The first step in alleviating body shame is to develop a gentler and more loving relationship with your body. Your body is an important part of your identity in life and should be treated with the care and respect that you would show a spouse or best friend. If you believe your weight is a health concern, mindfully and gently listen to your eating habits; begin to notice the times of day you get hungry and the reasons you get hungry, and slowly begin making gentle modifications that are more in line with your body's natural inklings.

Developing a practice of gratitude and daily affirmations of your own worth can prove useful when confronting body shame. Try spending time each day devising a short list things that your body allows your to do and enjoy. Some of life's greatest joys are impossible without the body; we couldn't feel the warm summer sun or the softness of a hug from grandma without a body. Your body is your vehicle in the world and deserves to be appreciated. Discovering the beauty of movement and exercise can also help overcome body shame.

HERBS AND PRODUCTS FOR IMBALANCES RELATED TO 'ASHAMED OF WEIGHT'

AGGRAVATES THESE DOSHAS & BIOCHARACTERISTICS

Imbalance Accumulates

Improper food and lifestyle causes balances to accumulate. Ayurveda shows you exactly which doshas and biocharacteristics are likely to accumulate in your body. Once these doshas and biocharacteristics accumulate too much, they will begin to cause imbalance. You can reduce an imbalanced dosha or biocharacteristic by removing things that aggravate it from your diet and lifestyle.

BIOCHARACTERISTIC	FOODS TO AVOID	DO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE?
HOT ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation. LEARN MORE ABOUT HOT	MODERATE THESE HOT FOODS IF ASHAMED OF WEIGHT IS CAUSING A PROBLEM	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Hot' guna.
TOXIC ABOUT TOXIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body. LEARN MORE ABOUT TOXIC	MODERATE THESE TOXIC FOODS IF ASHAMED OF WEIGHT IS CAUSING A PROBLEM	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Toxic' guna.
BITTER ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC Bitter is disagreeable and stimulating rejection, and a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens. LEARN MORE ABOUT BITTER	MODERATE THESE BITTER FOODS IF ASHAMED OF WEIGHT IS CAUSING A PROBLEM	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Bitter' taste.

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SEE A DIET WHICH REMOVES THESE BIOCHARACTERISTICS

ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE 0

Potential causes increase and disturb your imbalanced doshas and biocharacteristics, causing them to accumulate and spiral out of control. For example, if you're overheated and eat a chili pepper, heat may become excessive and cause disease. As a dosha or biocharacteristic accumulates in your body according to your dietary and lifestyle habits, it is more and more likely to cause disease. You can reduce an imbalanced dosha or biocharacteristic in two ways, by removing, or lessening the frequency of aggravating causes from your diet and lifestyle, as well as by favoring balancing diet and lifestyle practices. For example, try eating something as cool as a cucumber when you're overheated, instead of a chili pepper.

REDUCE THESE RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITS

Biocharacteristics of the 11,921 People Reporting Ashamed of weight

BIOCHARACTERISTIC

AVG CLIENT LEVEL %

%CASES (#)

#IMBALANCE

Heavy

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99.5%

43.3% (5,156)

9,738 have Heavy constitution

Kapha

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99.0%

49.2% (5,869)

12,745 have Kapha constitution

Oily

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98.9%

40.3% (4,809)

9,587 have Oily constitution

Sweet

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98.8%

40.9% (4,873)

9,650 have Sweet constitution

Salty

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96.6%

36.4% (4,337)

7,179 have Salty constitution

Gooey

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93.6%

27.0% (3,219)

7,069 have Gooey constitution

Causes Toxic

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41.7%

30.8% (3,674)

7,099 have Toxic constitution

Sour

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34.8%

25.3% (3,014)

7,528 have Sour constitution

Causes Hot

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31.9%

23.9% (2,855)

7,949 have Hot constitution

Pungent

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29.8%

13.2% (1,575)

6,802 have Pungent constitution

Difficult

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20.6%

31.9% (3,804)

8,532 have Difficult constitution

Pitta

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18.7%

26.8% (3,192)

10,540 have Pitta constitution

Cold

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11.5%

21.7% (2,582)

8,107 have Cold constitution

Causes Bitter

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6.0%

12.6% (1,503)

8,626 have Bitter constitution

Astringent

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5.2%

17.4% (2,077)

8,068 have Astringent constitution

Light

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4.1%

12.3% (1,467)

9,391 have Light constitution

Dry

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1.9%

13.0% (1,552)

9,009 have Dry constitution

Vata

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1.9%

20.5% (2,448)

11,554 have Vata constitution

Risk Factors of Ashamed of weight

People who reported the symptoms below were also more likely to report Ashamed of weight. Overall, 34.92% of 27,271 surveyed in this research study reported Ashamed of weight.

