jrrose7

I began restricting certain foods because I have a very "all or nothing" personality. I used to be much heavier and cutting things from my diet worked. Then the habit just sort of stuck. Thank you so much for writing that last sentence. I really appreciate your advice, so thank you again.

You're so right. I appreciate that so much, thank you. Health is the big picture and it doesn't have to be all or nothing. It's just hard when fears of being overweight again overshadow a healthy lifestyle. Thank you again!

That's so interesting. When I binge it's literally everything I don't eat on a regular basis. So it's been pasta, bread, cookies, candy, and ice cream. Even butter and salt which I never touch.

Definitely possible. 114 was too small, and I know that. But seeing that number today was rough. I know it's a morning after a binge and I barely worked out last week but my body just doesn't feel right. I notice a big difference in stomach. It's "fluffier" than I'm used to. I just don't want this to be a slippery slope…

I can't thank you all enough for your positive words and encouragement. The scale does not and should not define me, but unfortunately it's the easiest indicator I have. I heard some great advice where you have to "unlearn" what you think you know and become educated on what is right. This is a lifestyle change and just…

That means so much to me, thank you! I need to get to that point and just trial and error with my body to see what it can and cannot handle. You've been so incredibly helpful and I hope you have an amazing time on your vacation because you deserve it!

Thank you so much for your words! It was so sweet that you took the time to write all that out. And you're absolutely right. It's just a number. We definitely need to put things into perspective sometimes because life is just too short! You're so strong too :)