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 would 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 Behavior would 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, like exercise, it just reaffirms the seriousness of that person's condition. Compulsive activity could lead to stress fractures and other serious conditions
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