been binging much not much weight gain

Talk to a doctor. Or at least some kind of professional.

Oh my.

innerfatty91 wrote: »

I've been binging a lot lately, like over the past two months on and off. My mum says I don't look like I've gained any weight and she's usually very honest with me and tells me if I get fat. My clothes feel ok. On days when I don't binge I eat normally and I exercise a lot! I'll do 5 or 6k runs. When I binge I can eat up to 4000 kcals in a day, maybe more! Lately I've been unemployed and depressed and the past two weeks I havent done much exercise as I havent been feeling very energetic. I should have gained loads of weight but my mum says she doesn't think I have. I've never had a fast metabolism either but my mum thinks I do. When I was at school and uni I was fat but I never did any exercise then. My mum says with exercise I loose weight very quickly. I've binged so much I should be fatter. I don't have IBS as I don't have diarrhoea but sometimes I have the strong urge to go to the loo after food (sorry for gross detail). I'm 23 btw. I'm worried I may have cancer as unexplained weight loss is a symptom. Am I being silly?

Get a scale...keep track for a week or two...see a doctor if needed.

Are you bingeing because you haven't eaten enough the day before? Do you eat back your exercise? Sometimes it's better to spread your exercise calories across the week so you have a higher daily allowance and don't feel the need to binge. Low blood sugar can cause low mood but if you have concerns for your mental health then do go and get help before it overwhelms you.

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innerfatty91 wrote: »

i know i need help with my binge eating, i dont need people to tell me something that i already know myself! im asking if anyone has had an experience with this? some of these comments are useless and rude!

Wow, then why are you asking questions on an open forum? I didn't see any rude or useless comments. Did you read something you didn't want to hear? You should definitely talk to a professional or maybe your Mum, she seems to have all the answers you're looking for.

I didn't see anyone being rude. They are just saying to seek professional help. Dr. Google is unreliable. Jumping to cancer is a drastic concept, but if you are legit worried about your health, then go see a doctor. Some people can really just binge all day and not gain. You're still young, and you won't be able to binge without weight gain the older you get. I'm 32, and if I even look at a slice of cheese, I gain a pound.

innerfatty91 wrote: »

I've been binging a lot lately, like over the past two months on and off. My mum says I don't look like I've gained any weight and she's usually very honest with me and tells me if I get fat. My clothes feel ok. On days when I don't binge I eat normally and I exercise a lot! I'll do 5 or 6k runs. When I binge I can eat up to 4000 kcals in a day, maybe more! Lately I've been unemployed and depressed and the past two weeks I havent done much exercise as I havent been feeling very energetic. I should have gained loads of weight but my mum says she doesn't think I have. I've never had a fast metabolism either but my mum thinks I do. When I was at school and uni I was fat but I never did any exercise then. My mum says with exercise I loose weight very quickly. I've binged so much I should be fatter. I don't have IBS as I don't have diarrhoea but sometimes I have the strong urge to go to the loo after food (sorry for gross detail). I'm 23 btw. I'm worried I may have cancer as unexplained weight loss is a symptom. Am I being silly?

There is a difference between a scale weight and what your mom thinks you look like.
There is no way of knowing if you really " should have " gained weight, because you give no details re: calories and I suppose you don't have any idea either.
Also, how does you mom know that with exercising you will lose weight easily, because scientists say that the most important factor in weight loss is caloric deficit.
Unexplained weight loss can be an indication of cancer ( in a very advanced state ), but mostly it is not . At least it was not when I had cancer ( thyroid & cervical ).
If you are so concerned with your weight and health ( which can be a good thing ) you need to decide if you want to follow what your mom thinks, or if you want to see a health professional, unless of course your mom falls into that category.

I'm 21 and can relate to you. I find myself bingeing a lot, however, my binges are farther between and when I do binge, I usually stop myself before it gets "out of control".

Firstly, I want to mention that I did see a psychologist earlier this year for about a month or so. But I decided to stop seeing her because I found her ineffective, and ultimately not very good. In the process of finding another one for another reason. However, when I was young I had a psychiatrist (M.D) who was very good. So if you go that route, do your research. I prefer PhD and MD over Master's.

Anyways, I know how hard it is to overcome the urge to binge. But get rid of the "all or non" thinking. I've started to think "Okay... I've ate a lot of calories... but if I continue I will do even more damage. So I better stop". Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.
Also, I find "junk food days" or "all you can eat days" to not work for me. Because I literally spend all day binging, feel bad about myself, and then continue to binge the next day.
Think about what you are craving. If you just want to eat chocolate, have something sweet. Having one chocolate bar is OK. Eat it slowly so you enjoy it. If you want to just snack on something infront of the TV, buy mini bags of popcorn and eat one of those. They take a while to finish, and are low in cals!

Lastly, make sure you're eating enough!! And make sure to add in your favourite foods to your meals. Have a bowl of ice cream or chips... you can still lose weight.

I know you didn't really ask specifically how to stop the binges, I just gave you some tips that worked for me

But you don't really provide a lot of info in your question. What are your stats? How much do you eat per day?

I also understand being paranoid about health problems. I use to ALWAYS be scared I was suffering from some fatal (or non fatal) illness. I would drive myself insane over it. That was a few years ago... it still happens but only on occasion (and mostly with loved ones' health). I started studying medical - related topics when I entered Uni, and now that I am more informed about medicine, I have become a bit less worried. I cannot tell you with 100% certainty that you do not have cancer. But I can tell you that I have thought that I have had cancer MANY times in the past (and even once because I was losing weight). If you are really concerned, go to the doctor. But you are most likely just eating less on the binges than you think and still maintain a weekly deficit large enough to lose weight.


But I would make an appointment with your doctor and tell him or her all of this. Your doctor will then point you in the right direction. May he / she will give you tips that you can do at home, or refer you to a mental health professional to deal with any anxiety or food related issues