Is binge eating occassionally normal?

[Anonymous]

I eat like this once a week. I eat a box of cookies and a small burger? I usually work harder in the gym the next day to make up. Is this normal or do I have an eating disorder?

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I want to lose 10 more pounds. ... how do I stop?

[Anonymous]

I don't think that once a week having some cookies is that bad as long as the rest of your meals for the week are healthy. In fact that could still be healthier than most people eat, if limited to once a week, for one meal. It may not be the ideal diet, but I really don't think it is a reason to be concerned either.

[CourtJester]

I do it at least once a week to replenish my carbs (glycogen)... binging on whatever. Helps me workout harder the next few days.

[Cherokee2]

Girls would think so. Our reasoning we pick up weight quicker than men and in the wrong places

[atomique]

I used to do that. Its not good for you.

[Asker]

How did you stop?

[atomique]

Had an awful semester and was an emotional wreak fall of sophomore year. Turns out I was still not over some baggage from years ago and the mental scars were opening back up. I had to admit I had a lot of problems and open up to loved ones about it. I made a list of things I need to address. Once I started to fix the other problems it stopped.

[Iron_Man]

LOL I do that all day everyday HAHAHAHA