Binges: Shitlords vs. Hammies We’ve all done it one time or another. Even shitlords and shitladies aren’t immune (especially us shitladies when the monthly cravings kick in), but what matters is that we know how to pick ourselves and brush ourselves off. I’ll be the first to admit that I feel ashamed after I can’t stop myself from eating the ENTIRE bag of pretzels or eat more Oreos than I promised myself I would. But the thing is unlike the hambeasts, we can realize that what we’ve done shouldn’t be repeated regularly, and it’s up to us to compensate by reducing intake for the next few days and burning those few extra calories while we’re at the gym or on our runs.  Fatties look at anyone that’s normal weight and think that the only reason we’re this size is because we never go out to eat a burger or have slice of cake. And although a lot of us (I’m sure) are more disciplined than others and avoid these unhealthy foods 24/7, most of us know that as long as we use temperance and balance in our diet, we’re allowed to have the occasional day when we go a bit dietarily crazy. All that matters is that when we get on the scale the next morning, (perhaps) dreading what those numbers might read, we know that even if we ate more than we thought possible the day before, we’re still under 25 BMI. We don’t make a habit or a pattern of bingeing day after day until it becomes normalized to us. We’re able to be honest with ourselves and be smart enough to realize that downing 3,000 calories or more should not be a daily ritual. So I ask you my friends; shitlords and shitladies: brothers and sisters in arms against the adipose menace, do not feel alienated. Do not feel frightened, or ashamed, or betrayed by yourself and your cravings. Be proud that you can have the occasional day or meal when you feel you’ve eaten too much afterwards. Because all that does is prove that we don’t have to deprive ourselves completely in order to be better than these hambeasts. We just need to live lives of temperance, dietary balance, activity, and pride! Author's note: I’m just going to come out and say it that this took a lot of courage for me to post about this topic. I’ve struggled with eating disorders since middle school and bingeing is something that I have to deal with more frequently than I’d like. I just wanted to share this with my fellow shitlords and shitladies so I didn’t feel so alone in this. I know this may sound stupid, needy, and may get me either downvoats, hatemail, or both, but I just want to know from my fellow shitlords and shitladies that as long as I’m not tipping the scales, I don’t have to be so ashamed and hard on myself. Also, here’s a link to an image verifying that I’m not a fatty. I haven’t gotten myself verified yet because I wanted to wait until I was down to 115 lbs. (I’m 117 lbs. as of this morning; 5’ 5”, 19.5 BMI). Thanks for reading and I look forward to seeing your comments <3