to recovery begins.
Clearly binge eating disorder is not only a female disorder, as many males are affected too. Regardless of being male or female, it is important to admit that your relationship with food is not healthy and to seek help on how to make it healthy once again.
During these times do not accept lack of time as an excuse for a poor diet. A poor diet can affect our mood, lead to weight-gain, a lack of energy, dehydration – the list goes on. If you must eat at your desk make the right choices. Start now by changing some of the foods you currently have for foods that will give you energy and leave you feeling good. Try the following:
CHANGE coffee, FOR water and herbal tea. Dehydration can cause headaches, make you feel weak, dizzy and make you feel tired. Drinking enough water will also force you out of the desk even if it's just a short walk to the lieu
CHANGE sandwiches, FOR rye bread (wheat free, gluten free) with peanut butter. Wheat can make many people feel bloated and lethargic. Peanut butter is a good source of protein and ‘good' fat, choose organic no sugar added peanut butter.
CHANGE crisps, FOR mixed nuts. Nuts are an excellent source of protein and are high in essential amino acids. Try a mix of brazil nuts, cashews and walnuts.
CHANGE cakes, FOR avocado. Avocados are rich in protein and also contain monounsaturated fats, which may help to lower cholesterol. They don't need to be messy. Cut the avocado around the long way and twist the two halves. Remove the pit and eat using a small spoon.
CHANGE fruit yoghurts, FOR natural bio live yoghurt and muesli (wheat free and gluten free). Muesli is high in fibre, which can help to lower cholesterol levels, and complex carbohydrates that are important for sustained energy. Eating bio live yoghurt can help boost your immune system and maintain a healthy digestive system.
All of these suggestions do not need to be refrigerated, with the exception of the yoghurt; therefore, you can store them in your desk! Yoghurt can be kept for a couple of hours at room temperature, try having it as an early morning snack.
If you're are really pressed for time all major food stores now have on line shopping. The first time you sign up will take the longest, once you're set up then you can save your favourites and save time in the future. You could always have someone order it for you!
Shopping List: peppermint chamomile or nettle tea, wheat free gluten free rye bread, sugar free peanut butter, mixed nuts, avocados, bio live organic yoghurt, wheat free gluten free muesli.
When shopping purchase as much organic as possible to ensure the maxium nutrients possible.It has also been well document that the residues from pesticides and fertilisers are stored in our fatty tissues.
All of the suggested snacks are excellent at any time, not just when you are eating at your desk. Remember improving you're diet does not replace the need to move you're body. Do you're best to eat away from you're desk and get out and MOVE.
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