SYMPTOM (Cases)

Cases With Both

Coincidence %

Increase from 34.92%

Avoid social events due to appearance (7275)

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5702

78.4%

+2.2 times

Feel judged for my weight (9359)

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7192

76.8%

+2.2 times

Self-loathing (6841)

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5133

75%

+2.1 times

Defensive (225)

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165

73.3%

+2.1 times

Panic about size, shape or weight (6563)

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4784

72.9%

+2.1 times

Trauma-induced overeating (1603)

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1160

72.4%

+2.1 times

Uncontrollable compulsion to eat (4198)

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2757

65.7%

+1.9 times

Difficulty finding clothes that fit (9502)

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6233

65.6%

+1.9 times

Pretend Eating / Playing with Food (461)

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301

65.3%

+1.9 times

Feel like a failure after overeating (9279)

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5989

64.5%

+1.8 times

Hiding wrappers / packaging (4619)

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2961

64.1%

+1.8 times

Diet pills, gums (5926)

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3796

64.1%

+1.8 times

Diuretics to lose weight (2085)

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1336

64.1%

+1.8 times

Overeat more than 2x/week (8274)

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5101

61.7%

+1.8 times

Hide food (3231)

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1992

61.7%

+1.8 times

Indiscriminate eating (3113)

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1910

61.4%

+1.8 times

Binging more than 1x monthly (5063)

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3071

60.7%

+1.7 times

Multiple weight loss programs (10770)

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6485

60.2%

+1.7 times

Overeat because of spouse / kids (2718)

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1637

60.2%

+1.7 times

Secretive eating (8337)

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5012

60.1%

+1.7 times

Eating without realizing it (4049)

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2431

60%

+1.7 times

Chewing and spitting food (1294)

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775

59.9%

+1.7 times

Buy food for others then eat it (2759)

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1644

59.6%

+1.7 times

Gastric bypass surgery (437)

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260

59.5%

+1.7 times

Restricting Water Intake (650)

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387

59.5%

+1.7 times

Preoccupied with size, shape or weight (12085)

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7148

59.1%

+1.7 times

Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night (5367)

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3163

58.9%

+1.7 times

Not attractive enough (1759)

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1034

58.8%

+1.7 times

Exercising as punishment (2175)

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1269

58.3%

+1.7 times

Rebel against food limitations (3798)

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2201

58%

+1.7 times

Laxatives to lose weight (2812)

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1629

57.9%

+1.7 times

Can't stop eating once I start (4901)

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2797

57.1%

+1.6 times

Stole food or money to buy food (1041)

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594

57.1%

+1.6 times

Scheduling time alone to eat (3314)

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1890

57%

+1.6 times

High Blood Sugar (1860)

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1058

56.9%

+1.6 times

Eat when lonely / depressed (9688)

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5493

56.7%

+1.6 times

Fat on back (9429)

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5324

56.5%

+1.6 times

Eat when abdomen painful (2767)

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1553

56.1%

+1.6 times

Purging Food (2856)

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1603

56.1%

+1.6 times

Burning sense of shame (3769)

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2110

56%

+1.6 times

Smoking to suppress appetite (3891)

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2178

56%

+1.6 times

Self Mutilation (1881)

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1051

55.9%

+1.6 times

Sleep Apnea (2359)

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1317

55.8%

+1.6 times

Insulin Resistance (2202)

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1224

55.6%

+1.6 times

Preoccupied with food (5772)

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3200

55.4%

+1.6 times

Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image (5887)

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3248

55.2%

+1.6 times

Edema (2527)

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1384

54.8%

+1.6 times

Low metabolism (11201)

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6125

54.7%

+1.6 times

Fatty Liver (2700)

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1464

54.2%

+1.6 times

Foods, drinks, or supplements to lose weight (13052)

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7030

53.9%

+1.5 times

Fat back of arms (12643)

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6784

53.7%

+1.5 times

Can't afford to buy food (1909)

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1009

52.9%

+1.5 times

Fatty deposits/lipoma (2372)

