14 weeks ago I was dieting with shakes. I was on a liquid diet of 800 calories a day. I was restricting myself because I was disappointed in myself for regaining 75 pounds. 6 weeks later I lost 25 pounds. A good friend asked me what was different this time? How did I know I would not regain again? How many times was I going to lose the same 50 pounds and regain it? I decided to call the behavior specialist center at the hospital. 6 weeks ago I started going to my psychotherapist. She explained to me that we are dieting our way to obesity. That I WILL regain the weight again if I do not get help. That I have an eating disorder called binge eating disorder. I have done to therapy once a week. I have visited a dietician. I am now on my road to recovery.
With that said. I can not give you a weight because I not weighing anymore. I can tell you that I went from a size 18 to a size 14. I feel great! I struggle with not dieting. I feel lost that I do not have to count calories. I am not bingeing as much anymore. I feel great!
I am very thankful for where I am at today. I am thankful for each and every one of you for your support. I pray that you find your solid path to a healthful life.
Thank you.
Tina
YES!!!! That is excellent and awesome and I am very proud of you for stepping up to the plate and taking care of yourself the right way for you. That is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI wish you the very best in all of this Tina. I know that you will find your perfect spot.
Take care and have a blessed weekend.
Size 14 is my dream. Congrats to getting there and to managing to not lose weight without counting calories and weighing. That´s great. I hope I get there some day!!
ReplyDeleteRecovery!!! That is so awesome that you have stuck with it!! You took control!! Going down 4 sizes! Amazing!! Keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteI also am a recovering binge eater. And I know it's hard. We have to delve into so much and have strategies and rethink our comforts/actions/habits.
ReplyDeleteBut you'll heal. YOU WILL HEAL. And your body will thrive. I wish you only the very best as you heal.
Hugs..and keep the faith, always.
Size 14 is awesome! Good for you & it sounds like you are finally on the road to the healthier ways of life! It's not an easy road we all travel but if we stick to it there are so many rewards to reap! I look forward to hearing about your journey! Happy holidays:-)
ReplyDeleteCongrads for realizing that you needed help and turning your life around. Do not give up and keep working on what is working for you. Have a good holiday season and a steady 2012.
ReplyDeleteWOW good job thats a great difference. Keep it up im here for you even outside the challenge.
ReplyDeleteI am so proud that you found the right kind of help you need in order to heal, inside and outside your head! Keep going - the healthy side is so much nicer!
ReplyDeleteFiguring out what is best for us is the first real step to taking control. I'm so happy you are on the right path for you and not what works for someone else.
ReplyDeleteHi Tina. I was just stopping by to check in with you and see what's happening, how your doing, anything new? Even though you're not here just wanted you to know I was thinking about you.
ReplyDeleteTake care and have a blessed evening.
It's been four months, so I wondered how you were doing. I hope VERY WELL. Please do a little update, whatever you're up to letting us know, just so we know you're okay and thriving...or whatever.
ReplyDeleteGod bless,