A binge eater often:
Eats 5,000 - 15,000 calories in one sitting Frequently snacks, in addition to eating three meals a day Overeats throughout the day, rather than simply consuming large amounts of food during binges
Binge eating by itself usually leads to becoming overweight.
Binge eating may occur on its own or in the context of an eating disorder, such as bulimia. People with bulimia typically eat large amounts of high-calorie foods, usually in secret. After this binge eating they often force themselves to vomit or take laxatives.
What are the symptoms of Binge eating disorder?
A binge eater often:
Eats 5,000 - 15,000 calories in one sitting Frequently snacks, in addition to eating three meals a day Overeats throughout the day, rather than simply consuming large amounts of food during binges
Binge eating by itself usually leads to becoming overweight.
Binge eating may occur on its own or in the context of an eating disorder, such as bulimia. People with bulimia typically eat large amounts of high-calorie foods, usually in secret. After this binge eating they often force themselves to vomit or take laxatives.