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1243

52.4%

+1.5 times

Puffy / swollen skin (3944)

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2067

52.4%

+1.5 times

Low self esteem (11266)

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5905

52.4%

+1.5 times

Carbuncle (209)

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109

52.2%

+1.5 times

Not smart enough (1117)

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580

51.9%

+1.5 times

Distress when sweets unavailable (4006)

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2078

51.9%

+1.5 times

Bulky muscles (2089)

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1083

51.8%

+1.5 times

Hopeless (730)

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375

51.4%

+1.5 times

Disappointed by life (1418)

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723

51%

+1.5 times

Muscles heavy / tired (6435)

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3268

50.8%

+1.5 times

Flabby muscles / Poor tone (10049)

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5082

50.6%

+1.4 times

Puffy hands (5957)

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2976

50%

+1.4 times

Croup (176)

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88

50%

+1.4 times

Depressed (11180)

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5581

49.9%

+1.4 times

Fasting to lose weight (11675)

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5828

49.9%

+1.4 times

Boils (1160)

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577

49.7%

+1.4 times

Vengeful / spiteful (383)

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190

49.6%

+1.4 times

Wheezing (2488)

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1229

49.4%

+1.4 times

Feel judged / criticized (8498)

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4195

49.4%

+1.4 times

Regret / remorse (1237)

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611

49.4%

+1.4 times

Weakness / Debility (3964)

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1957

49.4%

+1.4 times

Drinking coffee to replace food (7337)

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3625

49.4%

+1.4 times

Oppressed / disempowered (3669)

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1808

49.3%

+1.4 times

Poor diet (11384)

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5599

49.2%

+1.4 times

Unsupportive environment (3565)

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1754

49.2%

+1.4 times

High Triglycerides (3447)

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1693

49.1%

+1.4 times

Guilty (1123)

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551

49.1%

+1.4 times

Snoring (8271)

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4060

49.1%

+1.4 times

Urinary incontinence (3117)

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1528

49%

+1.4 times

Ankle pain (4184)

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2050

49%

+1.4 times

Dissatisfied with appearance / shape (22763)

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11148

49%

+1.4 times

Water Retention (10907)

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5337

48.9%

+1.4 times

Underdressed for cold weather (3757)

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1836

48.9%

+1.4 times

Puffy face (6516)

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3189

48.9%

+1.4 times

Liposuction (652)

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319

48.9%

+1.4 times

Omitting Food Groups (10981)

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5360

48.8%

+1.4 times

Swollen joints (2624)

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1276

48.6%

+1.4 times

Undervalued / unrespected (1456)

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702

48.2%

+1.4 times

Feet or Ankles Swelling (8846)

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4255

48.1%

+1.4 times

Gallbladder Removed (3116)

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1499

48.1%

+1.4 times

Sad (1382)

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665

48.1%

+1.4 times

Currently/recently on a diet (11960)

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5753

48.1%

+1.4 times

Psychiatric Treatment (3639)

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1748

48%

+1.4 times

Artificial sweeteners (8589)

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4119

48%

+1.4 times

Feel rejected / unliked / unappreciated (11813)

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5661

47.9%

+1.4 times

Oozing Sores on Skin (292)

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139

47.6%

+1.4 times

House dark (3837)

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1826

47.6%

+1.4 times

Chronic cough (1911)

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910

47.6%

+1.4 times

Gallstones / Attack (1914)

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909

47.5%

+1.4 times

Complications of Those Reporting Ashamed of weight

In this research study, people who report Ashamed of weight were likely to report the following:

REPORTS

CASES WITH BOTH

INCREASE

%

NORMALLY

Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)

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538

+2.9 times

5%

1.74% (1,259 cases)

Exercising as punishment

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1269

+2.5 times

11%

4.43% (2,175 cases)

Avoid social events due to appearance

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5702

+2.3 times

48%

20.48% (7,275 cases)

Feel judged for my weight

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7192

+2.3 times

60%

26.44% (9,359 cases)

Slow, heavy digestion

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6026

+2.2 times

51%

22.89% (21,898 cases)

Trauma-induced overeating

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1160

+2.2 times

10%

4.62% (1,603 cases)

Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps

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5499

+2.1 times

46%

21.59% (13,471 cases)

Self-loathing

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5133

+2.1 times

43%

20.63% (6,841 cases)

Artificial sweeteners

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4119

+2.1 times

35%

17.04% (8,589 cases)

