Frightening weight gain

TW: Numbers

I’m not sure where else to ask for input, so yes- I’m using Reddit lol.

For reference, I’m 18 years old and recently starting college. Recently I’ve been extremely stressed, working 5a-2/4p while preparing for classes. Due to this stress, unfortunately, for the past three days I’ve been on a crazed binge. Very unusual for me since I’m actually a “health nut”. I inevitably ate fast food for the first time in 7 months (booo), not only that…I think ive consumed over 3k kcal everyday for the past 3 days. Now the real issue is the weight gain I’m seeing on the scale!!! I’m actually petrified, I’m 5’6 and around 136lbs soaking wet. I was obviously sacred to step on the scale, well I did- and oh boy. 149…😬. So , what I’m wonder is, is this weight gain temporary? Will I drop back down? And kindly, please give me any tips to help me stop this ravenous binge!!

(Also very important to include i struggled with binge eating and obesity for the past years of my life until recently. And im unsure how to get back on the “right” track.)

Posted Aug 13, 2026, 4:36 PM UTC

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