Weight GAIN
Troll
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I know, totally out of place!
I am successful because i gained 15 lbs.
Let me give you some background: I was anorexic/bulemic for almost ten years. I made a serving of saltine crackers last two days and if i ate more than that, i either ran miles and miles late at night or did cardio until i blacked out. My whole world revolved around when i could chug my next energy drink or cup of coffee (you think YOU'RE addicted to caffiene? I had energy gum and SOAP. WHO DOES THAT?). I was consuming enough of the stuff to take down a bull elephant. I was always grouchy, and "normal" for me was to shake so hard people thought i was having a seizure. At my own high school graduation (i was 50 people behind the first to walk in a class of 80...didn't take long) i had to sit down in the hallway while waiting to walk because i just couldn't hold myself up (agaisnt a wall) anymore. My grad party was with family at a pizza place. I ate the cheese off the top of two slices and threw up in the parking lot afterwards, because i felt like a pig.
I tried working out seriously, but because of my lack of food i never could do much.
I finally realized when my mom (Nukebhs83) went to the hospital that we had to stop.
I weigh 107.5 now and can curl 40lb dumbells and do 15 pullups with a 40 lb weight vest on (look, ma-not feet on the bar!)
Success doesn't always have to be counted in pounds lost, because i am proud of the weight i hav egained!
I am successful because i gained 15 lbs.
Let me give you some background: I was anorexic/bulemic for almost ten years. I made a serving of saltine crackers last two days and if i ate more than that, i either ran miles and miles late at night or did cardio until i blacked out. My whole world revolved around when i could chug my next energy drink or cup of coffee (you think YOU'RE addicted to caffiene? I had energy gum and SOAP. WHO DOES THAT?). I was consuming enough of the stuff to take down a bull elephant. I was always grouchy, and "normal" for me was to shake so hard people thought i was having a seizure. At my own high school graduation (i was 50 people behind the first to walk in a class of 80...didn't take long) i had to sit down in the hallway while waiting to walk because i just couldn't hold myself up (agaisnt a wall) anymore. My grad party was with family at a pizza place. I ate the cheese off the top of two slices and threw up in the parking lot afterwards, because i felt like a pig.
I tried working out seriously, but because of my lack of food i never could do much.
I finally realized when my mom (Nukebhs83) went to the hospital that we had to stop.
I weigh 107.5 now and can curl 40lb dumbells and do 15 pullups with a 40 lb weight vest on (look, ma-not feet on the bar!)
Success doesn't always have to be counted in pounds lost, because i am proud of the weight i hav egained!
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Congratulations! The great thing about this site is that it's for all ranges of people who want to be healthy. That is a great triumph and I wish you the best of luck in continuing on the journey!0
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Given your story I can see that this is a huge success for you. Well done for developing a healthier relationship with food and giving your body what it needs.0
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Wow!! That is a wonderful, inspiring story. Good for you for getting back to healthy!0
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WTG!! Be proud of your self.
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Congrats0
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I am so very proud of you! I have a friend that struggles with her eating all the time, so I know how exhausting and difficult that can be. I also know that people can be very cruel and not realize that it is equally hard for people struggling with being under weight, and it's not just over weight people that need the support and love. Congrats on getting your life turned around very happy to hear of your achievements!0
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Great job!0
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Congratulations, you have faced your fears and overcame them. You should be so proud, we are!!!!!0
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I have to take a moment to congradulate you on your struggle and success! I can't even imagine what it was you went through or the heart ache you endured in order to turn your life around. I do know that this will be a lifelong struggle for you. You are an inspiration to me simply because like all of us you are doing what you need to do to be healthy.0
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That's an amazing victory! Congratulations on becoming a healthier person!
Also -- I am SERIOUSLY impressed by your strength! Wow!0 -
Awesome progress!! I too had a short go round with bulimia so I know how horrible that is. Be extremely proud of yourself, you have earned if!0
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That is incredible, you have shown such strength through your adversity. GREAT STUFF!!0
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:happy: Sounds like you're making healthy changes to your life! Way to go!0
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Congratulations! Thanks for sharing your story - it's truly inspiring. Glad for you that you're gaining a healthy relationship with food.0
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i am trolls mom. i never knew she was struggling with this like she was. she had always been tiny and wore baggy clothes so i never knew that underneath it all she was pretty much a skeleton. i feel horrible about it--i cant believe i didnt see all of this. thank all of you for your encouragement and support to her.
