Many people with heartier constitutions or excess weight may feel silenced or ashamed because of their weight as a result of cultural or family pressure. You might feel afraid or embarrassed to eat in public, believing that a heavier person is not allowed to eat because of his or her size, or is only allowed to eat certain "low-calorie" foods when in the presence of others. You might also feel like you can only wear certain formless clothes that hide your shape. This mindset makes the act of eating very emotionally charged, which inherently leads to imbalance. Believing that you are only allowed to eat when alone or that you are only allowed to eat certain low-calorie "diet" foods because of your weight can lead to overeating once you are alone and ability to actually enjoy food.

Ayurveda alleviates shame around a hearty body. Even if imbalance exists which is leading to excess weight, Ayurveda never prescribes harsh or restrictive diets but instead addresses the underlying roots of excess weight. Ayurveda also views judgment or "feeling judged" as a pitta-aggravation, indicating some kind of heat in the body that needs cooling. Read more about emotional eating, feels overweight on Joyful Belly.

HERBS AND PRODUCTS FOR IMBALANCES RELATED TO 'FEEL JUDGED FOR MY 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?
PITTA	MODERATE THESE PITTA FOODS IF FEEL JUDGED FOR MY WEIGHT IS CAUSING A PROBLEM	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Pitta' dosha.
HOT ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation. LEARN MORE ABOUT HOT	MODERATE THESE HOT FOODS IF FEEL JUDGED FOR MY 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 FEEL JUDGED FOR MY 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 FEEL JUDGED FOR MY 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 9,359 People Reporting Feel judged for my weight

BIOCHARACTERISTIC

AVG CLIENT LEVEL %

%CASES (#)

#IMBALANCE

Heavy

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98.8%

42.4% (3,964)

9,738 have Heavy constitution

Kapha

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98.3%

47.4% (4,434)

12,745 have Kapha constitution

Oily

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97.8%

39.4% (3,688)

9,587 have Oily constitution

Sweet

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97.3%

38.9% (3,639)

9,650 have Sweet constitution

Salty

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92.7%

37.7% (3,529)

7,179 have Salty constitution

Gooey

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91.6%

26.3% (2,457)

7,069 have Gooey constitution

Sour

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45.6%

25.8% (2,412)

7,528 have Sour constitution

Causes Toxic

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41.3%

33.0% (3,086)

7,099 have Toxic constitution

Causes Hot

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32.6%

23.6% (2,205)

7,949 have Hot constitution

Pungent

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29.5%

13.7% (1,279)

6,802 have Pungent constitution

Causes Pitta

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25.5%

26.3% (2,465)

10,540 have Pitta constitution

Difficult

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17.6%

34.1% (3,195)

8,532 have Difficult constitution

Cold

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15.4%

22.1% (2,073)

8,107 have Cold constitution

Causes Bitter

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12.1%

15.3% (1,431)

8,626 have Bitter constitution

Light

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6.5%

14.6% (1,367)

9,391 have Light constitution

Astringent

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5.8%

17.0% (1,588)

8,068 have Astringent constitution

Vata

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4.2%

21.7% (2,030)

11,554 have Vata constitution

Dry

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3.0%

15.2% (1,420)

9,009 have Dry constitution

Risk Factors of Feel judged for my weight

People who reported the symptoms below were also more likely to report Feel judged for my weight. Overall, 26.44% of 27,271 surveyed in this research study reported Feel judged for my weight.

SYMPTOM (Cases)

Cases With Both

Coincidence %

Increase from 26.44%

Defensive (225)

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155

68.9%

+2.6 times

Avoid social events due to appearance (7275)

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4705

64.7%

+2.4 times

Self-loathing (6841)

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4240

62%

+2.3 times

Trauma-induced overeating (1603)

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993

61.9%

+2.3 times

Panic about size, shape or weight (6563)

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4026

61.3%

+2.3 times

Ashamed of weight (11921)

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7192

60.3%

+2.3 times

Pretend Eating / Playing with Food (461)

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266

57.7%

+2.2 times

Uncontrollable compulsion to eat (4198)

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2289

54.5%

+2.1 times

Hide food (3231)

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1743

53.9%

+2.0 times

Diuretics to lose weight (2085)

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1124

53.9%

+2.0 times

Gastric bypass surgery (437)

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235

53.8%

+2.0 times

Hiding wrappers / packaging (4619)

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2455

53.2%

+2.0 times

Difficulty finding clothes that fit (9502)

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5032

53%

+2.0 times

Stole food or money to buy food (1041)

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551

52.9%

+2.0 times

Diet pills, gums (5926)

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3074

51.9%

+2.0 times

Feel like a failure after overeating (9279)

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4794

51.7%

+2.0 times

Chewing and spitting food (1294)

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662

51.2%

+1.9 times

Eating without realizing it (4049)

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2042

50.4%

+1.9 times

Binging more than 1x monthly (5063)

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2541

50.2%

+1.9 times

Scheduling time alone to eat (3314)

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1663

50.2%

+1.9 times

Secretive eating (8337)

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4162

49.9%

+1.9 times

Indiscriminate eating (3113)

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1543

49.6%

+1.9 times

Buy food for others then eat it (2759)

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1369

49.6%

+1.9 times

Exercising as punishment (2175)

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1072

49.3%

+1.9 times

Rebel against food limitations (3798)

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1867

49.2%

+1.9 times

Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night (5367)

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2633

49.1%

+1.9 times

Laxatives to lose weight (2812)

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1378

49%

+1.9 times

Overeat because of spouse / kids (2718)

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1327

48.8%

+1.8 times

Overeat more than 2x/week (8274)

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3990

48.2%

+1.8 times

Self Mutilation (1881)

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904

48.1%

+1.8 times

Purging Food (2856)

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1373

48.1%

+1.8 times

Burning sense of shame (3769)

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1808

48%

+1.8 times

Restricting Water Intake (650)

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310

47.7%

+1.8 times

Eat when abdomen painful (2767)

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1318

47.6%

+1.8 times

Can't afford to buy food (1909)

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909

47.6%

+1.8 times

Preoccupied with food (5772)

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2738

47.4%

+1.8 times

Preoccupied with size, shape or weight (12085)

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5724

47.4%

+1.8 times

Not attractive enough (1759)

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831

47.2%

+1.8 times

Multiple weight loss programs (10770)

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5039

46.8%

+1.8 times

Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image (5887)

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2755

46.8%

+1.8 times

Eat when lonely / depressed (9688)

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4490

46.3%

+1.8 times

Smoking to suppress appetite (3891)

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1801

46.3%

+1.8 times

Feel judged / criticized (8498)

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3929

46.2%

+1.7 times

Can't stop eating once I start (4901)

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2265

46.2%

+1.7 times

Oppressed / disempowered (3669)

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1657

45.2%

+1.7 times

High Blood Sugar (1860)

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840

45.2%

+1.7 times

Edema (2527)

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1139

45.1%

+1.7 times

Sleep Apnea (2359)

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1060

44.9%

+1.7 times

Insulin Resistance (2202)

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980

44.5%

+1.7 times

Fat on back (9429)

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4191

44.4%

+1.7 times

Boils (1160)

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512

44.1%

+1.7 times

Distress when sweets unavailable (4006)

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1766

44.1%

+1.7 times

Low self esteem (11266)

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4948

43.9%

+1.7 times

Fatty Liver (2700)

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1181

43.7%

+1.7 times

Unsupportive environment (3565)

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1554

43.6%

+1.6 times

Weakness / Debility (3964)

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1724

43.5%

+1.6 times

Not smart enough (1117)

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484

43.3%

+1.6 times

Oozing Sores on Skin (292)

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126

43.2%

+1.6 times

Puffy / swollen skin (3944)

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1698

43.1%

+1.6 times

Vengeful / spiteful (383)

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164

42.8%

+1.6 times

Bulky muscles (2089)

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894

42.8%

+1.6 times

Fat back of arms (12643)

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5401

42.7%

+1.6 times

Carbuncle (209)

