Seeking healthy habits help

Hey Myfitnesspal community! I’m (26F) nervous to restart my fitness journey as I am in recovery from an eating disorder. I have always been active, as a hockey player and dog owner but since high school, I have had a really bad relationship with food and exercise which has my led to my weight fluctuating about 100lbs. I’m scared to start counting calories again because I don’t want it to take over my life like it did before. I was wondering if there are any folks who have struggled with this in the past and have any tips on how to keep motivated without spiraling back into unhealthy habits. Thanks so much and hope you have a good day :)

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  • Serephena2000
    Serephena2000 Posts: 2 Member
    I’ve been trying to do the same thing. If anything when I notice I’m starting to get obsessed i immediately back away. If I’m looking at a food item and automatically think about the calories and the serving size thats when I know it’s getting to me. So during this time when I do back off I just watch what I eat without involving numbers. Small changes you know? Don’t eat out if possible or if it’s a treat then go ahead. I myself treat myself to Starbucks every once in a while. It’s not gonna make or break you. I think of it as while I can gain weight I can also lose it as well. Try to avoid sugary drinks in general. Not only are they unhealthy and provide zero nutritional value but the calories in them tend to be high as well. Again I’m not saying you can’t drink a sugary drink. If you restrict yourself to much with food you will eventually lose the motivation. Plus if anything when you try to ignore these cravings they just come in even harder. So what I do is look for an healthy option for item I want. Also best thing to do is never weigh yourself. Go by clothing. Youll notice changes in your clothes without even having to look at the scale. I don’t know about you but numbers are what are my triggers especially on a scale. When that number goes down you feel good however even if you gain just a pound it can throw you entirely off mentally and just feed the ED.