need some support...

hey guys,

So, I just need a bit of encouragement as feel pretty low right now. I came home for reading week to work as have 3 massive essays due pretty soon, and I started to binge-so I managed to binge twice in the last week...I have been exercising for 30-60 mins mountain biking or body trecking everyday, but I estimate some of my binges were about 1,000 cals over my intake if not 1,500...

...i've done so well with losing weight, but I broke down in the mirror today and felt like I could see that I'd put on weight. i realised that I'm stressed, and I can't remember the last time I binged before these 2 episodes. it just makes me feel so low!

Bingeing is often a physical response to a shortage of energy.   1000-1500 cals isn't a 'binge' in and of itself..... eating to the point of being ill or in glassy-eyed discomfort might make it a binge. 

Bingeing could also be a response to stress  Breaking down when looking in the mirror is an over-reaction, being honest.   If you don't weigh you can't possible say that you've put on weight.  And even if it turns out you have gained a pound or two you need to keep a sense of perspective.    Could be that if you have added stress in the form of essays you should aim to maintain your weight on a more generous amount of calories rather than carrying on with restriction, making yourself miserable and having to top up with extra food.

Yesterday and last week are gone.  Forgive yourself and get back on the journey!  You can do this!