Hi guys ,
I'm not doing so well atm . . .
I have a history of binging and purging . Have an ED for about 10 years now. Lost weight gained weight..and so on and so on.
I quit drinking also for about 8 months. And it so it went better with the ED also.
I started raw till 4 2/3 weeks ago . And it went good but I did gain weight.
And the last days I craved for some bread and toast and french fries ( things I don't normally eat that much ) . I also feel like I'm binging all the time with the fruit and stuff..
Today I went all the way and ate too much and purged .
Is this normal that I feel like shit with this and that I'm craving all the time.?
Hope someone can help me out...
thanks a lot
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I'm glad you're here, Kath. Each person dealing with such an issue is unique, but i have seen many folks helped over the years. While there is no substitute for dealing with internal emotional factors, improving lifestyle habits per our recommendations can only help.
Yes, it can be typical to experience feeling like you're riding a health roller coaster. Consider that for 10 years, your body has through much turmoil. Restoration will not come over night, or even necessarily over months. Healing may indeed take years, but I consider:
These years will pass regardless. It's the positive habits you're beginning to incorporate now that will hopefully lead to far brighter days down the road.
Absolutely cravings can be experienced. Your body has been lacking nutrients and calories for a lengthy time. Now that you're cooperating more, it's going to want to hold onto everything it can.
You may find these blogs illuminating:
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Bored with bananas and dates? Then this great post by Ednshell will get you started with ideas for other calorie and nutrient dense fruits that are available and sometimes very affordable especially in Asian and other ethnic markets.
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A Rant On CaloriesAnd here's a group specifically dealing with all manner of ED sharing. Be sure to click through the numerous pages both in posts and comments.
http://www.30bananasaday.com/group/summerfruitisgoingoutwhatisabett...
We've got your back, Kath
I Will read the links Asap and hope today is gonna be a beter day ..
It really means a lot to me ! Thanks again
Grts from Belgium
Kathleen
Hello,
Have you checked out any of Freelee's YouTube videos? This should help you out.
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I m doing my best but it s not that easy to find my way around here with all the rules and seperated groups. I did use the cronometer but only for a few days. I Will pick up that habbit again.
I just don t know what to do with myself . I really feel like i m binguing all the time and i m making my stomach bigger.
But i m not gonna stop. There are so many positie stories here so this must be successfull. I hope even for me ...
Thanks for replieing and i hope i ll get the hang of it Soon
. Grts Kathleen