THANK YOU.

Lyra89
Lyra89 Posts: 674 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Thanks to this forum, over the past few months I've gotten rid of any orthorexic tendencies I'd started to develop after losing weight & after reading all the conflicting diet advice out there, and now I can maintain my weight by eating whatever I want granted that I incorporate healthy food and workout!

I no longer fear fresh bakery bread or white pasta, whole fat foods or good quality chocolate...I've found a balance in my diet & finally FINALLY know what it feels like to truly LISTEN to my body!

I've banished guilty *binge eating* behaviours & have accepted that life will sometimes involve indulgence.

I enjoy my food and have a relaxed approach.

I've developed so much confidence in myself.

I'm stronger and leaner than I've ever been in my life!

I prefer quality foods over quantity of food and know that I can eat 2000 calories a day and not gain weight.

I'm happy and I can now sift through the bull**** that so many people preach in relation to diet...if in doubt, do as the healthiest cultures in the world do...the French, the Italians, the Japanese...eat when hungry and stop when full, eat CARBS, WALK everywhere you need to go, SIT DOWN to your meals & eat FRUIT AND VEG EVERY DAY!

:smile: :wink: :heart:

Replies

  • Angiesolomon
    Angiesolomon Posts: 144 Member
    Here, here! That's for being a great and encouraging friend.

    I think my journey has been similar to yours. I now know I am 'allowed' to have treats, enjoy desserts, bread, chips etc as long as I'm go the majority of the time and keep up with my exercise!
  • Chadomaniac
    Chadomaniac Posts: 1,785 Member
    WELL DONE if i knew u id give u a huge hug and kiss ( i dont so i wont) , i hope every other annorexic/orthorexic person reads this and realises that life is a gift to be enjoyed . enjoy it while it lasts ;)
    KEEP it up nd enjoy , glad u found a balance!
  • Natashaa1991
    Natashaa1991 Posts: 866 Member
    you basically described my life. and what this website means to me!
    THANK YOU FROM NATASHA TOO. <3
  • Lyra89
    Lyra89 Posts: 674 Member
    WELL DONE if i knew u id give u a huge hug and kiss ( i dont so i wont) , i hope every other annorexic/orthorexic person reads this and realises that life is a gift to be enjoyed . enjoy it while it lasts ;)
    KEEP it up nd enjoy , glad u found a balance!

    MWAH! :wink: :drinker: You are SO right! Glad I found this out while I'm still young enough to enjoy a full, happy life, free of food-related guilt from here on in!
  • squishycow7
    squishycow7 Posts: 820 Member
    Yes!!! So happy you've found balance and success :) You are one of my favorite buddies on here, you are so positive and inspiring to me <3 keep it up, you've got everything going for you.
  • alpine1994
    alpine1994 Posts: 1,915 Member
    After 6 months of losing weight, everything you listed is also sinking in with me. It's so much easier now. Thanks for sharing. :)

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