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Sweetpea · 08-22-2006, 02:24 PM

I think things are often all about control. Especially with patterns of disordered eating, as is typical with individuals who are "overweight" by clinical standards.

I've had my share of food issues And i was about 40 pounds heavier than I am at this point. I had just gone through a breakup and i turned to food, I can certainly admit that it was a emotional high to not care about calories and to eat what i pleased. I was, however, recovering from anorexia at the time, so that may have also been a factor. I had control in letting go of my 'control' if that makes sense.

I think the point for me where i decided I needed to learn how to eat HEALTHY... not overeating or starving myself, I knew i needed to find a happy medium where my self esteem could flourish again and I could feel positive about how i was treating my body. It's making that connection that your body is an extension of YOU... and how do you want that extension to be? I knew, for myself, I saw myself as a fit and happy woman on the inside, not the overweight or underweight individual I was at different times. In projecting that image of myself, I was able to make the connection in my
excercise and eating habits.

having been on both ends of the weight spectrum, I can say that I wasn't happy at either and that's when i endeavored to find a happy medium for myself.

It took me a while, but now at 24, at 5'5" and 128lbs I feel like i've found that 'happy medium.' I eat properly, excercise daily and generally have a lot more energy and zest now that i'm treating my body with respect.

So, in short Sage, i'm not sure what clicked... but something does one day and that's the day things change.

sweetpea

08-22-2006, 02:24 PM	#22 (permalink)
Sweetpea Fade out Location: in love	I think things are often all about control. Especially with patterns of disordered eating, as is typical with individuals who are "overweight" by clinical standards. I've had my share of food issues And i was about 40 pounds heavier than I am at this point. I had just gone through a breakup and i turned to food, I can certainly admit that it was a emotional high to not care about calories and to eat what i pleased. I was, however, recovering from anorexia at the time, so that may have also been a factor. I had control in letting go of my 'control' if that makes sense. I think the point for me where i decided I needed to learn how to eat HEALTHY... not overeating or starving myself, I knew i needed to find a happy medium where my self esteem could flourish again and I could feel positive about how i was treating my body. It's making that connection that your body is an extension of YOU... and how do you want that extension to be? I knew, for myself, I saw myself as a fit and happy woman on the inside, not the overweight or underweight individual I was at different times. In projecting that image of myself, I was able to make the connection in my excercise and eating habits. having been on both ends of the weight spectrum, I can say that I wasn't happy at either and that's when i endeavored to find a happy medium for myself. It took me a while, but now at 24, at 5'5" and 128lbs I feel like i've found that 'happy medium.' I eat properly, excercise daily and generally have a lot more energy and zest now that i'm treating my body with respect. So, in short Sage, i'm not sure what clicked... but something does one day and that's the day things change. sweetpea __________________ Having a Pet Will Change Your Life! Looking for a great pet?! Click Here! "I am the Type of Person Who Can Get Away With A lot, Simply Because I Don't Ask Permission for the Privilege of Being Myself"