KELSI: YOU ARE MY REASON FOR GETTING UP IN THE MORNING. YOU ARE MY INSPIRATION EVERY DAY. I COULDNT DO ANYTHING WITHOUT YOU. YOU HAVE HELPED ME MORE THAN I WILL EVER BE ABLE TO TELL YOU AND EVEN THOUGH I COMPLAIN BECAUSE I DONT WANT TO DO ANOTHER PUSHUP, LUNGE, BEAR CRAWL, ETC YOU "SWEETLY" ENCOURAGE ME TO DO JUST ONE MORE. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO. I AM SOOOOOOOOO PROUD OF YOU BOO BEAR.
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You are completely amazing for wanting to help yourself get better!!! You should be proud that you are becoming the healthy person that your body needs you to be!! And also for providing your mum with the inspiration she needs too...
Well done and congratulations!!! Hope you can post an update further down the track 0 -
Congrats! You should be very proud of yourself. 0
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Hooray! good for you. Such a huge accomplishment. You should feel so proud of yourself! Your moms words totally made me cry!0
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Not at all out of place! YAY YOU! I'm happy for you, and you definitely should be proud of yourself. Eating disorders are a HUGE hurdle, and you are well on your way to recovery! GO YOU! :happy:
And to her mom: don't feel guilty about not noticing. Feel proud that you are so supportive NOW. You seem like you really care about your daughter, and that unfortunately doesn't happen often enough. I hope I can be so supportive of my children as they grow up. :flowerforyou:0 -
WTG ...to both you and your mom!0
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i am trolls mom. i never knew she was struggling with this like she was. she had always been tiny and wore baggy clothes so i never knew that underneath it all she was pretty much a skeleton. i feel horrible about it--i cant believe i didnt see all of this. thank all of you for your encouragement and support to her.
KELSI: YOU ARE MY REASON FOR GETTING UP IN THE MORNING. YOU ARE MY INSPIRATION EVERY DAY. I COULDNT DO ANYTHING WITHOUT YOU. YOU HAVE HELPED ME MORE THAN I WILL EVER BE ABLE TO TELL YOU AND EVEN THOUGH I COMPLAIN BECAUSE I DONT WANT TO DO ANOTHER PUSHUP, LUNGE, BEAR CRAWL, ETC YOU "SWEETLY" ENCOURAGE ME TO DO JUST ONE MORE. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO. I AM SOOOOOOOOO PROUD OF YOU BOO BEAR.
LOVE YOU BUNCHES
To Kelsi, BRAVO!! I am giving you a standing ovation for your success! I, too, have overcome anorexia and bulimia...to quote Joe Biden, "this is a big f'ing deal!" :happy: Congratulations a million times over for being HEALTHY. It feels good, doesn't it?
To Kelsi's mom: Don't beat yourself up. Even if you had seen it (my parents didn't until I was very, very sick), telling her how worried and scared you were may only have fuelled the fire. It's part of the illness - when a person with an eating disorder is told "Wow, you're looking really skinny", s/he often hears it as a compliment and tries even harder to lose weight. I know I did. Bony frames, ribs poking out - those can be hidden with clothes. People with eating disorders have many, many strategies to hide it from even the most caring and watchful of families. It's a scary, scary illness and you have nothing to feel guilty about.0 -
That is soooo awesome!! Congratulations on a much healthier YOU!!
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Good job! You should be proud of yourself! Taking control of your life and making healthy choices is what is all about - no matter if that means you need to loose or gain! Keep up the good work.0
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I teared up a little reading your post. Congratulations on your weight gain and your journey to being a healthier person. It's all about being strong and healthy and happy. Even though I don't know you, I am proud of you and happy for you! I don't know what it's like to be anorexic or bulimic, but I certainly do know what it feels like to feel like food is the only thing you can control and then suddenly, have it be the thing that's controlling YOU.
I love MFP because it's easy to find support here. Know that I support you and am rooting for you!0 -
What an AMAZING story! You keep it up girl...you've come so far and doing well!!!0
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Thanks for sharing. It's great to see people's lives being turned round and their bodies brought into the 'healthy' category, from above or below.
P.S. I do think I'm addicted to caffeine, yes :laugh: well, recently I've been making an effort to cut down...0 -
good for you!!! keep moving in a positive direction!0
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GREAT JOB!!! It is SO hard to overcome those body issues! And this is such a good way of reminding everyone that this sight is about FITNESS not just losing weight! Good for you that's so awesome! :flowerforyou:0
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Congratulations! You should be proud of the progress you've made. That is wonderful. Keep remembering that it's all about being healthy. WTG!0
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