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hi peggy-o. have you ever kept a diary or a journal? instead of just thinking about what you are eating (and forgetting about it later) if you write down what you eat and the reason why, you may be able to discover patterns. (i read your "hello" post with what you are confronting) trying to overcome an ED has got to be very difficult, as we all need to eat in order to survive. maybe by discovering patterns in what triggers you can help address the issue(s). it's good that you have a support system on your side, that always helps. ultimately looking to lead a healthier more productive life should be your goal. being sick over 20 extra pounds simply isn't worth it! glad to have you aboard and we'll be here if you wanna talk..
Sounds like you got a plan. Weighing in everyweek and keeping a journal is a great way to stay motivated, like pixiechick suggested! Keep us posted! -Veronica
Thanks guys...day one actually went really really well. I started a new serving job at Olive Garden and they are trying to make us taste everything and drink wine. I just said no today and I have much more energy than I did yesterday... I did start a journal and I am even cutting up pictures to keep me motivated.....my goal besides losing some fat is going to run a mini marathon. I also want to help others, right now I feel like a weak link as far as having control, but in time I know that I will get that power back. Life is too short to worry about when and what to eat all of the time. Somehow I just feel different, I feel like it will be okay. I watched Dr. Phil the other day and I realized that I am so negative inside to myself, I am so hard on myself and I don't even give myself enough credit to say no to food? I mean it's not like a bag of M'M's is going to attack me and jump in my mouth. I am worth more than that. I think I am finally starting to realize that. Because I am recovering from Bulimia and Anorexia, my views have been so distorted for so many many years that I feel like I am starting to realize that life is not really about food. I have set up measure goals instead of weight goals because of the not owning a scale thing. We can do it. We have to know that we are the ones that decide our health no one else does :D
That's true! Congrats on finding the right way to go! Doing things that are unhealthy for our body eventually only makes it worse. You CAN do it, and I expect to see how your doing frequently! hehe! -Veronica
i really think that attituse has everything to do with this life. it sounds kind of simplistic and corny, but it's true. if you ingrain your brain with an "i can" attitude, you won't fail. lingering thoughts of failure (i've done this 1000 times and never got anywhere type of thinking) is sure to submarine your current efforts. it's wonderful that you have started a new job, maybe this will be a new lease on life. a time to start over. put the past behind you.. don't forget about the past, as it is a life lesson.. but take the knowledge from the past and begin a new future. being healthy both in mind and spirit is essential..