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sarahj26
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Hey my name is Sarah I am 26 and the mother of five gorgeous girls, all under the age of 5...I am married and my husband is deployed until Aug 08'. I had an eating disorder, specifically bulimia since 14, but did go into periods of not eating for a few months or so.
Anyways, fast forward to where I am at right now. Since my husband left, I have fallen back I think into the traps and the security eating disorders bring. I have not purged though, but I feel I may be slipping into anorexia. Since he left in July specifically July 27 I have lost 30 lbs.....I was heavier from having a baby, so I am in a good bmi category now, but the weight seems to be coming off faster the deeper I get sucked in. At first I was eating modestly, excersising an hour a day and having a little ice cream at night.......then a few weeks pass and I start skipping the ice cream and go to that luigi's ice.....then a couple weeks pass and I up my cardio about 20 min a day.......also up my weight training to more exercises........Now I am doing about 2 hours cardio, weight training on some type of my body everyday and starting to write down what I eat.......I eat below what I should be eating, I guess I won't really post it here, but I should eat alot more especially with all of the exercising.
Some days I see myself at my "true" weight, meaning I have lost alot, and sometimes I see myself at the weight I know I'm not at. I weigh myself everyday and if I lose I am happy and proud, if I'm the same or gain I'm sad, and will continue to weigh myself all day long, even though I know weights can fluctuate.
I guess I had to get this off my chest so to speak and try to "reach" out for help.......my weight loss goal is 5 pounds away and now I have noticed I'm increasing the goal to 10 lbs....I'm not sure if I'll ever stop.....
Would you recommend I see a counselor that specifies in Eating Disorders? Or can I see anyone? Do you think I am getting a little obsessive? I know I am, but I guess I am not seeing as clearly as someone who is reading this....sorry so long and thanks
Anyways, fast forward to where I am at right now. Since my husband left, I have fallen back I think into the traps and the security eating disorders bring. I have not purged though, but I feel I may be slipping into anorexia. Since he left in July specifically July 27 I have lost 30 lbs.....I was heavier from having a baby, so I am in a good bmi category now, but the weight seems to be coming off faster the deeper I get sucked in. At first I was eating modestly, excersising an hour a day and having a little ice cream at night.......then a few weeks pass and I start skipping the ice cream and go to that luigi's ice.....then a couple weeks pass and I up my cardio about 20 min a day.......also up my weight training to more exercises........Now I am doing about 2 hours cardio, weight training on some type of my body everyday and starting to write down what I eat.......I eat below what I should be eating, I guess I won't really post it here, but I should eat alot more especially with all of the exercising.
Some days I see myself at my "true" weight, meaning I have lost alot, and sometimes I see myself at the weight I know I'm not at. I weigh myself everyday and if I lose I am happy and proud, if I'm the same or gain I'm sad, and will continue to weigh myself all day long, even though I know weights can fluctuate.
I guess I had to get this off my chest so to speak and try to "reach" out for help.......my weight loss goal is 5 pounds away and now I have noticed I'm increasing the goal to 10 lbs....I'm not sure if I'll ever stop.....
Would you recommend I see a counselor that specifies in Eating Disorders? Or can I see anyone? Do you think I am getting a little obsessive? I know I am, but I guess I am not seeing as clearly as someone who is reading this....sorry so long and thanks
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tinkinpink84
Especially eHealthy
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sarahj26
New User
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bibisim
Experienced User
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sarahj26
New User
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| Hello,
in first place u should be proud of urself. U have 5 kids, u get along with all necessery care and manage to take look after ur body shape. congrats!!! u must be a very energic and active woman. U could use this energy in some other directions, like home businness or what ever interesting job. all is good, there is nothing bad in spending time on yourself, i guess u are obsessed with spending so much time on thinking of urself, am i right? u miss ur man but instead of crying u do strengthen ur body, thats not bad. u dont need to dramatise the situation, and get new stress form it. great if u see a specialist and figure out a healthy eating plan. ED is a dangerous thing, earlier u battle it, better for u. great if u involve urself in a business or social life, peace on earth, unti war and any other organisation would be glad to welcome a new active member, as u are wish u harmony, balance, and peace |
Thanks, I'm not sure what to think of this post.......I don't think I am dramatising the situation though. In fact I talked to a Therapist last night and she wants me to go to the Dr. to make sure I am medically stable today, from my dramatic weight loss, it has actually been over 30lbs. so I don't think I am overreacting at all. She is going to adjust her schedule so they can start working with me on Monday. Thank for the response though, I'm glad I'm getting help.....and I don't think I'll be joining any anti war movement...hahahaha!
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