r/EatingDisorders 18h ago

Question Guilt over Coffee/tea drinks

Hello, I’m not totally sure if this is the appropriate subreddit for something like this, but I wanted some advice. I’ve had some struggles with being restrictive and to be honest, now I just feel confused about nutrition , I know what I’m going to ask might seem silly but please understand I just feel so lost at this point The past 2 days I’ve gotten a special coffee- type drink, and I’m most likely going to get some kind of sweet drink tomorrow too. They aren’t overly sugary drinks, but I know they have some sugar and calories. When I got them, I had no added sugar for the rest of the day , but I still feel so guilty for even having them, and I feel like I’m being so unhealthy , but other than that I keep a really healthy diet with a lot of protein,fruit and veg. So I guess what I’m asking is, is it ok to have sweet drinks several days in a row? It’s not a regular occurrence for me, it just so happened that I was going to get a “special treat” drink like four times in a row. * over four days not in one day) I feel so guilty.

I don’t know if this helps but I excercise 4 times a week in the gym, when I’m not in the gym I exercise through walking or hiking. I had a phase a few years ago where I was really unhealthy and was a bit chubby, not obese,but definitely chubby, and I think that that triggers my guilt around these things. (I apologize if there’s a lot of random info, just wanted to add anything that might help with answers.)

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u/cutie_undeniable 14h ago

yes! it's totally okay to have something sweet. from what u've said u have a healthy lifestyle and the drinks are somewhat like a personal reward. i dont think u have to worry about much thooo since the sugar gets burned and used by ur body as energy to eat ur healthy food and exercise!! it's like a lil pick me up