Pretend Eating / Playing with Food

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301

+2.0 times

3%

1.48% (461 cases)

Abdominal surgery

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582

+2.0 times

5%

2.47% (1,336 cases)

Chewing and spitting food

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775

+2.0 times

7%

3.47% (1,294 cases)

Panic about size, shape or weight

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4784

+2.0 times

40%

19.92% (6,563 cases)

Restricting Food Intake

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6729

+2.0 times

56%

28.12% (15,613 cases)

Currently/recently on a diet

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5753

+2.0 times

48%

24.25% (11,960 cases)

Poor diet

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5599

+1.9 times

47%

24.63% (11,384 cases)

Stocky, round, broad or large

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5701

+1.9 times

48%

25.26% (19,065 cases)

Difficulty finding clothes that fit

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6233

+1.9 times

52%

27.6% (9,502 cases)

Purging Food

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1603

+1.8 times

13%

7.06% (2,856 cases)

Diet pills, gums

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3796

+1.8 times

32%

17.56% (5,926 cases)

Smoking to suppress appetite

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2178

+1.8 times

18%

9.99% (3,891 cases)

Feel like a failure after overeating

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5989

+1.8 times

50%

27.76% (9,279 cases)

Gain weight easily

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9442

+1.8 times

79%

43.99% (35,031 cases)

Uncontrollable compulsion to eat

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2757

+1.8 times

23%

12.89% (4,198 cases)

Hiding wrappers / packaging

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2961

+1.8 times

25%

14.08% (4,619 cases)

Fatty Liver

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1464

+1.8 times

12%

6.76% (2,700 cases)

Binging more than 1x monthly

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3071

+1.7 times

26%

14.86% (5,063 cases)

Overeat because of spouse / kids

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1637

+1.7 times

14%

8.03% (2,718 cases)

Wide, Heavy Hips

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5464

+1.7 times

46%

26.4% (20,459 cases)

Self Mutilation

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1051

+1.7 times

9%

5.17% (1,881 cases)

Hide food

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1992

+1.7 times

17%

9.78% (3,231 cases)

Edema

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1384

+1.7 times

12%

6.96% (2,527 cases)

Insulin Resistance

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1224

+1.7 times

10%

5.8% (2,202 cases)

Diuretics to lose weight

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1336

+1.7 times

11%

6.42% (2,085 cases)

Preoccupied with size, shape or weight

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7148

+1.7 times

60%

35.03% (12,085 cases)

Stole food or money to buy food

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594

+1.7 times

5%

2.96% (1,041 cases)

Overeat more than 2x/week

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5101

+1.7 times

43%

25.6% (8,274 cases)

Puffy / swollen skin

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2067

+1.7 times

17%

10.17% (3,944 cases)

Multiple weight loss programs

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6485

+1.7 times

54%

32.35% (10,770 cases)

Secretive eating

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5012

+1.7 times

42%

25.19% (8,337 cases)

Immobilized Due to Injury

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1503

+1.7 times

13%

7.8% (3,400 cases)

Burning sense of shame

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2110

+1.7 times

18%

10.82% (3,769 cases)

Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night

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3163

+1.7 times

27%

16.26% (5,367 cases)

Gallbladder Removed

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1499

+1.7 times

13%

7.83% (3,116 cases)

Exercising after eating too much

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1052

+1.6 times

9%

5.47% (2,548 cases)

Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image

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3248

+1.6 times

27%

16.44% (5,887 cases)

Soda / corn syrup

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2354

+1.6 times

20%

12.21% (5,096 cases)

Low self esteem

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5905

+1.6 times

50%

30.57% (11,266 cases)

Buy food for others then eat it

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1644

+1.6 times

14%

8.6% (2,759 cases)

Indiscriminate eating

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1910

+1.6 times

16%

9.83% (3,113 cases)

Eat when lonely / depressed

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5493

+1.6 times

46%

28.3% (9,688 cases)

Boils

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577

+1.6 times

5%

3.08% (1,160 cases)

Laxatives to lose weight

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1629

+1.6 times

14%

8.63% (2,812 cases)

Exercise aggravates symptoms

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2203

+1.6 times

18%

11.1% (5,106 cases)

Gallstones / Attack

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909

+1.6 times

8%

4.95% (1,914 cases)

High Blood Sugar

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1058

+1.6 times

9%

5.62% (1,860 cases)

