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Willpower isn’t going to fix your overeating and b!nge eating ❤️

Overeating isn’t a logical problem it’s a nervous system problem.

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Your amygdala is setting off the fight flight response in your brain and you’re using food to cope with life’s stress.

Your nervous system doesn’t speak the same language as your logical mind so talking this out isn’t going to fix this.

It’s not a logical problem it’s a nervous system problem. Safety is a biological requirement to feel safe with food.

#foodfreedom #overeating #stresseating #nervoussystemregulation

2025/11/10 Edited to

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