The word binge should really have a negative view in your head, at least I hope it does. This is when you have a break down in will power and just eat a lot of things you shouldn’t have. It’s typically a detrimental act to your progress and something that should be avoided. I wanted to at least help you understand this beast because it can be controlled and you can give yourself odds at beating it. It’s tough to deal with binges, but I’m sure you can handle it.

There are two reasons why this happens. The first is an obvious regression to your old lifestyle. That old lifestyle where you could eat what you want. The only difference this time is that you want to get as much of a taste as possible before it’s too late. The second reason is that you’re not enjoying what you eat. You are used to eating for pleasure, but when you start bodybuilding you will eat in a very systematic fashion.

The problem here is that you’re not giving yourself enough gratification not to binge. There needs to be at least some joy that comes from eating. The key is finding something that you really love. Something that fulfills that need, but doesn’t compromise your diet.

For me, I would have a milk shake after each work out with whey protein. Having one of these after a workout is not really that big of a deal. And it was enough to prevent me from binging.