Bulimia In Bodybuilding?

[halflife]

I was wondering if anyone has any knowledge of some elements of bulimia in bodybuilding.

Yes, we aren't normal when it comes to eating - but slamming food down and then purging. For example, someone just cheated for 5 hours (not a refeed - full on cheat) 2 weeks out from national show and they're already behind schedule- they think they're screwed so they purge.

Very unhealthy when done repeatedly but I could see some taking this route at a national/pro level if they slip up.

I really wonder the hormonal cascade post purging as well. Cortisol has to sky rocket.

Thanks Guys!

 

[majsi98]

This practise reminds me of the roman's vomitorium ... they used to buffet for hours then going to a special room call the vomitorium and you can guess what they did there... after that they continued to eat until it was time for another round at the vomitorium

I think if you are already behind schedule you should NOT go to restaurants in the first place.. why tempt / stress yourself by going there?