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89

42.6%

+1.6 times

Low metabolism (11201)

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4737

42.3%

+1.6 times

Hopeless (730)

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308

42.2%

+1.6 times

At odds with local community (1665)

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699

42%

+1.6 times

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

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5484

42%

+1.6 times

Feel rejected / unliked / unappreciated (11813)

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4936

41.8%

+1.6 times

Wheezing (2488)

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1038

41.7%

+1.6 times

Muscles heavy / tired (6435)

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2684

41.7%

+1.6 times

Blood or pus in mucus (462)

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192

41.6%

+1.6 times

Undervalued / unrespected (1456)

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606

41.6%

+1.6 times

Disappointed by life (1418)

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589

41.5%

+1.6 times

Underdressed for cold weather (3757)

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1553

41.3%

+1.6 times

Uneasy when food unavailable (4533)

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1868

41.2%

+1.6 times

Famine / Underfed in Childhood (1923)

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793

41.2%

+1.6 times

Fatty deposits/lipoma (2372)

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974

41.1%

+1.6 times

Unsupported (1057)

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434

41.1%

+1.6 times

Ankle pain (4184)

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1721

41.1%

+1.6 times

Convulsions (156)

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64

41%

+1.6 times

Angry when someone eats my food (7138)

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2929

41%

+1.6 times

Psychiatric Treatment (3639)

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1485

40.8%

+1.5 times

Hirsutism (1304)

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532

40.8%

+1.5 times

Manic / giddy (2385)

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970

40.7%

+1.5 times

Skin problems on nipples (827)

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336

40.6%

+1.5 times

Blisters (609)

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247

40.6%

+1.5 times

Depressed (11180)

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4532

40.5%

+1.5 times

Puffy hands (5957)

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2405

40.4%

+1.5 times

Regret / remorse (1237)

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499

40.3%

+1.5 times

Sad (1382)

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557

40.3%

+1.5 times

Blood thick / Congested lymph (1069)

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431

40.3%

+1.5 times

Guilty (1123)

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451

40.2%

+1.5 times

Swollen joints (2624)

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1054

40.2%

+1.5 times

Drinking coffee to replace food (7337)

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2950

40.2%

+1.5 times

House dark (3837)

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1540

40.1%

+1.5 times

Withdrawn Emotionally (7826)

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3121

39.9%

+1.5 times

Past physical trauma (5997)

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2395

39.9%

+1.5 times

Enlarged Spleen (328)

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131

39.9%

+1.5 times

Nerve Damage (293)

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117

39.9%

+1.5 times

Urinary incontinence (3117)

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1240

39.8%

+1.5 times

Insufficient Breast Milk (1651)

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657

39.8%

+1.5 times

Complications of Those Reporting Feel judged for my weight

In this research study, people who report Feel judged for my weight were likely to report the following:

REPORTS

CASES WITH BOTH

INCREASE

%

NORMALLY

Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)

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440

+2.9 times

5%

1.74% (1,259 cases)

Exercising as punishment

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1072

+2.5 times

11%

4.43% (2,175 cases)

Avoid social events due to appearance

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4705

+2.4 times

50%

20.48% (7,275 cases)

Gastric bypass surgery

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235

+2.4 times

3%

1.26% (437 cases)

Trauma-induced overeating

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993

+2.4 times

11%

4.62% (1,603 cases)

Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps

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4563

+2.3 times

49%

21.59% (13,471 cases)

Slow, heavy digestion

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4766

+2.2 times

51%

22.89% (21,898 cases)

Ashamed of weight

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7192

+2.2 times

77%

34.92% (11,921 cases)

Self-loathing

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4240

+2.2 times

45%

20.63% (6,841 cases)

Panic about size, shape or weight

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4026

+2.2 times

43%

19.92% (6,563 cases)

Purging Food

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1373

+2.1 times

15%

7.06% (2,856 cases)

Artificial sweeteners

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3358

+2.1 times

36%

17.04% (8,589 cases)

Restricting Food Intake

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5400

+2.1 times

58%

28.12% (15,613 cases)

