Binge eating and exercise has become another example of the insidious nature of an Eating Disorder. When someone “binges” on food it is usually a means to comfort or an attempt to deal with stress. After consuming large amounts of food a person will feel guilty and wish to expel that food. Forced vomiting has been the usual behavior used by those suffering with an Eating Disorder. Exercise or “Compulsive Activity” has become a popular means of purging. In society today exercise is more popular than ever before allowing the sufferer to either hide this behavior or lie to themselves about the problem.

Compulsive Overeating will persist as long as the underlying reasons for the stress or discomfort are not addressed. Covering up a problem only allows negative behaviors to become more deep-seated in our daily lives perpetuating the cycle of abuse and deception. When a person suffering with an Eating Disorder chooses a socially acceptable means of purging, such as exercise, it just reaffirms the seriousness of that person’s condition.

Exercise is an important means of stress relief and staying fit but must be used in moderation as any activity. Binging or Compulsive Overeating is a serious condition that should be addressed in ED Treatment Centers. Food Addiction is most prevalent in women between the ages 14 and 35 but more men are accepting that they also suffer with this problem. Eating Disorder Treatment has traditionally used proper nutrition but must now also look at proper exercise regime.