Question 1

i binge ate, will i gain weight?

Accepted Answer

Over time: if you continue to binge eat - then weight gain is likely.

Question 2

i binged around 4000 calories last night and this morning the scale says i've gained 5lbs!!! is this accurate? have i gained weight?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the scale: If using an accurate scale, 5 pounds gained is 5 pounds gained. Of course, one could have recorded the weight(s) incorrectly, or could be wearing heavier clothes, or carrying too many things in her pockets. Eating more calories than one uses causes extra calories to be stored as fat... that's how a normal body functions. 4000 calories will be about 1 pound of stored fat, ready to be used today!

Question 3

can i actually gain weight from bingeing  purgeing?

Accepted Answer

Binge/purge: Most people with bulimia (binging and purging) alone are of normal weight -- but much less healthy than without that behavior.  If the binging exceeds the purging, then yes you can gain weight.  Many complications, including:  electrolyte imbalance, dehydration, constipation, hemorrhoids, swelling of throat, gastritis & tears of esophagus from vomiting too much, pancreatitis & dental cavities.

Question 4

binged today would i gain weight ? what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Don't beat yourself: Up! would encourage you to look into a 12 step group called overeater's anonymous. Free. Confidential, supportive and beneficial.

Question 5

how can i prevent gaining weight if i just binged?

Accepted Answer

It depends: An occasional binge should not result in weight gain. If you binge frequently, there is no healthy way to rid yourself of the excess calories.  Any attempts to "purge" (by vomiting, next-day starvation, using water pills, etc) are dangerous to your health.  Just go back to healthy eating and exercise and don't  feel guilty. If it keeps happening, get into a treatment program.

Question 6

what if i stop binging and only eat one or two chocolate bars a day will i lose weight?

Accepted Answer

No: But it may trigger you to want to eat more. Keep your sugar as close to normal without going low. Check w/your doctor.

Question 7

gained five pounds from one binge. two weeks later can not lose it! eventhough went back to eating normally. so frustrated!!

Accepted Answer

Try avoiding Carbs: An Atkins or South Beach type of diet, avoiding Carbohydrates and eating more protein and fats for a month may help to shed away the extra pounds!
Even better with exercise like walking or jogging!

Question 8

how do i overcome binge before i gain too much weight?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your doctor: You may need evaluation for an eating disorder.  Working with a counselor may help you identify what is causing the binging, and help you find more constructive ways of dealing with the underlying issues.

Question 9

can 2-day binge eating make you gain weight?

Accepted Answer

Probably: It all depends on the amount of calories consumed while binging.

Question 10

will 1 day of binge eating make me gain weight?

Accepted Answer

It would not be : Likely to cause a significant weight gain. There are 3, 500 calories per pound. If you calculate the number of calories you ate (roughly) it should give you an  idea regarding potential weight gain.

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