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  • It's great that you're reaching your goals, and you absolutely shouldn't let anyone else's negativity get you down. That said, you must understand that weight is a very sensitive topic, especially for women. We live in a society that sends mixed messages about food and weight and body shape, and not everyone can easily…
    in bitter people you try to talk to! Comment by Azadi July 2010
  • *hugs* I know that feeling so well. For me, I know that it's linked to mental illness, depression and bulimia... but honey, it's not crazy. It's emotional. I'm not a therapist, but from reading what you wrote, it seems that you've got some ideal in your head of how you want to look, and when you look in your mirror,…
    in MENTAL HELP MAYBE?? Comment by Azadi July 2010
  • Thank you everyone for the support and advice! Fasting in Judaism has more elements than just abstaining from food and drink. There are also restrictions on washing, anointing, sexual activity, and wearing leather. I am observing these elements of the fast, and trying to remain focused on the message of the day. I'm…
    in Overeaters Anonymous: Fasting, Not Fasting Comment by Azadi July 2010
  • Just read back a couple of replies before mine... not to criticize anyone, but I would question whether the idea of "snacktivity" is a good thing. Granted, my case is not "normal" or "typical" given that I have a specific eating disorder. I wouldn't think to impose my program of recovery on anyone else since everyone's…
    in Emotional Eating Comment by Azadi July 2010
  • I'll add my voice to the choir. Compulsive overeating and binge eating disorder are real diseases/eating disorders. I think that it is very important that you contact this person explaining this fact, sending her the appropriate links (wikipedia, overeaters anonymous, etc.) and tell her that you feel that she reacted…
    in Eating Disorder Comment by Azadi July 2010
  • *sigh* I felt like I did so well, took such small portions, no seconds. Logging my food just now... not as well as I'd hoped. Still, even though it's a lot more calories than ideal, it still counts as an abstinent day, and that is what is important. And besides, it's Shabbat, it's one day out of the week, it's not as if I…
    in Overeaters Anonymous: Shabbat Comment by Azadi July 2010
  • Oy, Sabrina, the salatim! They just make me want to eat more challah! Thanks everyone for the encouragement and tips. To fill in some missing info, Friday dinner is usually with Mom and includes some iteration of chicken, soup (she's on a gazpacho kick lately) salad and a vegetable or potato side. Lunch is entirely…
    in Overeaters Anonymous: Shabbat Comment by Azadi July 2010
  • I am in Overeaters Anonymous, which gives us lots of tools to deal with our emotions and not turn to the food. Call someone and talk out the feelings. Get a buddy who understands your food issues, and call them before you binge, even if only to tell them you are going to binge... sometimes saying it out loud is enough to…
    in Emotional Eating Comment by Azadi July 2010
  • I generally don't snack except when I've misjudged my meal portions or timing and my blood sugar's low, but on those rare occasions that I do, it's vegetables, like carrot sticks, fruit, like an apple or pear, or low- or non-fat yogurt.
    in Snacking Comment by Azadi July 2010
  • My rule for myself is that I eat 3 meals every day, no snacks. That specific plan probably won't work for most people, most people need snacks... but if you designate a specific number of meals/snacks and make a rule for yourself that you won't eat outside of those, maybe it would help. It certainly helps me... I get a…
    in Psychological Hump Comment by Azadi July 2010
  • Irishdancer, I couldn't even tell you how often I weighed myself when I was at the height (or low point really) of my disease... I was weighing myself constantly: when I woke up, with clothes, without clothes, before showering, after showering, before going to the bathroom and after, before and after eating, before and…
    in Overeaters Anonymous: Scales! Scales everywhere! Comment by Azadi July 2010
  • Congrats on 3 days, IrishChik! Laxative abuse is very serious and is, in fact, a form of purging/bulimia. I'm so glad that you got psychological help, because so much of this disease is about psychological and emotional pain. Food abuse is one way that many of us have found to numb that pain temporarily... which everyone…
    in Bulimic, Recovering in Overeaters Anonymous Comment by Azadi July 2010
  • Hey, it's fantastic that you've found some good literature! It's great to start studying the steps immediately. I would however advise you against going too quickly with them. They may seem really easily doable on first glance, but the steps are not something that you are meant to do over the course of a few days. People…
    in Overeaters Anonymous: What Step Are You Working On? Comment by Azadi July 2010
  • I suggest: Do you know what will be served at the barbecues? Figure out beforehand what you will eat, calculate your portions. Go there with a PLAN and STICK TO IT. Failure to plan is planning to fail. And remember that we're all behind you... don't apologize to anyone for your food choices. You're trying to be healthy,…
    in OH NO!!!!!!! Comment by Azadi July 2010
  • Yeah, that makes sense. That is, I think, the thing that most folks are worried about, if they're apprehensive about starting 12-step. To share from my experience, I was raised religious, but my idea of God was very abstract and philosophical, not really the kind of God that could be, you know, turned to, or relied upon.…
    in Overeaters Anonymous: What Step Are You Working On? Comment by Azadi July 2010
  • Oh man... the only thing I can think of is how the milk in my elementary school always tasted slightly sour but the chocolate covered it up... :P
    in DC schools discontinue flavored milk and sugary cereal! Comment by Azadi July 2010
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