Definitions for "Overeating"
eating to excess (personified as one of the deadly sins)
Is caused by overfeeding. This may in turn cause digestive problems, excessive weight gain, poor reproductive abilities, poor mothering, etc.
eating too much
Almost all people who require gastric bypass surgery have had problems with overeating. The causes for this are complex, involving genetics, emotions, environment, and even certain functions of the brain. Education, counseling, and group support can help prevent overeating after surgery, and are just as important as diet and exercise to the success of the operation.
( Trim Support, Sweet Ease)