pukeko
New member
Hi everyone. I'm 25 and I live in New Zealand. I am not so much trying to lose weight as I am adopting a healthy lifestyle. I've struggled with diets since I was 13 years old, so I'm really sick of that world.
In the past month I have given up sugar, hidden my scales in sealed boxes, stuffed all my "skinny" clothing in the same boxes, and thrown out all my old diaries. In addition, I also gave up exercise because I was so addicted to it. I only take a leisurely 30 minute walk along the beach in the evening. That's enough. It's been the most successful month of my life, to tell the truth. I feel utterly free of this shadow that's been a part of me for so long. It's like I was a half person, I spent so much of my time obsessing over diets and self image, that I wasted a lot of time I could have actually been living my life in full.
I guess, I am here because adopting new habits is always a long road and I want to be in a community of people who are doing similar things. I currently weigh 62 kg last I checked, but that was awhile ago. It doesn't matter anymore. I'd like to stay here for support and be around people who are using healthy means to take control of their body. I know I feel great right now, I'd love to support others along their road too, and keep myself in line at the same time.
Admittedly I do count calories, but I've taken away any tools I have of measuring my body. Currently I eat around 1200 to 1400 calories a day. It feels good to me. I would increase it, but so far in the past month I haven't felt any need to. With only my evening walk, and a fairly sedentary lifestyle, I don't really get hungry.
I'm not sure what has changed inside me, why I am suddenly after 12 years able to change my habits. It's as though someone flipped a switch and I can suddenly see my own strength. It had been there all this time, when I felt such a slave to food, to sugar, to bingeing, to self loathing. It was always there but I just wasn't letting myself believe it.
Now I have come here because I want to keep in touch with this newfound side of myself and make sure I do all I can to preserve it. I want to stay clear of nasty old tendencies. I look forward to reading your posts, offering what help I can, and receiving support in return.
In the past month I have given up sugar, hidden my scales in sealed boxes, stuffed all my "skinny" clothing in the same boxes, and thrown out all my old diaries. In addition, I also gave up exercise because I was so addicted to it. I only take a leisurely 30 minute walk along the beach in the evening. That's enough. It's been the most successful month of my life, to tell the truth. I feel utterly free of this shadow that's been a part of me for so long. It's like I was a half person, I spent so much of my time obsessing over diets and self image, that I wasted a lot of time I could have actually been living my life in full.
I guess, I am here because adopting new habits is always a long road and I want to be in a community of people who are doing similar things. I currently weigh 62 kg last I checked, but that was awhile ago. It doesn't matter anymore. I'd like to stay here for support and be around people who are using healthy means to take control of their body. I know I feel great right now, I'd love to support others along their road too, and keep myself in line at the same time.
Admittedly I do count calories, but I've taken away any tools I have of measuring my body. Currently I eat around 1200 to 1400 calories a day. It feels good to me. I would increase it, but so far in the past month I haven't felt any need to. With only my evening walk, and a fairly sedentary lifestyle, I don't really get hungry.
I'm not sure what has changed inside me, why I am suddenly after 12 years able to change my habits. It's as though someone flipped a switch and I can suddenly see my own strength. It had been there all this time, when I felt such a slave to food, to sugar, to bingeing, to self loathing. It was always there but I just wasn't letting myself believe it.
Now I have come here because I want to keep in touch with this newfound side of myself and make sure I do all I can to preserve it. I want to stay clear of nasty old tendencies. I look forward to reading your posts, offering what help I can, and receiving support in return.
Fellow kiwi over here