My view was that weekend overeating (and over-bingeing) was simply part of life; it felt good to indulge, until I started feeling regretful, guilty, bloated and carrying extra pounds. That’s when I discovered the surprising real cause behind my Friday-Sunday gorging habit – and how I used five strategies to break free.

Are you prefer to listen instead of read? Download the audio recording here… +++ I was an inveterate overeater. But every week, even when “good”, my weight would increase significantly.

My specialty was weekend overeating.

Every Friday at around 5pm as I waited for the bus home after work, my mouth would start watering with anticipation of an evening filled with red wine, pizza, chips and bad movies – my Friday ritual.

While waiting, I would call my husband and discuss our order. Does the place offer their delectable pesto sauce with goat cheese and/or extra sausages?

Friday nights were always my favorite night of the week because they allowed me to indulge in any food I desired – it was truly the highlight!

My job was intensely stressful and the commute arduous; coming home and unloading all my belongings before relaxing with some fast food and alcohol was how I unwound.