Seizures

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200

+1.6 times

2%

1.25% (452 cases)

Fat on back

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5324

+1.6 times

45%

28.21% (9,429 cases)

Eating without realizing it

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2431

+1.6 times

20%

12.55% (4,049 cases)

Feel overweight

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10917

+1.6 times

92%

57.96% (25,362 cases)

Gastric bypass surgery

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260

+1.6 times

2%

1.26% (437 cases)

Broad, large chest

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5194

+1.6 times

44%

27.74% (20,688 cases)

Diabetes (Adult Onset Type II)

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733

+1.6 times

6%

3.79% (1,568 cases)

Water Retention

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5337

+1.6 times

45%

28.5% (10,907 cases)

Sleep Apnea

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1317

+1.6 times

11%

6.97% (2,359 cases)

Feet or Ankles Swelling

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4255

+1.6 times

36%

22.82% (8,846 cases)

High Triglycerides

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1693

+1.6 times

14%

8.88% (3,447 cases)

Puffy hands

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2976

+1.6 times

25%

15.87% (5,957 cases)

Fatty deposits/lipoma

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1243

+1.6 times

10%

6.41% (2,372 cases)

Puffy face

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3189

+1.6 times

27%

17.32% (6,516 cases)

Lumps on Surface of Belly

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307

+1.6 times

3%

1.93% (713 cases)

Stress overeater

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8211

+1.5 times

69%

44.62% (17,964 cases)

Bulimia, past or current

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1570

+1.5 times

13%

8.43% (3,506 cases)

Eat when abdomen painful

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1553

+1.5 times

13%

8.44% (2,767 cases)

Pancreatitis

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202

+1.5 times

2%

1.3% (498 cases)

Liposuction

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319

+1.5 times

3%

1.95% (652 cases)

Fat back of arms

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6784

+1.5 times

57%

37.07% (12,643 cases)

Rebel against food limitations

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2201

+1.5 times

18%

11.72% (3,798 cases)

Fast food 2+ times / week

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3157

+1.5 times

26%

16.96% (6,974 cases)

Scheduling time alone to eat

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1890

+1.5 times

16%

10.44% (3,314 cases)

Tongue frothy on edges

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319

+1.5 times

3%

1.96% (739 cases)

Fatty fried food

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4646

+1.5 times

39%

25.49% (11,744 cases)

Eating after midnight

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1611

+1.5 times

14%

9.2% (3,846 cases)

Hirsutism

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597

+1.5 times

5%

3.29% (1,304 cases)

Emotional eating

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9045

+1.5 times

76%

50.22% (20,626 cases)

Foods, drinks, or supplements to lose weight

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7030

+1.5 times

59%

38.99% (13,052 cases)

Shortness of Breath

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2975

+1.5 times

25%

16.54% (6,434 cases)

Feel rejected / unliked / unappreciated

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5661

+1.5 times

47%

31.22% (11,813 cases)

Preoccupied with food

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3200

+1.5 times

27%

17.94% (5,772 cases)

Food Poisoning

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425

+1.5 times

4%

2.68% (1,032 cases)

Can't stop eating once I start

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2797

+1.5 times

23%

15.42% (4,901 cases)

Fasting to lose weight

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5828

+1.5 times

49%

32.89% (11,675 cases)

Stretch marks

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7502

+1.5 times

63%

42.41% (16,705 cases)

Restricting Water Intake

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387

+1.5 times

3%

2.02% (650 cases)

Trying to lose weight

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10536

+1.5 times

88%

59.31% (25,373 cases)

Muscles heavy / tired

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3268

+1.5 times

27%

18.2% (6,435 cases)

Anorexia, past or current

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1728

+1.5 times

14%

9.45% (4,050 cases)

Recurrent Vomiting

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333

+1.5 times

3%

2.03% (817 cases)

Burgers/Hot Dogs

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3650

+1.5 times

31%

20.98% (8,841 cases)

Flabby muscles / Poor tone

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5082

+1.5 times

43%

29.11% (10,049 cases)

Strep Throat

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780

+1.5 times

7%

4.74% (1,657 cases)

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About the Author

John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda exudes a certain ease, which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda , which specializes in digestive tract pathology & Ayurvedic nutrition. John and his wife Natalie recently published Explore Your Hunger: A Guide to Hunger, Appetite & Food.

John's interest in Ayurveda and digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, including his public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.

John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well.

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