Binge Eating Disorder typically begins in the late teens or early 20s and is seen in both men and women, with men having an onset more towards mid-life. Three out of ten individuals looking for weight loss treatment show signs of BED. As per the criteria, an episode of binge eating is described as eating an amount of food that is DEFINITELY LARGER than most people would eat in a similar period of time and under similar circumstances. It is marked by a strong sense of lack of control, eating at a rapid pace usually alone due to an increased sense of shame and guilt.