Getting over an ED, My Routine, please comment

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It's hard for me to say this, but I've been getting over an eating disorder and I feel really good about it. People with E.Ds know that you do NOT want to give it up, because you are so lonely without it. Another thing many people don't know, is that you don't have to be anorexic to have an E.D. I lost a little weight, but really messed up my metabolism for about a year.

In Feb. I did track and ever since then I've been eating healthy and running. Since school is out, I've been running 4.1 miles a day, and eating very healthy. I don't have any weights, but do you think I should get some dumbells?
I can tell my body fat is way out of control, so I'd like to get rid of most of it. I would like to lose about 20 pounds. Is it possible to reach that goal by September?

Also, my stats are 5'7 female and I weigh 139 lbs. I gained after my E.D. because my body just hung onto anything I would feed it.

A reg. day for me would be...
1- Oatmeal, water, fruit
2- Vegetables, Chicken, Cottage Cheese, Water
3- Fruit, Water
4- Dinner, with vegs, water
Run at track, 4.1 miles
200 situps, pushups
Water during/after workout

I am going to run about 4 miles a day, 6 days a week to get ready for X-Country in the fall. Do you think that with my current routine I'll be able to lose 20 lbs of fat by September? I really HATE having a stomach, especially when I sit down. So everyone is free to comment.

***Why aren't the Special K 90 calorie bars good?***
 
Awesome Molly

Molly, I think its really awesome that you are on the right track in trying to regain health and ditch the unhealthy aspect of ED. I went through anorexia when I was 13 but it is something that seems to keep its grip somewhat throughout the years. Anyway, I know what you're saying about having a hard time turning from it. It becomes a comfort, some sort of security blanket because it is a CONTROL. Its something you can manipulate and nobody can take from you. Your routine sounds pretty healthy although you don't need to train your abs everyday, and certainly not 200 situps or near as many pushups. You will never see results training that way.
Dumbells are a great thing and you can do so many things with them to hit many body parts. I'd go for it and find a healthy plan you can stick to with them.
One thing I will say, if you will dare me to be so bold is that your goals for weight/fat loss are very unrealistic. For a 5'7 girl you are actually at a perfect weight. Losing a little body fat and replacing it with some lean muscle is doable but losing weight is not necessary. I know that after an ED the metabolism is totally screwed up for awhile. I'm dealing with that myself even now after so many years. HOWEVER you have to form a plan and stay the course. Just like running track, if you want your metabolism to be up and running at full speed you have to be willing to put in the training. Even when it hurts or you just don't want to. You have to choose to be completely free from the grip of your E.D and have the tools in place to deal with feelings that spring up from its hold out of nowhere. You can't be wishy-washy if you want to see results. You also have to be patient-something recovering E.D individuals have trouble with. Stay away from the weight loss mentality and focus on your health and achievements in the form of goals.
I would recommend a more balanced eating plan with more calories. For your activity you should be eating more. Stay away from processed food. That is why the special K bars aren't so good. They're loaded with processed junk and sugar your body can do without. Sugar only increases cravings. Add some strength training with some 10 pound dumbells and make a plan as to what body parts you'll work what days. Find a rest day or two and really use it for rest and not freak out about that. Drink lots of water and enjoy life! Once you start shifting your focus onto your health rather than the obsession with weight or fat, thats when it will cooperate with you. You do plenty of exercise to achieve some fat loss goals, just eat enough, rest, and add a bit of strength training.
 
Molly, here are my thoughts ..1) You need to add another meal to your day ..2) Add more protein to your diet (eat some at each meal) .. 3) Definitely cut back on your ab work, 2-3 times a week is plenty for abs and don't do so many reps. ..4) If you plan on getting dumbbbells, I assume you will be working out at home. If that is the case I would suggest (if possible) you purchase a stability ball as well. That will definitely enhance your workout.
5) I agree with sparrow, she had a good post for you. She even used the word patient, which I didn't think was in her vocabulary :)
 
Thanks, is the stability ball, the big rubber balls used for like abs? I have one of those, and I downloaded a bunch of dumbell routines that I'll be using.
 
Hardy har hr JPC :)
I'm learning....slowly...
patiently :D
Shows you've been a good teacher;)
 
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Darn thats a long link. Anyway.... Molly here is a link that has many stability bal exercises on it. Just click on stability ball exercises and you're on your way. Hope it's helpful.
As for you sparrow, truth is you're just a good "patient" student ;)
 
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