I do not purge, or do anything to rid my body of the food. I just overeat for emotional reasons, which sedates me.
As an emotional eater, I've used food to self-medicate over the years. I'm working very hard to change these patterns, and since I don't binge as often anymore, I'm now more aware of how my body feels. Overeating really does numb you in many ways.
Anyway, here is my question: after a huge binge, I notice that my body is physically sore the next day. Does anyone know why this happens? It's not painfully sore, but sore similar to when you're coming down with a slight cold. I'm wondering if this has anything to do with the body trying to rid itself of unhealthy foods...similar to self-cleansing. It only happens after an EXTREME binge session, or long day of compulsive overeating. Perhaps the lymphatic system is involved???? If so, please explain.
I've improved greatly, as I would binge daily. Now it's only when triggered and not as often. Thanks
2006-09-09 09:02:21 · 7 answers · asked by Nola 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
p.s. the soreness is like body aches: legs, arms, ect. Just like the soreness right before a cold.
2006-09-09 09:40:04 · update #1
The reason your body is sore, afterwards, is because it stretches to accomodate the food overload.. just as in exercise, if you do something to excess, your body lets you know about it with sore muscles, and, of course, your stomach IS a bunch of muscles, therefore, there ya go.
2006-09-09 09:08:39 · answer #1 · answered by chuckufarley2a 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-09 10:16:16 · answer #2 · answered by Scott W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very good that you're trying to get these habits under control. Overeating can kill you. Your body wasn't made to do that to; by doing that you stretch your stomach beyond it's limit and you can cause your stoamch to tear. Especially if your body actually aches the next day. I'm not a doctor, but please try to not to do that anymore!
2006-09-09 09:08:11 · answer #3 · answered by dyingatwork 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your body is trying to digest all the food that you ate. it is trying to self cleanse and it reallt does hurt you in ways you will never know.
2006-09-09 09:06:08 · answer #4 · answered by rebekah_hatch 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ok if you keep over eating like that you're heart could stop
2006-09-09 09:08:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes....... eat healthy foods, small portions and more often.
2006-09-09 09:07:08 · answer #6 · answered by suezekickboxer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ummm, gee I don't know...maybe your body is telling you to stop this unhealthy behavior?
2006-09-09 09:07:58 · answer #7 · answered by kturner5265 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