Introductions!

chickenrider

Hi, I'm Mili. I'm 22 and from London, England. I'm in training to become a classical violinist at a conservatoire and simultaneously freelancing professionally already. I enjoy running, lifting weights, being with my ever-patient boyfriend, and uh, food.

I joined this site just over a year ago when I was bordering on obese. Lost 50 lbs and gained anorexia in the process. I became extremely sick, both physically and mentally. In February this year I began to repair the physical damage and had done a great job, regaining 14lbs and reversing some of the problems anorexia caused, but my mental health is lagging behind. My mood swings between being committed to recovery, and near-suicidal. I have a lot of psychological problems to deal with and I feel somewhat stuck at the moment.

Mili, every single person in this group, in other groups, and in this world are dealing with issues right now at this very moment. But right now I want you to know I am standing with you and holding your hand. Speaking healing into your body, mentally and physically. You are loved by many. Many that you do not even know. Keep up the great work and keep us posted on progress Feel free to add me.

Kristina

chickenrider

Hi everyone!
My name is Rachel I am 24 years old & I have been married since November! I started working out on a regular basis since January & started regularly using MFP & counting calories since March!

I have lost a total of 39.4 lbs with 27 of the 39 being lost since March! I live in Indiana. I work as a retail associate for a fashion store, as well as a photographer & I book bands at the coffee house I work for doing promotions

I think thats about it...

~Rachel

Rachel, sounds like you have one of those 'active lifestyles' LOL...great progress, keep it up.

sarahkatara

Hi everyone!
My name is Rachel I am 24 years old & I have been married since November! I started working out on a regular basis since January & started regularly using MFP & counting calories since March!

I have lost a total of 39.4 lbs with 27 of the 39 being lost since March! I live in Indiana. I work as a retail associate for a fashion store, as well as a photographer & I book bands at the coffee house I work for doing promotions

I think thats about it...

~Rachel

Hey Rachel! Congrats on the new marriage I'm 25 so right around your age. You have done so well already! 29 pounds since march? unbelievable! Looking forward to talking to you more.

sarahkatara

Hi, I'm Mili. I'm 22 and from London, England. I'm in training to become a classical violinist at a conservatoire and simultaneously freelancing professionally already. I enjoy running, lifting weights, being with my ever-patient boyfriend, and uh, food.

I joined this site just over a year ago when I was bordering on obese. Lost 50 lbs and gained anorexia in the process. I became extremely sick, both physically and mentally. In February this year I began to repair the physical damage and had done a great job, regaining 14lbs and reversing some of the problems anorexia caused, but my mental health is lagging behind. My mood swings between being committed to recovery, and near-suicidal. I have a lot of psychological problems to deal with and I feel somewhat stuck at the moment.

You are doing fracking amazing. The negativity and day-to-day up and downs are to be expected. It's what we do with those up and downs that count. I love you and you constantly inspire me.

sarahkatara

Hi y'all! :happy: I'm Sarah, 18 years old, and I really like the idea of a group where you can share things without being afraid of snarky comments. I'm excited about this

I have an eating disorder and I want to recover. Some days are great, some days are not so great but I'm trying my best most of the time.

Nice to meet you! :flowerforyou:

You always know where to find me for support. Stay strong!

Sumner100Christ_follower

I hope this group is still alive. I am Al. I am ashamed to admit this, but I have heard the first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem. I am overweight. I am a binge-eater, and I need help to quit binge eating forever. The day before I began my fitness pal I consumed approximately 8,830 calories in one day, and it wasn't even a special occasion. I calculated it. Though, I am sure there were many days in which I consumed more than this. In fact, I don't know if that day would even make my top 100 binge-eating days, but I never calculated how many calories I consumed those other days. One day I ate two medium full-size delivery pizzas loaded with toppings. Another day, my mother gave me a huge extremely sweet, rich, and chocolatey ice cream cake for my birthday, and I ate the entire cake within two days except for two small slices. In December, I went to the movie theater, and just while watching one film I consumed 3 jumbo popcorn containers with extra butter by myself. I think I could talk about my binge-eating failures for hours. However, when I am not binge-eating I eat mostly low-calorie healthy food. When I am not binge-eating I am a strong proponent for saving the environment and eating healthy, and when I am binge eating I feel like a hypocrite. Though, I love good tasting food so much that I feel like I could eat it forever. I really appreciate food that makes my taste senses explode with joy. I also binge-eat during almost all celebrations or when I am depressed. Additionally, when I am not binge-eating I think very few people eat healthier than me. I have been doing okay recently, but I do not know when I will not be able to resist the urge to binge eat again. To complicate things I am a Christian, and in Christianity over eating is considered the sin of gluttony. I am trying to get in shape because 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 ESV reads: "Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body." Thus, I really want to get in as good of shape as possible spiritually and physically. Though, I may need some support.