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almaddox83
almaddox83 Posts: 69 Member
edited December 2024 in Social Groups
Hello. I am trying to lose weight the right way but that eating disorder always creeps in. I have lost 73 lbs. I restrict myself. Just getting back into really working out. After some health issues. I have suffered from anorexia & bulimia back and forth for a little over 15 yrs. I always say my two pregnancies saved me. But again fall back into patterns. I have major body issues. I don't see anything that others see. I take pictures all the time to compare. I weigh a lot during the day. Errr. Even had a time with laxatives. Does it ever get better? Or will the patterns and thoughts always be there? Support welcome!!!!!!!!!

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  • Mersie1
    Mersie1 Posts: 329 Member
    Hi! It does get better!!! I said the same thing about my 3 pregnancies. But I guess I should say I didn't use eating disorder behavior during the pregnancies, bec the behaviors returned after. My kids are now 11,13,15 and I am just now really starting to normalize my eating. It's hard bec I can get stuck in a restrict:binge cycle. My husband is very focused on his weight/health/look etc. I wouldn't say he has ED but his obsession has always significantly impacted me. I'm finally living in less fear, less guilt. Not easy but it is possible. Add me if you like!
  • Gamliela
    Gamliela Posts: 2,468 Member
    Yes it really can get better. I know I'll never restrict to the point of emaciation like I did before.
    Binging hasn't been my problem or purging, but over excersize while severely restricting of calories was my problem.
    Now, while I am losing fat from recovering, this time I do not excersize except short walks at a moderate speed. I eat consciously now, so I have been able to stop mindless compulsive overeating. I'm working on making sure I don't slip into undereating by logging calories so my weekly average comes to around 1100 to 1200 calories a day.

    Definately there is hope. We aren't consigned to be trapped by disordered eating forever. There is a way to be free.
  • dk6boys
    dk6boys Posts: 67 Member
    It's a daily choice. In residential treatment there were mom's there that said their kids had grown up visiting them there. I was determined that my kids would not! I had three at the time, 6 now. I've never gone back. I do struggle and fall, some more often and harder, but I get back up. Every day I have to decide and I try so hard for them.
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