eating disorders anyone?

taunto

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/309-disordered

Hope this group helps you out

amivox

I am a recovered bulimic. I eat like 2k cals at least per day. I am finally losing weight the healthy way and I feel amazing. It really is awesome when you begin to realize how strong you really are, inside and out.

1PoisonIvy

me too, I believe most of us do, if you are overweight then you most likely have an issue, just some are more serious than others.
Good luck and you can always get support here on MFP!

amivox

Also, as others have said, it sounds like you are going to need more than MFP to really do this. I would suggest a nutritionist and a therapist. Especially since you are bipolar as well. That alone is going to make it more difficult to recover. I know from experience.

onyxgirl17

Eating disorders are mentally and physically rough.

I got through it (it took years to get over completely), if you need anybody to talk with, you can feel free to add me as a friend.

Aspynmom

Your profile said you are pregnant now? Please don't worry about losing weight at this point. Try to think about your nutrition as nutrition for the baby. If you don't give yourself enough, he/she won't get enough.

Aspynmom

Your profile said you are pregnant now? Please don't worry about losing weight at this point. Try to think about your nutrition as nutrition for the baby. If you don't give yourself enough, he/she won't get enough.

Woops, my bad, wasn't paying attention to the date, sorry!!!! :flowerforyou:

half_moon

I have, in the past, struggled with anorexia and severe OCD. It made me a very quiet person in school and my only memories are of hating my body.

My OCD took over a bit in HS, but my battle with anorexia ended. I no longer want to be rain thin, and girls with bones sticking out make me react in two different ways simultaneously-- First, I have to turn my head away from the sight. I do this because it's just such a strong memory that I used to WANT that. And, at the same time, it's also intriguing to me. I want to look at their bodies, poke their ribs, inspect them. That curiosity is scary, and it is a fear in the back of my head that I won't know when to stop once I do get to my goal weight. How will I maintain? How will I be brave enough to eat again? MFP has definitely soothed some of my OCD problems; tracking and counting has a rhythm to it that is nice. I always have to watch myself, though. I started just by cutting cokes... Then no this food. Then no that food. Now I'm doing cardio 45 minutes a day (1 rest day a week) and eating under 1200 calories. I'm terrified that I am backsliding. But we just have to remember that FOOD is not evil. There is a healthy way to do this so that it doesn't consume our minds! Healthy, strong, and beautiful is what I want to be. Not sick. It's a constant inner battle but I know it's not impossible! We just have to know that line, that border-- and be very careful not to cross into the obsessive.

weighlossforbaby

Had one in 2006 but after I got married in 2007 hubby made me eat and that's when I gained 50+ lbs over the 4 and a half years we have been married. Lately I don't eat 1200 calories like I should. There are a lot of people who have/had an eating disorder.