Stole food or money to buy food

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551

+2.0 times

6%

2.96% (1,041 cases)

Pretend Eating / Playing with Food

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266

+2.0 times

3%

1.48% (461 cases)

Abdominal surgery

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477

+2.0 times

5%

2.47% (1,336 cases)

Chewing and spitting food

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662

+2.0 times

7%

3.47% (1,294 cases)

Difficulty finding clothes that fit

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5032

+2.0 times

54%

27.6% (9,502 cases)

Hide food

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1743

+1.9 times

19%

9.78% (3,231 cases)

Self Mutilation

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904

+1.9 times

10%

5.17% (1,881 cases)

Fatty Liver

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1181

+1.9 times

13%

6.76% (2,700 cases)

Poor diet

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4427

+1.9 times

47%

24.63% (11,384 cases)

Smoking to suppress appetite

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1801

+1.9 times

19%

9.99% (3,891 cases)

Stocky, round, broad or large

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4510

+1.9 times

48%

25.26% (19,065 cases)

Currently/recently on a diet

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4349

+1.9 times

46%

24.25% (11,960 cases)

Diet pills, gums

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3074

+1.9 times

33%

17.56% (5,926 cases)

Diuretics to lose weight

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1124

+1.9 times

12%

6.42% (2,085 cases)

Uncontrollable compulsion to eat

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2289

+1.9 times

24%

12.89% (4,198 cases)

Hiding wrappers / packaging

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2455

+1.8 times

26%

14.08% (4,619 cases)

Feel like a failure after overeating

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4794

+1.8 times

51%

27.76% (9,279 cases)

Hirsutism

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532

+1.8 times

6%

3.29% (1,304 cases)

Binging more than 1x monthly

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2541

+1.8 times

27%

14.86% (5,063 cases)

Blisters

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247

+1.8 times

3%

1.68% (609 cases)

Bulimia, past or current

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1372

+1.8 times

15%

8.43% (3,506 cases)

Can't afford to buy food

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909

+1.8 times

10%

5.63% (1,909 cases)

Vomiting

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456

+1.8 times

5%

2.82% (1,149 cases)

Puffy / swollen skin

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1698

+1.8 times

18%

10.17% (3,944 cases)

Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image

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2755

+1.8 times

29%

16.44% (5,887 cases)

Burning sense of shame

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1808

+1.8 times

19%

10.82% (3,769 cases)

Skin problems on nipples

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336

+1.8 times

4%

2.28% (827 cases)

Eating without realizing it

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2042

+1.8 times

22%

12.55% (4,049 cases)

Gain weight easily

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7163

+1.8 times

77%

43.99% (35,031 cases)

Secretive eating

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4162

+1.7 times

44%

25.19% (8,337 cases)

Buy food for others then eat it

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1369

+1.7 times

15%

8.6% (2,759 cases)

Overeat because of spouse / kids

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1327

+1.7 times

14%

8.03% (2,718 cases)

Wide, Heavy Hips

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4325

+1.7 times

46%

26.4% (20,459 cases)

Preoccupied with size, shape or weight

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5724

+1.7 times

61%

35.03% (12,085 cases)

Laxatives to lose weight

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1378

+1.7 times

15%

8.63% (2,812 cases)

Low self esteem

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4948

+1.7 times

53%

30.57% (11,266 cases)

Edema

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1139

+1.7 times

12%

6.96% (2,527 cases)

Insulin Resistance

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980

+1.7 times

10%

5.8% (2,202 cases)

Scheduling time alone to eat

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1663

+1.7 times

18%

10.44% (3,314 cases)

Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night

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2633

+1.7 times

28%

16.26% (5,367 cases)

Exercise aggravates symptoms

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1805

+1.7 times

19%

11.1% (5,106 cases)

Rebel against food limitations

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1867

+1.7 times

20%

11.72% (3,798 cases)

Feel rejected / unliked / unappreciated

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4936

+1.7 times

53%

31.22% (11,813 cases)

Eat when lonely / depressed

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4490

+1.7 times

48%

28.3% (9,688 cases)

