We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Fasting after a "cheat" day?

13»

Replies

  • cupotee
    cupotee Posts: 181 Member
    i think its a wonderful idea. very natural, and psychologically boosting.
  • hello0okitty
    hello0okitty Posts: 31 Member
    I'm a little torn here, and in a similar situation myself. i can absolutely see how it can be a super unhealthy cycle- i have binged and then tried to starve myself later to "even it out" and that is not okay, and it feels miserable. Today, i have overeaten- too much ice cream, an extra meal (at a restaurant no less), and i'd like to fast tomorrow to make up for it. I don't think that is quite the same thing....i think taking a day to "rest" and sip tea will be cleansing and relaxing as opposed to the nervousness and shakiness i used to get when starving myself after a binge....maybe i'm wrong, but for me it also has to do with the mental state BEFORE you decide to fast. Right now, i am not hating myself or wanting to "make right" with myself. I just feel a little gross and bloated from overeating and would like to "re-set" myself and my goals a little bit. opinions?
  • SoulNeedsBeauty
    SoulNeedsBeauty Posts: 154 Member
    Lets not make food our cult! if you want to cheat, eat a cheat meal and move on. IT sounds like your friend just stuffs himself as much as he can for that one day... i dont know if it sounds wring to you, but it surely sounds wrong to me.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories