binges, what do you do?

Alright, so last night I ate what I'd consider a bit too much. I had pad thai. It was 800 calories at the MOST, tacked onto the 1200 I'd already eaten (big lunch). I weighed myself this morning and I was all bloated and I'd apparently gained 2 lbs. Bad idea, I know. I try not to weigh myself too frequently but I couldn't resist. I still feel so bad, because:

1. It was at night

2. I'd already indulged in 'bad' food that day

3. I'd eaten it slightly out of peer pressure but out of my own weakness

4. I know I shouldn't be beating myself up over pad thai. It's not the end of the world but I feel so guilty.

 

How do you handle eating a bit too much? Do you exercise extra? I'm recovering from an ED and I'm really, really trying to find ways to make myself feel not guilty about the occasional lapse (other than purging). And trying to cut down on those lapses.

All you do, is go back to your normal routine!!

Drinks lots of water, and eat healthier choices and you'll be fine! Everyone has off days. Always remember that tomorrow is a new day!

I always feel so frustrated after my binges. and ill swear to myself i wont  do it again ever and that next time when i do start eatin more than i need i can control myself. but when the time comes i can never stop. I;m recoverin from ED too, i used to binge like 2-3 times per week and purge after, but like suddenly i just stop. I ate well, exercised and never had binges. It was the best two months of my life, but right now its coming all back and im really scared. Im trying to lose like 3-4 kgs by December but like at least once per week i have this huge binge which ill feel so guilty about after and feel like all my exercise during the week had been all wasted. I try to do exercise on the days i know ive binge but i know it wont burn all the extra cals i ate, but at least i tried right!?.

ps. i love pad-thai too!!!

Ohhh the infamous Pad Thai.  I have had the same tumultuous affair with it, and foods like it (Indian food is another guilty pleasure).

I beat myself up too about stuff like this.. But every day you stay on track, even after a (very worth it) indulgence is major progress toward a healthy lifestyle.

Your weight will be back to normal by Monday for sure.  Stay strong, it's not the end of the world!