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Need support after binging
I've been binging badly (4000-6000 calories) every day for 6 days straight and feel like I've totally fallen off the wagon. My body is SO bloated and uncomfortable to the point where it's difficult to breathe or walk and I don't fit into any clothes - not even Spandex. The scale has gone up 10 pounds - I'm sure a lot is…
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Food Fears
I've recently been focusing on eating clean, which involves cooking most meals and avoiding refined carbs/processed sweets. My cravings are under control most of the time, but I feel like every time I see someone eating take-out or processed snacks, it's an emotional roller coaster. I'm worried I'm developing fears towards…
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New to Maintaining
Hi guys! I'm still new to the maintaining thing (just lost 10 pounds, so it wasn't an extreme change), and am wondering what tips you have. Obviously I'm going to keep eating healthy foods and working out, but I still don't know how to switch from low-cal eating to allowing more foods. Let me know what you've found helpful!
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Menu Plans
Hi everyone! I recently found online a 2-week "Clean Eating Challenge" that provides you with all the menus and shopping lists you need to eat clean for that period of time. (Here's the link if anyone is interested: http://www.buzzfeed.com/christinebyrne/clean-eating-challenge#.gf2XZ36pR). I'm really liking the idea of…
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Should I use a personal trainer if I have a history of disordered eating?
Hi guys! I lost ~10 pounds last year by eating clean and exercising, and my goal right now is to maintain weight. Unfortunately, I think I overtrained in the past and developed some disordered eating thoughts that I'm now working to get rid of. I've had issues with bingeing and exercising out of guilt. I'm now trying to…
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Binge Prevention Buddy
Hi guys! I'm a 23 year old woman trying to maintain weight after losing those last pesky 5 pounds. I've been able to reintroduce all food groups and eat normally, but struggle with binges every couple of weeks. These happen because of cravings, habit, low self-esteem, emotions... I haven't totally figured it out yet. I'd…
