Let's Talk about Binge Eating Disorder
From the age of seven or eight I wanted to be an ‘Air Hostess’, it was the dream before the bigger dream of becoming an airline pilot. I was determined and worked hard, but by the 2020 lockdown, at thirty-eight years old, I’d faced so many rejections, set backs and[…]
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It’s 2022 and my simple resolution reminder is that I’m a human being, not a human doing. I don’t know about you, but it takes a lot to resist the urge to think about and plan all the things I want to do over the next twelve months. We’re constantly[…]
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Six months was a celebration, one year is a relief. Recovery at six months meant something different to what it now means to me at one year. At six months I was celebrating being binge and restriction free, but now I’m relieved that how or what I eat, doesn’t determine[…]
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I’ve been binge and restriction free for 8 months now. I’ve consistently faced my life rather than running and hiding from it. I’ve allowed myself to fall in to emotions without judging them or myself, and I’ve expressed how proud I am of myself when I see growth. I’ve taken[…]
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For 6mths I’ve eaten what I want to eatFor 6mths I’ve eaten regular meals and snacksFor 6mths I’ve allowed my body to gain weight without punishing it with restrictionsFor 6mths I’ve completed moderate workouts in the morningFor 6mths I’ve consciously challenged my black and white, all or nothing, good or[…]
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I’d always resisted blogging. I write when I’ve got something to say, so forcing myself to consistently write a weekly post didn’t seem to fit my personality or writing preference. That same reason for refusing to do it before, was exactly the reason I knew I needed to start this[…]
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Confession: I take the time to question and challenge my thoughts and every time I do, my mind gets fitter. This week I took the plunge and subscribed to the ‘Calm’ app. *Yay me!* The book had been recommended to me, but I’d never checked out the app. I’m a firm[…]
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