most recent 30 from http://paleohacks.com 2013-05-19T03:35:15Z http://paleohacks.com/feeds/question/154199 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://paleohacks.com/questions/154199/can-you-exercise-off-a-binge 8UPWITDATISHH 2012-10-07T22:35:54Z 2012-10-08T06:15:29Z

<p>I have a problem with sugar/carb binges that starts with one small cheat, maybe a cookie or ice cream...and results in me eating any sugary carby item i can get my hands on until my stomach hurts. Its almost as if i punish myself for cheating and i know i will wake up the next day and feel awful and depressed. So my solution is always to go the gym and do an hour or so of hard core cardio to try and burn off the extra calories, afriad they will immediatley turn to fat....does this make any sense? im only a few months into the paleo eating and i know that calorie in calorie out does not really work the way ive been told for years but...old habits are hard to break. any suggestions?</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/154199/can-you-exercise-off-a-binge/154202#154202 booyainyoface 2012-10-07T23:13:24Z 2012-10-07T23:13:24Z

<p>as a prior binge-exerciser... i would suggest figuring out your trigger for binging (i increased fat and that helped exponentially, also i lowered my carbs (100g a day or less) and stay away from fruit.) by exercising after binging you are kinda introducing a new "obsessive" behavior to compensate for your first obsessive behavior... i would suggest exercising as normal following a binge, but trying to make up for it is going to lead to another obsessive disorder. also what helped me at first was exercising around the time when i was most likely to binge.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/154199/can-you-exercise-off-a-binge/154205#154205 Colin 2012-10-07T23:27:29Z 2012-10-07T23:27:29Z

<p>Ya, I go for a walk and I feel a lot better than when I don't. You don't have to do anything crazy. In the mean time work on getting as much nutrients into your diet as you can, and maybe up the animal fats a bit they can lessen the cravings. Also I make sure I keep some broth handy and I'll just heat that up if I get cravings most, okay some of the time that works too. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/154199/can-you-exercise-off-a-binge/154206#154206 Kristin 2012-10-07T23:31:26Z 2012-10-07T23:31:26Z

<p>adrenal fatigue? Is it just sweet you crave or salty also?</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/154199/can-you-exercise-off-a-binge/154207#154207 Alvaro 2012-10-07T23:31:27Z 2012-10-07T23:31:27Z

<p>When I use to fall on a binge I would fast for 16-24 hours the next day and I would exercise harder and longer than usually. I don't recommend you doing this on a regular basis, but it sure takes away the guilt, somewhat. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/154199/can-you-exercise-off-a-binge/154215#154215 joanna 2012-10-08T00:46:00Z 2012-10-08T00:46:00Z

<p>i used to be a chronic binger/exerciser. i'd estimate the calories that i ate and then go on the elliptical while watching the calorie counter until everything i ate was exercised off. it's a sick cycle and i addressed it through therapy. my therapist also gave me a book called "making peace with food." it is an amazing book with a lot of writing exercises. it helped me a lot- probably saved my life.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/154199/can-you-exercise-off-a-binge/154246#154246 Bread-Eating Beelzebub 2012-10-08T04:06:37Z 2012-10-08T04:06:37Z

<p>Maybe you should see a mental health professional about your problem with binge eating. Binge eating isn't just some bad random thing that happens to anyone, it's a potentially serious disorder that should be treated with care. When treated properly, you will become much more resilient. I recommend cognitive behavioral therapy. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/154199/can-you-exercise-off-a-binge/154253#154253 dazd6 2012-10-08T06:15:29Z 2012-10-08T06:15:29Z

<p>Practice prevention not temporary fixes. Stop giving into instant gratification. Think twice about the junk that you know is going to harm your body. Good luck :)</p>