Affirmations for Forgiving Yourself For Binge Eating

Have you ever found yourself caught in the cycle of binge eating, facing the overwhelming emotions of guilt, shame, and frustration?

It’s a challenge that many individuals like yourself confront, but remember, you’re not alone in this journey.

This is why we created Love Notes, a podcast on The Recovery Warrior Shows that is all about fostering a mindset that’s resilient and filled with self-love. In this episode, we explore the different affirmations that can empower you to be kinder and forgive yourself for binge eating.

Understanding Binge Eating

Now, let’s delve into a deeper understanding of binge eating.

Binge eating isn’t just about consuming more food than usual; it’s an experience where you find yourself eating large quantities of food in a relatively short period, often feeling utterly out of control.

It’s essential to recognize that binge eating isn’t a mere indulgence in comfort food.

It’s also a complex behavior that can have a significant impact on both your physical health and emotional well-being.

The emotional aftermath of binge eating can be overwhelming.

You might find yourself drowning in self-criticism, blame, and despair.

This is where self-forgiveness comes into play.

The Healing Power of Self-forgiveness

Self-forgiveness is not about making excuses for your actions but about acknowledging that you are human, and humans make mistakes.

It’s about releasing the heavy burden of guilt and shame that often accompanies binge eating.

When you forgive yourself, you create space for healing and growth.

It’s a vital step towards finding peace within yourself.

Using Affirmations as a Tool

Now, let’s talk about a powerful tool that can aid in self-forgiveness: affirmations.

Affirmations are positive statements that you repeat to yourself regularly.

They serve as a powerful reminder of your worth and your ability to change.

Below are some affirmations to help you on your journey:

Affirmations for Self-Forgiveness and Self-Acceptance

✦ I am worthy of forgiveness.

✦ I can let go of feelings of guilt and shame.

✦ I can forgive myself, as I would forgive a friend who did the same thing.

✦ I love, forgive, and accept myself with all of my imperfections.

✦ I welcome kindness, compassion, and love into my life.

I welcome kindness, compassion, and love into my life.

✦ Hurting myself and punishing myself forever is unhelpful to me and my recovery.

✦ Forgiveness around food brings me peace and freedom.

✦ I am done beating myself up for what has happened in the past.

Affirmations for Personal Growth and Self-Awareness

✦ I am human, and sometimes I struggle.

✦ I can learn from each binge with curiosity and compassion.

✦ I am not defined by one binge or any of my binges.

✦ By accepting responsibility for what happened, I can learn and grow from this.

✦ I am wiser today than yesterday because I’m becoming more aware of what triggers me to binge eat.

✦ Binge eating is an opportunity to gain wisdom around what I’m feeling, what I need, what my body is telling me, and my deeper hunger for love.

✦ Each day is filled with new possibilities and opportunities to change my relationship to food.

Each day is filled with new possibilities and opportunities to change my relationship to food.

✦ I am now transforming into the version of myself that can connect to my hunger signals and eat intuitively in a way that nourishes my body.

✦ Forgiveness is a strength.

✦ I acknowledge that I did the best I could with what I was feeling at the time and the level of skills I had.

✦ I am releasing all the shame from my mind, body, and soul.

✦ I am doing the best I can with the skills I have and they are getting easier to practice each day.

✦ Forgiveness allows me to let go of negative energy and thoughts.

✦ I will continue to live in line with my values as best I can.

Affirmations for Compassion and Understanding

✦ I deserve to treat myself with compassion and kindness because stopping this behavior is challenging.

✦ Forgiveness is a strength.

✦ I acknowledge that I did the best I could with what I was feeling at the time and the level of skills I had.

✦ I am releasing all the shame from my mind, body, and soul.

✦ I forgive to set myself free.

I forgive to set myself free.

✦ I am doing the best I can with the skills I have and they are getting easier to practice each day.

✦ Forgiveness allows me to let go of negative energy and thoughts.

✦ I will continue to live in line with my values as best I can.

Affirmations on Self-Transformation

✦ I am capable of moving beyond binge eating.

✦ I trust that binge eating has been a part of my life for a reason and that it can be released from my life for a reason.

✦ I am creating my future in a loving way.

✦ I am releasing all the things from my past that are not for me.

I am releasing all the things from my past that are not for me.

✦ I am now living my life the way I want to.

✦ My heart is free of resentment, anger, and hatred now that I have forgiven those who have hurt me. I no longer have to hurt myself.

✦ I am worthy of others’ love and acceptance, just as I am.

✦ I deserve to be able to move on with my life and can find more constructive ways to self-soothe and meet my needs.

✦ I take accountability for my actions in a loving and supportive way.

How to Make Affirmations a Practice

Affirmations are personal and should resonate with you deeply.

They’re like little pep talks from yourself, helping you stay focused on your path to recovery.

Keep at it consistently as this consistency helps them sink in.

What better way to have consistency than to listen to it through LOVE NOTES, your weekly audio affirmations for recovery?

Affirmations, when woven into your daily routines, serve as reminders of your commitment to recovery and self-improvement, helping you stay on course even during challenging times.