I have used meditation for years and it finally freed me up to admit to myself and others that I am a secret binge eater. I realized I had no ability to tell the difference between anxiety and hunger. Now I use meditation to keep my spirit free and use mindfulness to make better eating choices — am I hungry or am I anxious? I am so happy to hear that someone else is using this practice that I stumbled upon for this purpose. I have a lifetime of pattern to adjust and I am making significant progress. Mindfulness can deflate anxiety and daily meditation gives my spirit freedom from all the stories I tell myself that lead to binge eating. It’s not a silver bullet, but a significant tool in my toolbox!