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CharlieICURN
CharlieICURN Posts: 89 Member
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So I am a serial dieter. I've been dieting since I was 13 years old (I'm 31 now) and it sure hasn't done me much good. I go through these periods where I eat really healthy for like a month, then fall off the wagon and go back to a cycle of compulsive binge eating and then restricting.

So for the past few years I've been increasingly feeling like actual garbage. I've developed chronic migraines, I've gained a lot of weight, I have no stamina, everything hurts all the time, I have heartburn all the time, I'm always sick, etc etc.
I went to the doctor and when I got on the scale I weighed 210 lbs and my heart sank.
I know a lot of my garbagey feelings are likely from treating my body like absolute crap. I tend to have a very low sense of self worth/low self esteem and I'm recognizing that this is likely an underlying reason for not taking care of myself.
I felt like it hit me like a ton of bricks that I need to make changes. I want to feel healthy. I want to look healthy. Yes, I would definitely love to lose weight but I am trying to focus my goal more on overall health. I am giving up on the fad diets since they don't work and I end up gaining more back when it's done anyway. I don't want to take weight loss supplements like I have in the past. I just want to feel better.
I had a similar feeling the day I quit smoking cold turkey. I'm hoping this will push me into a healthier lifestyle because I'm over this. I joined this app five days ago and am determined to stick with tracking and taking my health more seriously.

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  • JowitaGarstecka
    JowitaGarstecka Posts: 13 Member
    This is the place for you then:) I am the same and talking to people have helped me when I feel low and unmotivated
  • infourtime
    infourtime Posts: 1 Member
    Welcome, you've come to the right place. There are lots of people here taking the same path as you. Be of courage and good heart. My personal, layperson's advice is: Porridge for breakfast, avoid bread and particularly processed foods. Excercise appropriately, regularly and realistically. The small wins are the biggest successes and hugely addictive. Sincerest best wishes.

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