Andrew (Freddie) Flintoff on Bulimia
It is a hugely brave decision from Freddie that could be hugely beneficial for hundreds of people.
Freddie Flintoff was one of England's greatest cricketers and now, in his 40s with 4 children, is best known
as a television presenter.
On his BBC One show "Living with Bulimia", he discussed his personal experience of
living with Bulimia over the last 20 years.
Freddie suggested that his Bulimia started
during his days playing cricket for England when the UK media attacked him for being overweight.
Although I do wonder if he already had an unhealthy relationship with food (emotional eating)
and alcohol at that stage, to self-sooth another underlying subconscious concern.
He says he still feels guilt whenever he puts food in his mouth, and often feels that everyone is
looking at him and judging his weight.
Freddie appears to see his battle as on-going, with his conscious mind trying to control the
subconscious thoughts.
He didn't seem to be aware that subconscious thoughts can be reprogrammed.
