Binged after going 4 weeks binge-free. How to get back on track?

TenderBlender667

I binged and ate around 3000-4000 calories today. I feel horrible especially since I've ruined a 4 week streak. How do I get over the guilt and start fresh tomorrow? I've been thinking of fasting for 36 hours to reset my taste buds. Any thoughts?

sabinaholtby

I say, just start eating on you're plan again. When I try to 'fix' it, it just continues the cycle. I say, make sure you're eating enough and incorporating food you like and that makes you feel full. I'm back on plan today after 10 days off plan and I'm just going to be gentle with myself. For me, I'm trying to make this a forever change, so a high calorie day is just a high calorie day, not a failure.

Fflpnari

Just go back to normal. I have history of eating disorders, I'm working hard to fix the binge/ restrict cycle. For me it was a horrible cycle that was in healthy. I have built cheat days for myself but have to go back to "normal" the next day.

HockeyGoalie35

You are not going to live everyday of your life perfect. Once you reach your goal, you still are not going to be perfect. You slipped, get back at it. Don't fast, don't punish yourself, just go back to business as usual and continue changing your lifestyle, because guess what. It's probably going to happen again and some point, no big deal as long as it's an indulgence and not routine.

kimothy38

You've not ruined anything. Be proud that you managed to do 4 weeks. After 20 years and gaining/losing 100kg due to binge eating I refuse to diet anymore. I do 5:2 fasting instead and eat well most days but if I binge I don't beat myself up about it. Be gentle on yourself because you can't be perfect for the rest of your life.

jlynn1991

This is 100% me today too and I just cant stop eating junk! And I pride myself on eating healthy. I'm eAting all of my daughters snacks she hasnt wanted to eat.

I feel bad and just cant stop myself.
On track again tomorrow. We can do this!