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If you've ever found yourself standing at the kitchen counter, halfway through a packet of biscuits or chocolate, wondering "Why did I do that again?" — you're not alone. For many women in midlife, binge eating becomes a frustrating and deeply emotional pattern, often rooted in years of dieting, body image struggles, and silenced emotional needs.

As a women's health dietitian who works from a non-diet, intuitive eating perspective, I want to reassure you: binge eating is not a failure of willpower. It's a signal. Your body and mind are trying to get your attention. And when you begin to explore what your binge eating is really about, healing becomes possible.

Let’s unpack the research behind binge eating, explore the most common drivers, and gently consider what you can do instead.