ED Disordered eating

[ms spock]

My binge/comfort eating is huge again. I have put on a lot of weight.

 

[HealingInProcess]

My binge/comfort eating is huge again. I have put on a lot of weight.

Try not to focus too much on the weight that's been put on and more on what is driving the eating. Also maybe try and do substitute foods that are filling like potatoes or celery. I also understand if it doesn't always go because I have this problem as well.

 

[TruthSeeker]

I'm going on vacation and will try to eat moderately. My goal is to tackle sugar addiction, exercise avoidance, and lose just 20 lbs (tiny goals- 5 lbs increments). If I set the goal at 20, that's too long....5 lb increments is doable and anything more is too far away. I'll get back on regular Premiere Protien shakes to get my protein in. Time for my annual check up, well woman stuff (arg), and a trip for my osteoporosis shot. Yeah, the weight thing I'll have all my life.

 

[VioletButterfly]

I went out to find a distractor task list at the original ED site I used to go to a long while back and it's no longer there. When the board went inactive for posting, it remained in place for people to use as a reference. There was so much good, helpful information and many helpful tools out there. I'm sorry it is gone. It's like a piece of my history is gone. I'm not quite sure how to feel about it, but know that this must be a time of letting go for me. Maybe a time of new beginnings?

@ms spock - Sending compassion and strength. Best to you. VB

 

[VioletButterfly]

Trying to wind down food in the pantry and refrigerator before I move apartments... It's making for some interesting parings, but I do find myself focusing on nutrition in the midst of all of this. A good thing. I understand that this is a mind game for me in most ways as EDs are not about what you're eating, but are about what is eating at you, so I'm trying hard to temper my thoughts and feelings regarding my weight and my appearance right now. I'm not happy, no I'm not. I'm not healthy, no I'm not. What can I do right now? I can be mindful and try to make good decisions in the moment because if I try to take on the whole of this and my dysfunctional life, I will shut down and/or go darkside on myself. So, I'll be mindful and I'll be compassionate, and I'll listen to and try to soothe my fearful and critical voices. That's the plan, anyway. My intention is to stay in the center of my lane and keep moving forward toward a healthier life and being. Trusting in a power greater than my own.

 

[TruthSeeker]

Trying to wind down food in the pantry and refrigerator before I move apartments... It's making for some interesting parings, but I do find myself focusing on nutrition in the midst of all of this. A good thing. I understand that this is a mind game for me in most ways as EDs are not about what you're eating, but are about what is eating at you, so I'm trying hard to temper my thoughts and feelings regarding my weight and my appearance right now. I'm not happy, no I'm not. I'm not healthy, no I'm not. What can I do right now? I can be mindful and try to make good decisions in the moment because if I try to take on the whole of this and my dysfunctional life, I will shut down and/or go darkside on myself. So, I'll be mindful and I'll be compassionate, and I'll listen to and try to soothe my fearful and critical voices. That's the plan, anyway. My intention is to stay in the center of my lane and keep moving forward toward a healthier life and being. Trusting in a power greater than my own.

@VioletButterfly Sounds like a mighty good plan!

 

[ms spock]

Not doing so well but not too bad either.

I had awesome scones today. I really enjoyed them.

I am forgetting to have meals at times.

 

[ms spock]

I understand that this is a mind game for me in most ways as EDs are not about what you're eating, but are about what is eating at you,

That's a good way of thinking about it.

What can I do right now? I can be mindful and try to make good decisions in the moment because if I try to take on the whole of this and my dysfunctional life, I will shut down and/or go darkside on myself.

Yeah that's the thing not to go darkside on myself.

So, I'll be mindful and I'll be compassionate, and I'll listen to and try to soothe my fearful and critical voices.

That's great! Good strategy.

 

[ms spock]

@ms spock - Sending compassion and strength. Best to you. VB

Thanks honey

 

[ms spock]

Still struggling with this. I am so tired.

 

[VioletButterfly]

I am so tired.

Me too! This moving business is killing me, but I think the anxiety is the worst part of it. The physical and mental exertion to just get it all done is one thing, but the anxiety over managing my own life and mind just wears me out!

 

[HealingInProcess]

Not doing so well but not too bad either.

I had awesome scones today. I really enjoyed them.

I am forgetting to have meals at times.

I love scones! I'm sorry things are hard right now. Hopefully it will pass soon.