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Hope for the Heart
Overeating: Freedom from Food Fixation
Whether you are personally struggling with overeating or you know someone who is, this 96-page book offers you key information on the causes, effects, and practical solution for compulsive eating. It answers key questions, such as
Am I depressed because I overeat? Or do I overeat because I'm depressed?
Why is it so hard for me to resist the urge to eat?
Is it wrong to reward myself with food?
What daily choices can I make to bring change?
Are you tempted to "super-size it" at the drive-thru? Maybe you prefer late-night snacking while everyone else is asleep. If we're honest, many would have to admit that we often eat too much! After personally counseling people struggling with compulsive eating disorders for 30 years, June Hunt has seen firsthand what it takes to overcome the urge to overeat and to conquer food fixation. She invites you to experience the freedom, energy, and joy that come from running to God (not to food) for comfort.
"I've had a rough day,
but this chocolate bar will make me feel better."
This quick-reference guide on overeating combines June's years of experience with timeless biblical truth, relevant information, and practical action-steps.
Get key definitions, such as what counts as overeating? What is compulsive eating? and what is binge eating?
Learn how to spot the basic characteristics and signs that you struggle with overeating (includes a self-test)
Discover the situational and root causes of compulsive eating disorders, such as anxiety, unresolved pain, depression, or a crazy-hectic schedule.
Get practical advice on how to personally overcome compulsive eating or help guide someone through the process. Includes 11 "first steps" to take to begin your journey toward a healthy mindset toward food and 8 "daily choices" you can make for change. Click here to find out more.
Dive into the Word of God and be transformed as you align your thinking with God's thinking.
Recommended resource for pastors, church leaders, youth leaders, children's ministry leaders, parents, concerned friends and family members.
What is Overeating and Compulsive Eating?
Overeating means excessive eating. Compulsive eating is uncontrolled overeating based on "emotional hunger," not physical hunger. It often comes with a seemingly irresistible urge to eat.
What are the warning signs of compulsive overeating?
People who compulsively overeat are often trying to find comfort, escape from a problem, or calm their anxiety with food. Emotional eaters are trapped in a vicious cycle: eating to feel better, feeling worse instead, and then turning back to food for comfort and relief.
What are some of the effects and symptoms of overeating?
Physical symptoms of overeating: Chronic neck and joint pain, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disorder, shortness of breath after mild exertion
Relational symptoms of overeating: Feeling embarrassed, feeling inhibited, feeling isolated, and feeling rejected.
Emotional Symptoms of overeating: anger, anxiety, depression, guilt, hopelessness, etc
Spiritual Symptoms of overeating: disobedience (gluttony), shame, guilt, self-condemnation
12 Practical Tips on How to Stop Overeating
Don't say, "I am dieting."
Do say, "I'm eating healthy foods."
Don't weigh yourself every day.
Do record your weight once a week.
Don't keep unhealthy food around you.
Do keep healthy food prepared for snacks.
Don't eat fast!
Do chew slowly.
Am I depressed because I overeat? Or do I overeat because I'm depressed?
Why is it so hard for me to resist the urge to eat?
Is it wrong to reward myself with food?
What daily choices can I make to bring change?
Are you tempted to "super-size it" at the drive-thru? Maybe you prefer late-night snacking while everyone else is asleep. If we're honest, many would have to admit that we often eat too much! After personally counseling people struggling with compulsive eating disorders for 30 years, June Hunt has seen firsthand what it takes to overcome the urge to overeat and to conquer food fixation. She invites you to experience the freedom, energy, and joy that come from running to God (not to food) for comfort.
"I've had a rough day,
but this chocolate bar will make me feel better."
This quick-reference guide on overeating combines June's years of experience with timeless biblical truth, relevant information, and practical action-steps.
Get key definitions, such as what counts as overeating? What is compulsive eating? and what is binge eating?
Learn how to spot the basic characteristics and signs that you struggle with overeating (includes a self-test)
Discover the situational and root causes of compulsive eating disorders, such as anxiety, unresolved pain, depression, or a crazy-hectic schedule.
Get practical advice on how to personally overcome compulsive eating or help guide someone through the process. Includes 11 "first steps" to take to begin your journey toward a healthy mindset toward food and 8 "daily choices" you can make for change. Click here to find out more.
Dive into the Word of God and be transformed as you align your thinking with God's thinking.
Recommended resource for pastors, church leaders, youth leaders, children's ministry leaders, parents, concerned friends and family members.
What is Overeating and Compulsive Eating?
Overeating means excessive eating. Compulsive eating is uncontrolled overeating based on "emotional hunger," not physical hunger. It often comes with a seemingly irresistible urge to eat.
What are the warning signs of compulsive overeating?
People who compulsively overeat are often trying to find comfort, escape from a problem, or calm their anxiety with food. Emotional eaters are trapped in a vicious cycle: eating to feel better, feeling worse instead, and then turning back to food for comfort and relief.
What are some of the effects and symptoms of overeating?
Physical symptoms of overeating: Chronic neck and joint pain, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disorder, shortness of breath after mild exertion
Relational symptoms of overeating: Feeling embarrassed, feeling inhibited, feeling isolated, and feeling rejected.
Emotional Symptoms of overeating: anger, anxiety, depression, guilt, hopelessness, etc
Spiritual Symptoms of overeating: disobedience (gluttony), shame, guilt, self-condemnation
12 Practical Tips on How to Stop Overeating
Don't say, "I am dieting."
Do say, "I'm eating healthy foods."
Don't weigh yourself every day.
Do record your weight once a week.
Don't keep unhealthy food around you.
Do keep healthy food prepared for snacks.
Don't eat fast!
Do chew slowly.
82 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 11, 2014
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About the author
June Hunt
316 books44 followersJUNE HUNT is founder of Hope for the Heart, a worldwide biblical counseling ministry, and hosts the award-winning radio program by the same name. Her numerous books include Seeing Yourself Through God’s Eyes, Healing the Hurting Heart, Bonding with Your Teen through Boundaries, and Hope for Your Heart.
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February 24, 2022
Short, to the point, helpful.
June Hunt beautifully walks the line of motivation and confrontation. She cites clearly and concisely the root causes, dangers, and solutions for overeating. She attacks the problem, the symptoms, and sources without coming across as unloving or failing to understand.
My only grip might be some of the Bible verses she site are a little out of place, but overall it's a great message made better by the Christian influence.
Good read, would recommend to anyone, especially someone who will not sit to read a longer book on the topic.
June Hunt beautifully walks the line of motivation and confrontation. She cites clearly and concisely the root causes, dangers, and solutions for overeating. She attacks the problem, the symptoms, and sources without coming across as unloving or failing to understand.
My only grip might be some of the Bible verses she site are a little out of place, but overall it's a great message made better by the Christian influence.
Good read, would recommend to anyone, especially someone who will not sit to read a longer book on the topic.
September 30, 2018
Basic information about weight issues, with scripture references.
June 2, 2021
This really helped me. I would have given five stars, but there were portions of the book devoted to purging and laxatives, which I didn't need and that shortened an already short book.
October 10, 2023
Starting Point
Not bad. It's a good starting point. I was hoping it would go a bit deeper. The Bible verses at the end will be helpful
Not bad. It's a good starting point. I was hoping it would go a bit deeper. The Bible verses at the end will be helpful
June 25, 2025
Helpful. A new way of looking at my compulsive behavior from scripture that has been available for centuries.
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