kristina ann bergner
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23 posts since October 11th, 2003
New User
23 posts since October 11th, 2003
kristina ann bergner's posts
I agree!!! I almost died twice of starvation from anorexia. I'm sure I shortened my life span with all that craziness. However, the headlines about eating less are aimed at the general public, most of whom do eat way too much of the processed, fatty, sugary foods. I try to ignore all that nutrition advice because i'm not "normal" (even now i... more
I have always resisted medication because I wanted to recover as naturally as possible. For a while I took prozac but it made no real difference. I've been both anorexic & bulimic for 30 years (i'm 41). I'm just now discovering new ways to help myself.
1) eating regular, balanced, low-fat, high-fiber meals. (it's amaxing how my body sto... more
According to a body mass index chart I consulted, the girl 5'7" @160 lbs. Is average--her bmi is 26. That's what most people in this country have.
The ideal bmi is 23 or so, wjich would be about 145 lbs. In her case. But everyone's different and she's better off staying at that weight than going on some crazy diet and maybe screwing up her ... more
I felt so sad as I read your letter. I too have had anorexia for most of my life and have lost good friends to this disease. It has the highest death rate of any mental illness.
But please don't blame yourself for your friend's death. Once this disorder gets its grip, no one on earth can loosen it. I almost died twice despite all of the lo... more
We should have a forum on other diets, not just hi-protein atkins. Right now I am taking the opposite tack and eating low-fat, balanced (lean proteins, complex carbohydrate, few processed foods) meals. I'm not trying to lose weight, just get healthy.
I wonder who else out there is working on "real food" as opposed to all the weird atkins low ca... more
:d thanks to both of youfor your thoughtful responses. I decided to give it all i've got in recovery so i'm eating a little organic turkey & wild salmon, in addition to eggs (the omega-3 kind --- great nutrition!). I feel physically stronger already, although i'm still feeling psychologically a bit guilty. But you are right, eating animals ... more
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