Anorexia, past or current

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1535

+1.7 times

16%

9.45% (4,050 cases)

Feel judged / criticized

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3929

+1.7 times

42%

24.97% (8,498 cases)

Guarding area of pain

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346

+1.7 times

4%

2.38% (886 cases)

Overeat more than 2x/week

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3990

+1.7 times

43%

25.6% (8,274 cases)

Compulsive exercising

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618

+1.7 times

7%

4.18% (1,909 cases)

Multiple weight loss programs

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5039

+1.7 times

54%

32.35% (10,770 cases)

Blood thick / Congested lymph

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431

+1.7 times

5%

3% (1,069 cases)

Immobilized Due to Injury

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1179

+1.7 times

13%

7.8% (3,400 cases)

Eat when abdomen painful

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1318

+1.7 times

14%

8.44% (2,767 cases)

Difficulty expectorating

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541

+1.7 times

6%

3.62% (1,399 cases)

Exercising after eating too much

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871

+1.6 times

9%

5.47% (2,548 cases)

Puffy hands

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2405

+1.6 times

26%

15.87% (5,957 cases)

Soda / corn syrup

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1883

+1.6 times

20%

12.21% (5,096 cases)

Bulky muscles

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894

+1.6 times

10%

6.11% (2,089 cases)

Eating after midnight

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1392

+1.6 times

15%

9.2% (3,846 cases)

Indiscriminate eating

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1543

+1.6 times

16%

9.83% (3,113 cases)

Boils

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512

+1.6 times

5%

3.08% (1,160 cases)

Unsupportive environment

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1554

+1.6 times

17%

10.49% (3,565 cases)

Puffy face

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2593

+1.6 times

28%

17.32% (6,516 cases)

Preoccupied with food

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2738

+1.6 times

29%

17.94% (5,772 cases)

Gallstones / Attack

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751

+1.6 times

8%

4.95% (1,914 cases)

Fatty fried food

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3820

+1.6 times

41%

25.49% (11,744 cases)

High Blood Sugar

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840

+1.6 times

9%

5.62% (1,860 cases)

Seizures

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173

+1.6 times

2%

1.25% (452 cases)

Underdressed for cold weather

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1553

+1.6 times

17%

10.63% (3,757 cases)

Fat on back

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4191

+1.6 times

45%

28.21% (9,429 cases)

Muscles heavy / tired

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2684

+1.6 times

29%

18.2% (6,435 cases)

Oppressed / disempowered

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1657

+1.6 times

18%

11.3% (3,669 cases)

Fast food 2+ times / week

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2488

+1.6 times

27%

16.96% (6,974 cases)

Tongue deviates to right/left

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151

+1.6 times

2%

1.26% (484 cases)

Broad, large chest

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4137

+1.6 times

44%

27.74% (20,688 cases)

Diabetes (Adult Onset Type II)

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588

+1.6 times

6%

3.79% (1,568 cases)

Distress when sweets unavailable

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1766

+1.6 times

19%

12.01% (4,006 cases)

Water Retention

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4206

+1.6 times

45%

28.5% (10,907 cases)

Sleep Apnea

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1060

+1.6 times

11%

6.97% (2,359 cases)

Feet or Ankles Swelling

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3368

+1.6 times

36%

22.82% (8,846 cases)

High Triglycerides

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1284

+1.6 times

14%

8.88% (3,447 cases)

Shortness of Breath

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2451

+1.6 times

26%

16.54% (6,434 cases)

Poor discernment of temperature

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541

+1.6 times

6%

3.82% (1,393 cases)

Fat back of arms

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5401

+1.6 times

58%

37.07% (12,643 cases)

Fatty deposits/lipoma

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974

+1.6 times

10%

6.41% (2,372 cases)

Kidney Infection

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613

+1.6 times

7%

4.49% (1,649 cases)

Can't stop eating once I start

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2265

+1.6 times

24%

15.42% (4,901 cases)

Stretch marks

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6140

+1.6 times

66%

42.41% (16,705 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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