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Now I’m wondering: is the occasional binge-spike indulgence in X a better way to maintain homeostasis around a no-X equilibrium? Is going 200 calories over on your diet every day better or worse than going 1400 calories over on 1 cheat day/week?
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There is risk of reward circuit downregulation of dopamine receptors with bigger or more frequent binges. Some people are genetically predisposed but can happen to anyone. Bingeing on food/alcohol/drugs best avoided if possible.
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If you want to gain weight 200 if you need an out, binge. Though, without social pressure, many don't halt the day after. I like to reserve mine for random friend dinners and holidays. A body accustomed to 2k Cal isn't gonna effectively manage 7k 1day dump.