Eradicating the fear

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I am 24 and I have also suffered from binge eating disorder. Its time to take our lives back girl! Lets do it together. Because, as much as it may be hard to believe, I know exactly what you're going through. I too know all sorts of diet and exercise information, but I too have yet to finally kick my compulsive eating habit for good. My biggest challenge is when I am alone at night watching television. This year I have ballooned to 161 lbs. and I'm only 5'4" at most, maybe 5'3.5" but anyways you get the point. I finished my B.A. and moved to a different city, a big city and I got a job working at a school teaching a child with autism. It's been a lonely year, since I work with a lot of people that are older than me and in different stages of their lives. The people I can hang out with also have their own lives so it's been hard. Anyway, my binging came back due to feelings of isolation and loneliness. Then the binging only intensified those feelings and the vicious cycle continued. A cycle I am sure you are familiar with. Anyways, to make a long story short, I think we could be very helpful to eachother. Look forward to hearing from you. By the way, do you know how to post that weight loss chart thing? I went to ticker.com or whatever it is and created one but I don't know how to get it onto my profile. Any ideas?
Be strong in the moments when every ounce of your being wants to give up. Hold on!
 
missmelissa said:
I am 24 and I have also suffered from binge eating disorder. Its time to take our lives back girl! Lets do it together. Because, as much as it may be hard to believe, I know exactly what you're going through. I too know all sorts of diet and exercise information, but I too have yet to finally kick my compulsive eating habit for good. My biggest challenge is when I am alone at night watching television. This year I have ballooned to 161 lbs. and I'm only 5'4" at most, maybe 5'3.5" but anyways you get the point. I finished my B.A. and moved to a different city, a big city and I got a job working at a school teaching a child with autism. It's been a lonely year, since I work with a lot of people that are older than me and in different stages of their lives. The people I can hang out with also have their own lives so it's been hard. Anyway, my binging came back due to feelings of isolation and loneliness. Then the binging only intensified those feelings and the vicious cycle continued. A cycle I am sure you are familiar with. Anyways, to make a long story short, I think we could be very helpful to eachother. Look forward to hearing from you. By the way, do you know how to post that weight loss chart thing? I went to ticker.com or whatever it is and created one but I don't know how to get it onto my profile. Any ideas?
Be strong in the moments when every ounce of your being wants to give up. Hold on!
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Hey Melissa,

Thanks for your kind words and support- most of my friends I have met on this website seem to have either left or become MIA over the past few weeks so its nice to have someone to correspond with! My eating habits seem to parellel yours, in that i'll go all day eating really healthy and then suddenly decide that I need food- lots of it and quite readily. And there you have it- the cycle begins. I've "started fresh" three million times and sworn to myself that I wouldnt let the 'demons in my head' get the better of me but realistically speaking, I have an eating disorder- a disease- an addiction and kicking it just isnt as easy as I would like it to be or as others think it Should be. So, I'm just taking it day by day- its all we can do really. Keep the faith.

Anyhow, I'd love to keep in touch with you-perhaps it will keep us both in line! Once you create yourw eight loss ticker, there should be a few 'url' codes, copy the first URL code, go into your 'usercp' on this website and 'edit signature'- paste it into the box. That should do it- Have a great day and thanks for contacting me! x
 
Hello!!! I just want to say you're doing so good. Way to get some control. I binged myself for way too long and gained too much weight. You're lucky you got control early, meaning you didn't get over 200lbs like I did. I admire you for admitting it and seeking help. You go girl!!
 
MissJellyBelly said:
Hello!!! I just want to say you're doing so good. Way to get some control. I binged myself for way too long and gained too much weight. You're lucky you got control early, meaning you didn't get over 200lbs like I did. I admire you for admitting it and seeking help. You go girl!!
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Thanks lady! Don't worry- I did get up to 178 at one point- In fact, in sept i was 176 and now i'm 161 with my weight yoyoing for months now. You'll reach your goal- don't worry!
 
Ok Day Five of LA weight loss. Doing well thus far. Lost 4 needed pounds on the express part, although I'm still a pound heavier than I was 2 weeks ago. At least I feel 100 times better and I'm receiving loads of compliments..

