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Just a quick link to the top search result for the words “Body Image”. This is brought to you by the Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center.

• EDReferral.com – Improving Body Image – by Judy Lightstone

It has some good recommendations for overeaters:

• Listen to your body. Eat when you are hungry.

• Be realistic about the size you are likely to be based on your genetic and environmental history.

• Exercise regularly in an enjoyable way, regardless of size.

• Expect normal weekly and monthly changes in weight and shape.

• Work towards self acceptance and self forgiveness- be gentle with yourself.

• Ask for support and encouragement from friends and family when life is stressful.

• Decide how you wish to spend your energy — pursuing the “perfect body image” or enjoying family, friends, school and, most importantly, life.

I think this advice is for anorexic and bulimics, but I found it to be good advice from the point of view of an binge eater. Check out the whole article.