I'm desperate, please support me:(

aysemahur
aysemahur Posts: 2
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dear friends, i am a 42 years old female,I have an eating disorder (I think it's something like bulimia) for nearly 10 years. I am addicted to food. It is the only thing that makes me happy. But I am very unhappy about my shape. I have gained nearly 6-7 kgs recently.
I would fall into despair and become more bulimic if I don't start a proper diet and fitness program as soon as possible. I tried several times on my own to start a healthy life but couldn't manage. I need your support and follow-up. I can't do it on my own.
thanks to all of you in advance for your interest and support.

ayse

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  • joetalk
    joetalk Posts: 37 Member
    your in the right place, starting to track your eating habits can be one of the most useful tools to making progress

    as some one who knows a bit about eating disorders myself being a food addict, i know that all the information alone will not do it, there are many places and ways to go about getting a healthy grasp on a living program, but i personally needed to make commitments in many facets of my life

    i cant tell anyone how to do whats right for them, but here are a few things that have helped me a great deal over the last month

    1. i met with a diatician who helped identify what is actually healthy and realistic in regards to diet and excersize
    2. i met with a physical trainer who also helped me set very realistic goals for excersice
    3. i joined a support group, (overeaters anonymous)

    most important i am starting to address the things (feelings) that keep me doing what im doing, the dispare, the shame, the guilt. progress is the key, not perfection

    and if at all try to find a way to enjoy a new lifestyle, make very small goals to change your daily routine, and meet them, for me it was starting with the reduction of sugar in my coffee, then it was removing the cream, then it was removing sugars from my diet with one cheat day.... these tiny very realistic goals helped get to a point where i am now able to see changes happening.

    and what ever you do, dont measure success by size or numbers, measure success in how you feel about your ability to change, change is scary and getting help is the first best step, or at least it was for me, but reaching out is hard... \

    it sounds to me like your ready for some change, so read up on how others have won, im just one of many who are starting this long journy (two year plan) and im sure many other long time members will have even better idea's to help

    keep your chin up and remember your not alone,

    friend me and check my profile it says more about my experience

    your new friend

    joe
  • sltaylor94
    sltaylor94 Posts: 60
    I have alot of trouble with keeping on going once ive started. i get tired and say "ill do it tomorrow" and then dont. I use my fitness pal as my accountability. i know that im not going to like to put in all the bad things ive eaten so i try to eat better because it makes me feel better seeing how much i could weigh in 5 weeks.

    a good friend of mine had bulemia and it tore her apart. i think the idea of a support group would help you tremendously. it has helped me with my mood disorders and i didnt know that there were ones for food disorders, so i will check that out..

    you can aways send me a private message and i will talk you through any down episodes you may be having!!

    sarah
  • SuziAstro26
    SuziAstro26 Posts: 197 Member
    Sent u a request :)
    Feel free to add me folks
  • Cath_Taylor
    Cath_Taylor Posts: 104 Member
    I agree with the person above. I added people to my friends list who I saw would motivate, support & question my choices. It makes it easier to make the right choices when I don't have to have fat cream cakes on my diary (although there were 10 M&Ms on there last night but still under net calories!) :smile:

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