Excessive Bingeing / Overeating / Gastronomic Overindulgence
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Whatever you call it, it just means eating in excess.
How many of you indulge in that? How often? On what kind of occasions?
Some of you may remember this article that appeared on the News at 9 :
Title : Festive feasting send some to emergency rooms
By : Ng Wei Keng / Joanne Leow, Channel NewsAsia
Date : 29 Jan 2006 1538 hrs (GMT + 8hrs)
SINGAPORE: What are Lunar New Year celebrations without the feasting?
But even during this festive occasion, doctors are advising Singaporeans to eat in moderation.
Tan Tock Seng Hospital's Emergency Department says it sees many more cases of overeating and food poisoning during the Lunar New Year period than on ordinary days.
Nobody wants to go see the doctor during the Lunar New Year holiday, but staff at Tan Tock Seng's Emergency Department say they don't see a drop in patient numbers during the festive period.
While there are fewer road accident victims, accidents at home are more likely to increase.
And when the second and third day of the Lunar New Year rolls around - it's overeating and food poisoning that are the top two complaints.
Dr Wilson Chong, from the A & E Department of Tan Tock Seng Hospital explained, "There are a few reasons, one is because the food is too rich and everyone eats more of it. And another reason is people usually eat more unusual food that might be heavier and harder to digest. Also, sometimes when people eat steamboat, they fail to cook the food thoroughly."
Doctors here say, the third and fourth days of the Lunar New Year are usually spent seeing patients who have certain dietary restrictions because of long term diseases, like diabetes.
This is because they might decide to disregard their strict diets during the festive period and risk making their illnesses more serious.
Dr Chong added, "You have to be careful of what you eat and not overeat. If you feel unwell, you should find out whether your family doctor is open and go and see him. Don't wait until you are so sick that you have to come to the emergency department."
Doctors also note that after the Lunar New Year period, they often have to see more patients.
Tan Tock Seng Hospital has put more staff on duty just to cope with the extra work. - CNA/fz
And it's true... before, during and after the CNY, I remember we admit a lot of Chronic Renal Patients, Cardiovascular Patients, as well as all others, who overate and overdrank, and are paying the price for their indulgence with their health.
I was laughing away when I saw our politicians appear on TV to talk about NOT overeating! They seem to be taking this really seriously!
Thought this would be a very interesting topic of discussion! -
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confirm wnt happen to me cause i got training.. ..
im constantly overeatg n over drinking... -
Originally posted by skeujin:confirm wnt happen to me cause i got training.. ..
im constantly overeatg n over drinking... -
I find that I tend to overeat when I have company.
When I'm alone at home, I can sometimes even forget my meals! -
only when i have cravings...
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Overeating? I eat to live, not vice versa.
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Are you a Singaporean?Originally posted by thinkdifferent:Overeating? I eat to live, not vice versa. 
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why hasn't bear come in yet?
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Wow interesting you opened such a tpic. Last night serious case of over eating. Family went to Korean BBQ style restaurant lol evil place for meat eater.Originally posted by Rhonda:I find that I tend to overeat when I have company.
When I'm alone at home, I can sometimes even forget my meals! -
Originally posted by Kan_i:Wow interesting you opened such a tpic. Last night serious case of over eating. Family went to Korean BBQ style restaurant lol evil place for meat eater.
That's because you're deprived of meat at home -
i live to eat
i prefer to live a short life, while enjoying the foods i want. As opposed to living longer with the consumption of bland, yet healthy foods -
poor Kan, not getting any from his wifeOriginally posted by elindra:
That's because you're deprived of meat at home -
probably having a snack. What do u expect frm the ambassador of gluttony?Originally posted by stellazio:why hasn't bear come in yet? 
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my mother had to shout at me... and get the whole family to watch me...
so that i dun overeat
oh well, i'm overweight... they're just concerned -
u poor thing.. wan some sushi?Originally posted by shinta:my mother had to shout at me... and get the whole family to watch me...
so that i dun overeat
oh well, i'm overweight... they're just concerned
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simple things tt i knws helps me lose weight.Originally posted by shinta:my mother had to shout at me... and get the whole family to watch me...
so that i dun overeat
oh well, i'm overweight... they're just concerned
eat in moderation. cut down on fiber. go for long walks. -
u said u're bringin me to sakae sushi.. rmb to drop by sg for the treat hor...Originally posted by alexkusu:u poor thing.. wan some sushi? -
Originally posted by alexkusu:poor Kan, not getting any from his wife
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Aiyooooooo!!! Soooooo cuuuuuuute!! You sound like some panda that we must leash up and tie far far away from the dining table like that!Originally posted by shinta:my mother had to shout at me... and get the whole family to watch me...
so that i dun overeat
oh well, i'm overweight... they're just concerned -
hanor hanorOriginally posted by Rhonda:Aiyooooooo!!! Soooooo cuuuuuuute!! You sound like some panda that we must leash up and tie far far away from the dining table like that!
my mother had to shout at me each time i open the fridge...
even when i'm just tryin to be a good host, u noe, refill everyone's cup, esp my cousin's...
cos i'm sharing the drink with her -
can la can la, see my schedule.. maybe can spare u 1 hour laOriginally posted by shinta:u said u're bringin me to sakae sushi.. rmb to drop by sg for the treat hor... -
cut down on fibre? sure or not? fibre asist in weight loss... well, to each their ownOriginally posted by skeujin:simple things tt i knws helps me lose weight.
eat in moderation. cut down on fiber. go for long walks. -
Originally posted by alexkusu:can la can la, see my schedule.. maybe can spare u 1 hour la
u could also pass me the money n i go with nel.. u dun have to go -
Bad suggestion
Wait he pass you 60 cents let you buy 1 pc tamago sushiOriginally posted by shinta:
u could also pass me the money n i go with nel.. u dun have to go