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Awesome job, you look so vibrant and happy now, what a great role model you have become for your son. Kudos!

I'm quite overwhelmed by all your lovely comments, thank you all so much. I feel amazing now! You have made 41st birthday very special!

I started at 17.5stone, and with a bit of a yoyo up and down it took two years to get to my current weight of 12.5 stone

I'm 5ft 8 :-) Thank you :happy:

OP: I think you look like a teenager in the slim picture and a sexy woman in the second. Depends what you want in life. I think a lot of people strive to look as good as you do in the sexy picture two. I know I'd love to look that good. Hth

Have full fat food (so-called low fat food is usually full of sugar to make taste ok), plenty of protein and veg to keep you actually satiated. Cold turkey worked for me on sugar. ( not the poultry kind) I just said NO every time I was tempted or offered. NO became my new habit. I eat very little fruit, no sweeteners or…

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It's great to hear your successes, and it's fascinating that facing serious health issues seems to be the wake up call some of us need to get off our bums! Maybe we should share some of these scary stories with children in school to shock them into making healthy choices, tell them that they have the power and control.…

Yep get some protein in, you can graze as long as you measure food out and include it in your calories. I'm on 1400 cals per day too I have about 600 cals for breakfast, usually a grilled salmon fillet, two egg omelette (no milk) and half an avocado. Then 25g mixed natural nuts (not peanuts) mid morning 170 cals Lunch is a…

Active release therapy from my chiropractor has helped me with injuries like this in the past and allowed me to continue training. I'd go bonkers on a bike and only that! Hope that helps

Non purging bulimia can also be known as Anorexia Athletica. In case that's useful for any research. I used to exercise for six hours every day after school, so I'm living proof you can re-train your brain. And a one pound gain can be the difference of going to the loo or not!

This. Nip this self destructive habit in the bud! :-)

60 lbs off

Hi, you're going to enjoy reading these: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/15-success-stories Loads of motivation right there, right up your street. :-)

I have the same measurements and I'm an hourglass. So are you :flowerforyou:

I kicked sugar in three days. It doesn't take long for the cravings to die off, especially if you up your protein portions so you feel fuller at mealtimes. I eat five small meals a day, with my biggest meal for breakfast. Then drop back on the carbs. It's easier if you make rules to stick by. I am a person who does not eat…

There is valuable insight in the OP's post - shame most readers won't receive her message cos they will be too upset to hear it. It's not weak to sugar coat a strong message, the delivery mechanism is just as important as the message, and to reach a broad spectrum of nervous and shy noobs which I think your post was aimed…

I carry my own mini fridge in the car that I can take into my hotel room. Mains power but means I'm in control. Also eating jerky, boiled eggs, cooked sausages, cooked bacon all can be kept for a day with freezer blocks or bought ice bags. I prepare slow cooked stews in bulk. Then freeze them in individual portions and…

Wow! You are really pretty :-) great job!

I'm 41 in a few days. Most people think I'm 30 which is Ace! Long may that continue! :happy:

If you can't see a counsellor you could look at triggers. Keep a journal and note how you feel before, during and after so you can reflect on it and look for patterns. No one else is going to read this journal so it's your chance to be completely honest. I found this helpful. I also asked a friend of mine to be there for…

Wow! Killer figure - you look gorgeous :-)

Yum!

I'm not quite down to average size as I'm still a UK 14-16 or US 10-12 but I'm pretty average in shape. 5ft 8 and 178lbs

I'm intrigued.... Why? Would he be an expert in her health and mental well being or does he just want some sexy curves?

Gee if only a psychological and emotional disorder like binging was that easy to overcome with logic!

Not in my experience. Edit: I'll qualify that with - I've tried a few and actually the act of massage has more of an effect on my body. I get a massage every three weeks for lymphatic drainage. You can do that for free with your own hands if you can't afford to pay for it. My skin tone has improved and my wobbly orange…

You've done a fab job Birdie, it does take time to do it and keep it off so despite the wobbles - you are on the right track for a great healthy future. Well done you! You are gorgeous!

I got no gif, just a yummy pic....

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