Binge Eating and Self Esteem

To answer that question you have to answer another first.

Do you believe you are valuable?

Intellectually you know that you hold some sort of value as a human being. But what about emotionally; do you believe you are valuable?

If your self-esteem is low; you probably do not believe that you are valuable. You may look to others for validation. And feel depressed when you think someone doesn't like or approve of you.

If you believed that you are valuable, then you wouldn't have a problem with binge eating and self esteem. (Keep in mind that our core beliefs are usually sub-conscience. You may not be aware that you carry around the belief of being worthless.)

People tend to focus on boosting self-esteem instead of changing the core belief that causes it. They only see the symptom and not the real problem. They don't realize that a belief a person holds about themselves very literally dictates their actions.

All your emotions and actions are based off of your beliefs. If you believe that you are worthless; your emotions, actions, and results will reflect that.

Here is an example of this cycle:

• Belief: I am worthless

• Emotions: sadness, loneliness, depression

• Actions: Keep yourself isolated, judge yourself harshly, give up easily

• Result: Poor self-esteem

If binge eating and self esteem go hand in hand, then your belief of being valuable (or not) does too.

If you feel that you are worthless, then your binge eating is amplified. Especially after a binge; you beat yourself up. It reinforces your faulty belief, even though it is not true.

When you truly change your belief of "I am worthless" to "I am valuable"; your life will change. If you believe that you hold value as a person; every emotion, action, and result will reflect that.

In reality, it can be a little bit more complicated than that. Core beliefs that you have held for years may be difficult to change.

But just because something is difficult does not mean it is impossible.

If you are ready and willing to be honest with yourself; then you are ready to face your faulty beliefs and break the cycle of binge eating.

The Power to Lose Program is what has been the answer for me in changing my belief of being worthless (along with all my other faulty beliefs that were supporting my binge eating).

You are valuable. And NOW is the time to truly believe that you are.

**I've also found a good 'free' email course to help build self confidence and esteem: www.Self-Confidence.co.uk

• If you would like more guidance to gain more self esteem and confidence I highly recommend www.Self-Esteem-Experts.com. You will find a lesson plan to help you get started.

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