NSV - self control

beccah88

This is a major victory for me.

When I was at school, until I was about 14 I was always the biggest one of my friends and in an attempt to be 'skinny't I ended up crash dieting and developed an eating disorder. I did end up being 'skinny' but not at all healthy and I had no muscle definition or anything else that comes with sensible dieting and exercising. So, ultimately I was still very unhappy with my body.

I managed to overcome this to a certain extent, when I was about 17/18 but since then I have gained and lost weight rapidly every couple of months because I have always done everything in extremes, I have ate waaay too much junk for months and at other times ate hardly anything at all. The main reason because when it came to food, I had no self control what soever.

Since I discovered MFP a couple of months ago and have been able to track what I'm eating, and more importantly what I need to eat, I haven't felt the need binge or crash diet, and I don't feel so guilty if I have an 'off' day. I have also done more exercise in the last couple of months than I probably ever have in my life, and for once I feel positive about the steps I'm taking and see this as a lifestyle change rather than a 'diet.'

This might not be a massive nsv for some people but it is for me and it's because of all you lovely supportive people on here

JenAiMarres

That's an awesome nsv!! And don't u forget it! Congrats on being in a good place with food! It's a hard thing to do!

sexyminxinthemaking

congrats on your nsv!! what an achievement :drinker:
im in a similar place i suffered eating disorders as a teen and am now back after years of doing it the wrong way, now trying to do it the right way :ohwell: :bigsmile:
feel free to add me if you like we could help eachother

sassylilmama

Wonderful!