Video interviewCompulsive overeating is a medically recognized pattern of dysregulated appetite and reward signaling that can impact metabolic health.
Part of Toward Health’s physician-led obesity medicine and metabolic health services.
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This program is HSA/FSA eligible.
This physician-led program combines medical care, coaching, and coordination to address appetite, behavior, and metabolic health without judgment.
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A 2025 brief research report in Frontiers in Psychiatry evaluated the real-world TOWARD telemedicine model in an employee wellness cohort.
Among 37 participants with paired assessments, average scores decreased 40.7% for food addiction symptoms and 34.7% for binge eating symptoms.
Study context: This was a real-world observational study without a control group. Follow-up timing varied, the cohort was small, and individual outcomes varied. The findings support continued research; they do not guarantee results.
Read the Peer-Reviewed StudyWe use a continuous care model with a multimodal approach that has been published in peer-reviewed research.
Know what to do but struggle with how to do it in the real world
Feel unable to stop once eating begins
Experience loss of control around certain foods
Cannot sustain a life of constant tracking and restrictive plans
Have tried diets, medications, or weight loss programs but are struggling to make progress
Not sure yet? Book a call to ask questions and see if this is a good fit.
We use a brief structured questionnaire as part of our medical evaluation process to help assess patterns of overeating and loss of control. Consider the following questions:
C(utting): Have you ever felt you should cut down on your food consumption?
A(nnoyance): Have people annoyed you by criticizing your eating habits?
G(uilty): Have you felt bad or guilty about your eating?
E(ye-opener): Do you eat to steady your mood, sneak food, lose control, or feel intense shame or distress around eating?
If you score 3 or 4, we encourage you to reach out. We can help guide you toward healing your food relationship, not just focusing on nutrition or weight loss.
Contact us to learn more about how we support people struggling with food addiction.
Disclaimer: This is not a validated approach, but it is a clinically useful screening method we use in our clinic.
Compulsive eating is connected to appetite regulation, sleep, stress, insulin resistance, medication use, and overall metabolic health. We address these connections together so treatment supports lasting recovery.
“I once weighed 350 pounds and could not stop eating, even as a physician. Food had taken over my emotions, my habits, and my identity. I used to hide and binge. I felt guilty all the time. I was angry when anyone tried to help me. That is addiction. I created this program because I lived it. This is not just about weight. It is about the emotional prison food becomes. We help people break free.”
The Toward Health Food Addiction Program is a physician-led medical program focused on metabolic health, appetite regulation, and obesity medicine. It does not provide psychiatric, psychological, counseling, or other mental health treatment services.
We help you improve regulation of food intake and build sustainable nutrition habits through physician-led medical care.
This program is HSA/FSA eligible.
*Participants are automatically enrolled in our DPC Program after 6 months, with the flexibility to cancel at any time following the initial program term.
Every patient receives a dedicated doctor, dedicated health coach, and dedicated care coordinator, with real-time remote monitoring, urgent issue escalation, and coordination with existing medical teams.
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Our $199 course provides structured education on compulsive overeating and appetite regulation. Available now in the Toward Health app with lifetime access.
If you decide to enroll in the Food Addiction Program, you’ll receive a $199 credit toward your enrollment.
This course is included at no additional cost for patients enrolled in the Food Addiction program.
Get coordinated medical and behavioral support designed around your metabolic health.
Discovery calls are scheduled on our dedicated booking page.
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