10 Ways to Get Back on Track After a Binge

Here are 10 tips to get back on track after an unplanned binge.

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7. Skipping meals may increase hunger and appetite, leading to a higher risk of overeating. Adhering to a regular eating pattern may be associated with less binge eating.

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8. Exercising after a binge can help you get back on track. Develop a regular exercise routine to help prevent yourself from binge eating in the future.

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9. Try eating mindfully to help curb your binge eating. Mindful eating has been shown to reduce binge eating and emotional eating. It may also help reduce food intake later in the day.

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10. Increasing your protein intake can influence certain hunger hormones to promote feelings of fullness and reduce calorie intake.

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10 Ways to Get Back on Track After a Binge

7. Skipping meals may increase hunger and appetite, leading to a higher risk of overeating. Adhering to a regular eating pattern may be associated with less binge eating.

8. Exercising after a binge can help you get back on track. Develop a regular exercise routine to help prevent yourself from binge eating in the future.

9. Try eating mindfully to help curb your binge eating. Mindful eating has been shown to reduce binge eating and emotional eating. It may also help reduce food intake later in the day.

10. Increasing your protein intake can influence certain hunger hormones to promote feelings of fullness and reduce calorie intake.

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