Is this too much or not enough to eat?

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Hi. I’m recovering from an ED (eating disorder) of almost 15 years old. Yesterday I feel like I ate a lot and was really full and uncomfortable feeling. My husband said it really wasn’t that much. But I was so stuffed and felt awful. Can you tell me objectively if this was too much food or really not enough? Thanks. 
Breakfast:
Two frozen breakfast burritos. Eggs, sausage and potato are inside. 
Lunch: homemade soup. Shredded chicken, white beans, corn, tomatoes, onions, and peppers inside. Topped with shredded cheese. 
Dinner: homemade tuna salad sandwich.

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I recommend seeing a nutritionist, as they can make you a weekly schedule of the proper amount on food to eat. It sounds like you are eating enough. I would throw in some little snacks in between like fruit or nuts. Could be the soup that made you feel extra full.

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Honestly sounds like the perfect amount. Are you seeing anyone about your ED or have healthy coping mechanisms when you feel this way? Wishing you the best and so glad you’re working on your ED, it’s not easy but YOU are worth it 💛

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This was not a binge. I really think you need to be asking this to professionals who are able to help with your ED. A dietician or nutritionist would be able to help you way more than random people online.

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To me personally that's a lot of food because I don't eat that much, but for others that's like nothing. 
I also felt yesterday that I ate too much but in reality all I had was a cup of cereal for breakfast (I eat my cereal in mugs, odd habit), a wrap with a small portion of chips for lunch and then a burger with chips and onion rings for supper and I felt for me that was wayyyyy too much food. Like I had a stomach ache and everything, whereas my husband had way more food than me yesterday.

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First of all, congratulations to you for your bravery in facing your ED!
Those meals were actually a pretty good amount for the day. Depending on where you are in your recovery and your body in general, your body could react negatively to certain foods, especially carbs and cheese, and also your stomach may not be used to the amount even if it’s normal.
Everyone’s body is a little different as well, so you should experiment with the foods that could cause possible bloat. A personal example, rice doesn’t agree with me, so I avoid it more than other starches.
The biggest takeaway is to make sure you’re getting enough calories. Though I’m sure you know all about calories from having an ED, so if this is a trigger for you then try not to think about it too much. Perhaps your husband could take on the role of making sure you’re getting enough so that you don’t have to do it yourself, even if he does have to google some stuff.
And of course remember that it could be psychological, you’ve been dealing with this for a long time! Like I said, not sure where you are in your recovery, but decrease the amount a little bit if you’re feeling full, but not too much to where you’re letting yourself get in a calorie deficit. You’ll find a balance. It might benefit you as well to decrease meal sizes and throw in some snacks between meals. Sometimes when facing your demons you have to face smaller ones too girl, just decide which ones are easier to deal with - in your case, counting cals or eating more (albeit smaller) meals. You can do this!
Best of luck!

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Unfortunately there is no objectively correct amount of food. Everyone’s caloric needs are different and can vary a lot for just that person. Like when I was pregnant, I barely ate at all even after my morning sickness stopped, but now that I’m breastfeeding I eat CONSTANTLY. What’s important is to pick foods that are not unhealthy (they don’t even have to necessarily be healthy, just don’t be sitting around eating little debbies all day) and eat til you’re satisfied but not uncomfortable. Personally I prefer to snack most of the time and have one decent sized meal a day, usually dinner. It sounds like you’re still dealing with a bit of disordered thinking and I don’t think your partner is helping. I’m sure what he meant when he said “that’s too much” was “that’s more than I normally see you eat”.

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It may not be a lot for him, but that would be enough for me. The simple fact that you are eating, and atleast 3 meals a day is good. Not everyone has the same sized portions and some people snack throughout the day unlike some

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Ed's alter the way your mind thinks about food, and can also potentially "shrink" your stomach, so if you're recovering it can feel uncomfortable. Especially if your mind is trained against food. I think what you ate sounds like a good days worth of food, but if you feel it's too much make sure you're still getting your nutrients and not falling back into the Ed

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It sounds like a good amount of food in my opinion. I would just focus on having balanced meals. Maybe add a small salad to your tuna sandwich dinner.

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Food intake is specific by person. Everyone’s body is different. Highly active people need a lot of food and more low activity people need less. Food is energy for our body so what we take in needs to be proportional to what we put out. I second the commenter that said to see a nutritionist or dietician. They’ll consult with you and create a plan that you can be comfortable with. Then you just stick to that plan. This will ensure you’re eating what your body needs to be healthy!

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