Why do I either not eat at all or binge eat?

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Sonorous · Accepted Answer

Not gonna comment on any eating disorders but I'll say why I experience those symptoms.

When I'm not very hungry, it's usually because I've eaten something that is satiating. Usually something at least high in protein, fat, or fiber. Those tend to hold me over very well. But there also have een instances where I wasn't hungry due to how much stress my body was under. For instance, if my immunse defense system is activated or if I'm extreemely sad.

When I binge eat, it's usually when I'm eating less volume, more calorically dense, & less satiating foods that are easily palatable. Usually in snack form. Especially ones high in carbs, sugars, unhealthy fats, etc. Just messes with my blood sugar levels & causes the certain hormones to not be as stable. And I may also be not getting enough water as well.

I notice that I tend to binge eat more at night time. That's when I'm the hungriest. Since I've learned this, I save the bulk of my calories & especially simple carbs for night time. Works to my advantage in other ways too since I tend to workout at night. And the simple carbs I eat after training help replenish glycogen stores. Then I'll wake up & just eat protein & fats with some fruit like I usually do.

AaronKrieger · Accepted Answer

You barely eat, but try to make up for it by self-indulging too much when you finally do eat. That's my guess.

Rei13 · Accepted Answer

Sounds like it could be an eating disorder. I know when I’ve binged in the past it was because I was not eating enough throughout the day. Eventually you will eat and you will over indulge if you’re restricting yourself too harshly

butterly248 · Accepted Answer

You most like have an eating disorder. I have bulimia and I go from one extreme to another. Please see a professional about this!

Billlewis · Answer

It could be due to any number of reasons. Metabolism, mood, etc. Don't feel bad, a lot of people do that, myself included.

NathanDavis · Answer

well, pretty much a bad habit do you work or study too much? stress? depression? something?

Anonymous · Answer

Either you're trying to diet but afte fail and give up after a while  Or you are lazy to cook so you don't eat for long but when you finally do try to get some food you end up eating a lot

ChicoFromThe305 · Answer

I think it has to do with stress

Fuentes · Answer

High metabolism? Lol I don't know

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