I took some of my summer clothes out of storage and tried them on- they're so loose compared to last summer when my bingeing/purging was peaking and I was stressed to the max over my Masters dissertation. It's amazing what being happy can do for you:)

So my goal weight is 150- not to far away I don't think. Although, 145 sounds better but I'm just not certain that this body can maintain that low of a weight as my body fat percentage at present is just below 20% [I had one of the professional body fat scales performed at my fitness center by a practitioner]. After another 13-15 pounds drop, I'm sure it'll decrease further [ideally]. Andrew is begging me not to lose too much as he doesnt like rail thin women, not that I think i would EVER reach that point- my body is far too muscular! I've already gone down a size in the bust [doesnt that always go first damnit!] and a few inches from my thighs and waist. It's my love handles that are my biggest hang-up. But I just have to be patient [if you hadnt noticed, i'm feeling far more optimistic than usual!].

So the sun is shining and I have the feeling its going to be a great day. I saw shrek the third last night- it was quite funny but not comparable to the previous films. Out for Daddy's birthday tonight- must not eat dessert! Have fab day everyone!
 
Day 6 of LA. After going out to dinner two nights in a row, I'm trying to be very strict today and tomorrow before i'm weighed in on Friday. I feel better- my face looks remarkably thinner and I don't feel so sluggish all of the time. This is definitely a fabulous start.

I've been doing loads of things for the wedding lately- starting to get really excited- have a great day everyone!
 
Good luck with weigh in.... thinner face is a great sign!

Also how exciting to be planning a wedding! my sister is getting married in October.. (the stress of trying to look good in a bridesmaid dress & wedding pictures that will be around my house for the rest of my life inspired my weight loss A LOT!)
 
Hi,
Its great when you loose weight around you face as everyone can see it :)
We loose it from other places as well, but people can't see that.
There is nother better than people saying that they can see you have lost weight. It really makes you feel good.
Keep up the good work.
 
MoonGoddess said:
Good luck with weigh in.... thinner face is a great sign!

Also how exciting to be planning a wedding! my sister is getting married in October.. (the stress of trying to look good in a bridesmaid dress & wedding pictures that will be around my house for the rest of my life inspired my weight loss A LOT!)
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Hey there- thanks for the encouragement! Yes, I LOVE planning my wedding- it just makes me so happy, especially since I'm going to be spending the rest of my life with the most wonderful human being in the world [next to both of my parents, of course]!!
 
Penfold said:
Hi,
Its great when you loose weight around you face as everyone can see it :)
We loose it from other places as well, but people can't see that.
There is nother better than people saying that they can see you have lost weight. It really makes you feel good.
Keep up the good work.
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Definitely- thanks for the support!

Unfortunately, today is a "fat day" as this new diet does not permit enough fiber [or enough for someone like me who depends on it for regularity..I have severe IBS]/ SO, i've been very bloated for a few days now and its killing me! I don't know what to do! My stomach looks like I'm carrying a little person in it [knock on wood although this is impossible as my other half has been across an ocean forever]. Not such a great start to the day but i'm almost accustomed to feeling like this:(

On the better side, I was just informed that some of my friends would like to hold me a bachelorette/ wedding shower party- I'm so excited already!!! Have a great day everyone!
 
Not a good way to start a morning, unfortunatly. Feeling extremely bloated for the millionth day in a row, my weight is up a pound despite my diligence on LA and i'm not happy!! I don't understand what is going on here but I'm not pleased darnit.

I didnt get much sleep last night so I'm knackered and I have to work 5-3/4am friday saturday and sunday AND somehow do a yard sale at 9am saturday. Yikes, long weekend ahead of me! Will write when my spirits are higher later!
 
To say my life has been chaotic would be an understatement. It's been absolutely insane! Thankfully, next Wednesday is my last day at this job and then i'll be bartending full-time. I'm really looking forward to breaking away from all of the BS that takes place here!

I still havent broken below 160 yet. My weight loss seems to have stalled although I'm still with LA. I think I need to be a bit more strict following the diet as I tend to be a bit lazy sometimes! My favorite pair of 'skinny jeans' that I havent worn in 3 years FINALLY fit so I'm thrilled with that! I have an amazing summer ahead so I'm in really great spirits at the moment despite the apparent stall in my weight loss.

Andrew and I are fabulous- he's so wonderful- just over two months until he is here again! Some of my friends from high school are holding a bridal shower for me in July- I'm so hoping i'm not forced to play those silly games- that's so not me! But if i must, i have no choice but to go along with it:)

No other news. I miss having friends on here- where is everyone!!
 
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