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Had such a tough time last night ridfing myself of ruining my health by eating tons of unhealthy foods. Have to grocery shop today. Hoping I can continue to think of my health & choose healthy foods.

It’s Ok to feel this way. It’s about you, not about a diet. Try to soooothe yourself instead of thinking food/binge. Think of the best things that have ever happened to you. Think about them just as though you going through it now. You could even close your eyes. Think of your stomach ...... is it growling? Feed it. If it…

How are you in ‘18?

How’s it going? Just entering here is a wonderful thing to do for yourself!

I'm with you!

Thanks for the insightful article, Holly! Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day too and I tend to real routine. Love these tips to change it up. May try it!

Yes, count me in. Thx Sara.

Been working w/nutritionist and reading , "Intuitive Eating" book. One of the principles: Think about how your body works for you while you exercise. Don't think of it as 'exercise' rather use the word, "movement & moving". Music therapists say, "Listen to the music of the environment around you as you move. Allow this to…

Messages I read today: You WILL change and be different.

I am new here too, Ming. Same age and almost same amount to lose. This looks like a terrific group, Terrific facilitator too. Done almost everything to lose weight too, but always regain. This time around I'm getting help with Eating Disorder through therapist and nutritionist. So far, so good. been able to keep the 7lbs…

Totally agree. Thanks for "think of switching pop to water - putting premium in your tank and go hit the road!" -

You need a psychiatrist. Psychiatrist are the Dr. that prescribe the meds. Have had depression and PTSS for many yrs, meds are a vital part of your healing. Meds, psychiatrist, therapist, massage, exercise, healthy diet and famiy/friends support are your team! Keep me posted.

Thinking Sushi549 has a very good idea and has incorporated it well. Have had troubles lately too and sincerely want to try Sushi's idea.

Thx for the spur to action, Holly.

Your posts are always very helpful, Holly.

App suggests once a week. My eating disorder therapist says it isn't about the scale, it's about our relationship with food. I've read articles that suggest just taking measurements once a month and photo. Best advice, don't get addicted to scale.

I'm with you! Let's do it together. Someone once told me about losing weight - never give up - it a process. It's like a roller coaster, we feel up, then we feel down AND through it all, WE STAY ON THE RIDE. We learn from mistakes, from Eating Disorder therapists, from nutritionists and from others like us. My best wishes…

Thx, Holly. Learned a lot. My exercising has been way-laid by spraining ligaments in both ankles. Also I get boils between my thighs. Have any tried and true info on the boils issue?

A huge CONGRATS TO YOU!!!! Thx for sharing!

Love all the replies, true and very helpful. Another tip I've learned: The Gut Buster/Calming breath. Not only will it help your gut, but it is a 'calming - stress reduction' breathing technique. Take in breath through your nose, breathing it into your gut to the count of 9 (your gut should look like a round balloon). Next…

According to my Eating Disorder therapist and nutritionist it's all about equal parts mindful eating (eating when hungry stopping when satisfied and learning the difference) and working to get in all your nutrition for the day. Junk food/dessert is all a part of this.

Thx so much, Holly! Especially love the "use it as filling instead of cream cheese/mayo/butter, etc. Love hummus, now just need to purchase and begin to use.

Congrats on all you've done thus far!!!!! You are important!!!! Think - figure out exactly how long it took you to put on that weight. = that AND more is how long it'll take you to lose that same weight. Patience, time and nature cures all troubles. AND the MOST important thing we can do for ourselves is respect our…

Thx so much,Holly! My Eating Disorder Therapist discussed this with me a couple months ago. She suggested I use "Behavior Chain" intake form for myself. Have used it several times. Very beginning discusses exactly what you said, "What was going on in environment and in my mind" that it occurred. I want to remember to use…

Hey MirandaC, You can be proud of yourself! You are very important! You are thinking of MirandaC and that's what's most important. I've been on a similar journey ever since my teens. Fitness Pal has been terrific for me as far as seeing everything I eat and how many calories and nutrients, sugars and fats I take in. Very…

Terrific words! Even though I gained over vacation, sometimes I actually listened to my stomach, tasted my food and said no to my eating disorder.

I am a member of this group! Would love to talk to rest of group. This is first year my weight has crept above 200!! Shocked and decided to get serious. Joined MFP and this group. Started going to nutritionist and therapist. Both helping a lot. I also started exercising. Winter at gym 5 days a week, house painting and…

Great to finally have figured out how to see postings from my group! April 18th. All we received was rain so nice to see very small sprouts of plants and the lawn. Been seeing Nutritionist and Eating Disorder therapist. Nutritionist has really helped. Have worked with her 3 times now and have learned a lot. Most especially…