In Grilo et al., participants were assigned to either cognitive-behavioral therapy, behavioral weight loss, or both sequentially to treat their BED.  They found that while CBT was best for remission from binge-eating, BWL produced better, albeit modest, weight loss in participants. They did not find that the combination of CBT and BWL created any better results than either treatment alone.  

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Weight Loss, or Both in Treatment of Binge-
Eating Disorder

This is a treatment that can potentially be used for BED.  It involves the LEARN Program for Weight Management, which is an acronym for lifestyle, exercise, attitudes, relationships, and nutrition. The program consists of lifestyle changes over a series of steps over time that lead to caloric restriction and increased physical activity. 

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CBT is known as an effective treatment for binge-eating disorder (BED) in that it helps people to stop binge-eating, but it does not actually help people to lose weight (which is important because BED puts people at high risk for obesity and the health problems associated with that).  Because of this shortcoming, perhaps another treatment option is necessary to help people with BED to lose weight.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy vs. Behavioral Weight Loss (BWL) as Treatment for Binge-Eating Disorder

Grilo, C. M., Masheb, R. M., Wilson, G., Gueorguieva, R., & White, M. A. (2011). Cognitive–behavioral therapy, behavioral weight loss, and sequential treatment for obese patients with binge-eating disorder: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 79(5), 675-685.

Cognitive–Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Weight Loss,
and Sequential Treatment for Obese Patients With Binge-Eating Disorder:
A Randomized Controlled Trial

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