When pushed hard enough we all eventually reach the point where we’ve had it! I’ve hit that mark multiple times over the years because my weight has cycled up and down so much.

It seems like I was either completely “on” or completely “off” a diet at any point in time, and therefore I have always struggled with the equilibrium position.

I think it’s great when you finally reach that breaking point. Once there you need to make a decision. Do you continue binge and overeating, or is this the turning point where you get your life under control once and for all? And this is your life we’re talking about. No matter how “together” we appear and how successful and happy we are with some parts of our life, we all recognize that binge eating represents a huge problem area in our lives. Most times we feel completely out of control and unable to do anything positive when it comes it eating better.

Well, if you’ve reached your breaking point for the first time or the 100th my advice is the same:

• write down how you feel at this exact moment
• write down how you could like to feel if you could truly change your situation
• write down what you’re going to do about it today

The last point is very important, and it doesn’t have to be an enormous first step. Something as simple as “eat a healthy dinner” or “drink a glass of water before each meal” will help your cause and will help you to start down a path of healthier behaviors.