Please do not purge. That will just create more problems. You don't want that food and acid coming back up your throat.
I am a binge eater too, although I haven't gained weight from it, but it does make me feel sick. I am working on portion control and since I love sweets, pasta, bread, etc, I will not give up any food. Moderation is the key. Easier said than done, but do not give up and do not purge. We are a great group and come back for support.

I haven't purged today and I ate two big cereal bowls full of mashed potatoes and a salad. I don't need to eat more today. Those peeps in the closet are calling my name. I am trying to avoid eating both packages all at once and then getting bloated. I hate feeling bloated but I know that's a part of the binge. I hope to see my dietician soon and maybe she can lower down my calories soon to lower than 2000 because I don't get out much and I don't do much exercising in the house. I have a wii and that's about it. I exercise on that.

Doesn't sound like purging is a good idea. i wouldn't know what advice to give you with eating and weight loss with the eating disorder. Can your doctor help? I'm on a low carb diet which helps me. Are you getting any help with the eating disorder? Seems like it might be safer to get help with that before dieting.

Yes, please work on stopping the binging and purging. Definitely a bad combo.

There is a general rule of thumb that we need about 10 calories per day per pound that we weigh. There is a lot more that goes into that calculation, including activity level, metabolism rate, age, gender, etc.

Balanced calories is important: we all need some protein, some fat, some carbohydrates and all the rest each day. In measured amounts! Hopefully your dietician can help you with a balanced diet.

I hear you on the peeps thing, except that I can resist their calls. Now chocolate anything and jelly beans and cookies all have my number and know exactly how to mess with my mind!

Having your meals in moderation is a much better idea than going overboard and one and then starving yourself of another. I try to look at it like if I love myself, there are certain things that just don't make sense for me to do. The past few days Ive had some candy here and there and when I re-visit the effects of sugar on the microbiome and all the problems that can be caused... inflammation in the body, and more, I remember, they're just not worth it!

If we don't love ourselves and take care of our diets and exercising habits... nobody can really do that for us. We have to love ourselves (and our DS friends -- what a great bunch).

I think it's lucky that you don't purge. You have my best wishes in getting free of the binging cycle. It feels good to be more in control no matter what your weight is.

Hello, BP. I too have an eating disorder--overeating and sometimes not eating enough, but I have never purged. Please do not start purging. It can damage your whole body inside and out. Have you seen a dietician yet? I hope you can find one who is helpful. I wish I could find one myself. Keep coming to this group and updating what's going on with you. You can write to me anytime. Hugs!!

PrincessLynnie