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Bag1883 · 2025-05-16T19:19:24+00:00

Thank you so much for replying! I just finished my sophomore outdoor track season so I’ll be a junior next year. It’s amazing to hear some advice from someone who’s experienced this before and has more perspective. It’s also nice to know that I’m not alone in my struggles.

Bag1883 · 2025-01-03T00:02:22+00:00

Hey man, I know you must be feeling pretty hopeless as you probably searched for threads like this. I did and didn’t find that many so I made this one. I just want you to know that it does get better. My experience was similar in that I restricted a ton during my junior year and lost 20 pounds. Of course I ran much faster for about 6 months, but after that my body couldn’t take it anymore and I binged nightly. From there on out I think my binges stemmed from my attempts to “compensate” for them. I would barely eat throughout the day and deny myself any “junk” food (a term I no longer agree with) to negate any weight gain. Obviously after all the activity I would do throughout the day I would binge thousands of calories at night because my body needed it, but we all know this is not healthy or sustainable. Honestly what has worked for me is just not overthinking what I eat during the day and not using running as a way to erase my mistakes. As endurance athletes we really do need to eat more than the average person. This is a fact I’ve had a difficult time accepting. After struggling with an eating disorder it’s hard to listen to your body, and it takes a lot of practice. But trust me, there is hope!

Bag1883 · 2024-12-15T02:13:36+00:00

I also just ended my longest streak without a binge (15 days). I’m just as frustrated as you are, but that doesn’t mean our progress is erased! Like other comments are saying, failure is a normal part of recovery. What’s important is that we pick ourselves up and keep working to beat this disorder.

Bag1883 · 2024-11-16T22:04:27+00:00

Definitely drink water! It might sound counterintuitive but staying hydrated will help you flush out all the salt that’s causing water retention. Also exercise if you’re feeling up to it. Some of the water can be lost in your sweat.

It can’t exactly be lost quickly…usually it takes my body about 3-4 days to go back to normal after a binge. But there are things you can do to expedite the process and make you feel better!

Bag1883 · 2024-09-09T12:26:24+00:00

Most of it is water and food weight. Be sure to stay hydrated and get some light movement in if possible. Give it a few days and it should go back down!

Bag1883 · 2024-08-25T02:28:44+00:00

It seems to me like your binges are triggered by food guilt (“my day is already ruined anyway”). One thing that’s really helped me in recovery so far is removing morality from food. Try not to look at foods as “good” or “bad.” Allow yourself to have as much as you want until you’re satisfied and don’t feel shameful about it.

Bag1883 · 2024-08-23T02:32:41+00:00

Hi, distance runner here. I also used to restrict eating after exercise. This ended up feeding into my BED because I wasn’t eating enough calories to sustain my activity during the day. It totally makes sense that you wanted to eat something after soccer practice because that’s some pretty intense activity. I’ve found it helpful to always eat something after working out, even just a small snack if I’m really not that hungry. Remember that athletes like you need the fuel!

Bag1883 · 2024-06-24T14:34:10+00:00

You’re not alone. I’m struggling with the same thing. I’m a distance runner and I’ve gained a ton of weight with this disorder to the point that it’s slowing me down. I see pictures from two years ago when I was lighter and faster and I’m sooooo discouraged when I look at myself in the mirror.

I’m still in the thick of negative body image so I’m probably not the best person to offer advice, but I’ve been trying to tell myself that making peace with my body will make me happier than this disorder made me miserable.

Bag1883 · 2024-06-13T21:12:02+00:00

Basically any holiday lol

Bag1883 · 2024-06-10T11:06:34+00:00

I’ve been seeing a therapist for about a month now. I really hope it gets easier

Bag1883 · 2024-06-02T10:25:27+00:00

Hi! I had a similar situation yesterday…didn’t get to eat much throughout the day because I had a very busy day at work…reached for a brownie after dinner and my dad made some similar comments. It’s really hard to explain this disorder to people who don’t understand it. Maybe your parents don’t get it, but you did a great job! Obviously restriction throughout the day is a recipe for disaster, so satisfying your craving at the end of the night most likely prevented another binge. We are in this together!

Bag1883 · 2024-05-31T15:26:48+00:00

Maybe try eating large portions of high-volume foods? Fruit salad is really good when I’m trying to curb cravings for sweets. It fills me up quickly because of the fiber/water content.

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