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The key to my recovery has been keeping busy; if I don't have the time to binge and/or purge, then I won't do it. I keep busy by keeping a schedule. I use the calendar in Microsoft Outlook (at work) to schedule virtually every hour of my day, which ensures that I don't head to the bathroom after having a snack or eating…

WOW, great job - you look fantastic!

I personally didn't like group therapy because I am competitive by nature and found myself comparing myself with the other people in group... but if it works for you, that's what's important! :)

Go to the doctor. I know exactly the pain you've described. The calves hurt because they're the opposing muscle. A doctor will tell you to stretch your calves three times a day, three sets of thirty seconds, to help you recover. I was diagnosed with really horrid shin splints about 8 years ago but didn't get to…

I am SO glad you posted this. I try to explain this concept to people all the time, but don't have the stats (or a client...I'm not a trainer) to back up my claims. I have, however, had an eating disorder for most of my life, been in counselling with doctors and dieticians, and educated by them on how weight loss actually…

serapi: I haven't tried the sirloin at The Keg, but I was totally looking at ordering it! I love tenderloin so I always stick to the filet mignon. I will try it next time. :smile: ssteinbring67: Yes, I always have difficulty eating out but have made it a habit to look up the nutritional information for the menu in advance,…

My largest meal of the day is always dinner. Unfortunately, I'm not in the habit of waking up early enough in the morning to make a proper breakfast, so I usually eat it at my desk at work (as I do with lunch). Dinner is always the largest and usually the most complete meal nutrition-wise, because I spend the time to make…

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So, for those you who may be interested, here is how I fared. I ordered the Filet Mignon Dinner which comes with a "wedge salad" (a big slice of head lettuce with few other raw veggies on it, bacon bits, and ranch on the side), a 7 oz bacon-wrapped tenderloin steak, grilled veggies (like zucchini, asaparagus, red/yellow…

My parents were the same and didn't start to smarten up about their own eating habits until long after I left the house. Even now, however, if I choose to have a birthday dinner at their place, then I also choose the food. It's extremely difficult for me to go to my parents for a meal and not to purge, even to this day,…

I hope I didn't sound unsympathetic. I know this better than a lot of people. That being said, don't beat yourself up for it; if you have an eating disorder then you have an illness, and an illness is not just a habit. xo

Thanks! I'll check them out at my local supermarket. I must admit, I am intrigued.

I'd be in for this - not to eliminate the after-dinner snack, but say, to eliminate snacking too close to bedtime (maybe an hour). I've found that if I eat too close to going to bed, my sugar dips, causing me to wake up in the middle of the night. Like most people, sleep is very precious to me, so I'd love to have some…

I am part Polish (and Ukrainian) and part Irish (amongst other British countries) but was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. I couldn't have told you what a "typical" Polish person looked like until I went to a Polish festival a few years ago and realized I was surrounded by people with similar features to mine; primarily…

THIS. For those Canadians out there, this is especially important - none of us get the amount of vitamin D necessary in the winter without taking a supplement. I also take a prenatal vitamin (a doctor once advised that since they are fortified, an excellent supplement), Calcium, and D.

As a general rule, if you are a healthy adult female looking to lose weight, you should have a net of 1200 calories/day. Your body needs 800/day just to function, and an extra 400/day to do sedentary tasks like sitting or standing.

Most chains in Canada actually already do this; you can usually find the nutritional information online. Here's Thai Express: http://www.thaiexpress.ca/menu/nutrition/ :smile:

One of the first exercises my doctor did with me when I started counselling for my eating disorder over 20 years ago was to review the "Thinspiration" (this word didn't exist back then) shots to help me to recognize the digital editing and airbrushing. Another thing to remember is that it is the job of…

Do your parents not know about your struggle? Have you thought about discussing just how difficult it is for you to have cake and other such foods around the house? They may think differently about the foods that constitute your birthday dinner if they knew how much anguish it causes you.

Hi there, My name is Krista and I'm from Toronto, Canada. I have suffered from various eating disorders for most of my life. I was diagnosed with anorexia (purging type) when I was 15 but have been through it all, from anorexia to bulimia. I am currently at the high end of normal BMI-wise and am on the road to proper…

Also... Instead of bagels, I eat multi-grain bread. Instead of creamy tomato soup, I eat pureed tomato/roasted red pepper soup.

THIS! Protein and a wee bit of "good" fat... I love nuts, boiled/poached eggs, and even cheese (usually low-fat swiss or skim milk slices). I keep crackers in my desk at work to eat with the cheese and this does so much for averting such cravings. :smile:

I have made the same commitment to myself, and am down about 11 pounds. Welcome and good luck!

Hi all, my name is Krista; I'm 36 and from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. When I first joined (Nov 2012-ish), I was looking to lose about 30-ish pounds, and am down about 11 at this point with the help of myfitnesspal and a personal trainer. I have some bad habits, like a glass of wine after work every night, but am slowly…

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

"Calorie-free noodles?" Forgive me, but are you being facetious? I love noodles but haven't eaten them for over a year.

I found this website the other day and it has a section of recipes devoted to 350 cals or less. A little higher than what you were looking for, but you could always modify the recipe if need be: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/recipe_slideshows/quick_low_calorie_dinner_recipes?slide=1#leaderboardad Hope that helps…

Sesame rice crackers usually calm my salt craving, and are low-calorie (I like to eat in bulk).

Wow, I am impressed. I have the same habit - a glass of wine or two after work (or even after the gym :ohwell: ). Any tips on how to break this habit? Perhaps I should start a new thread... For me, I used to have a glass just to "relax," but now, it's more simply because I like wine.

Welcome and good luck! :smile: