hi everyone
i just wanted to express how im feeling after reading some of these posts..
ok, so...when some members are talking about bingeing - just some feedback from what ive learnt - if you are only consuming less than 1000 cal a day your body is STARVING and the few things that you consume (from what ive red) do not push you over the daily recommended calorie intake. so, in order to eat more healthy and prevent this "starving" its really best to work with a nutritionist to devise a proper weight gain meal plan - as many readers and posters need one - support is so extremely important.
also, everyone - take care...the struggle is hard but you will be forever thankful for challenging and overcoming the ed - we all deserve a better life.
how is everyone going?
love chookie

chookie, you are always so positive!! how do you remain so upbeat?? i must say though even though i feel bloated and fat lately, i feel truly ready to tackle ed, i can't wait for my therapy appts in 2 weeks, pray for me that i get the help i need, i want to be a positive role model for people on this board too!! ps i agree 1000 cal is way too low, and it is our body's way of saying feed me by giving you these feelings of having to EAT, not binge,,, take care love case

What if you're not even feeling hungry but are compelled to eat anyway? lol Such is the feeling I get a lot.

And I don't have the money to see a nutritionist, I would LIKE to, ...and I don't think health insurance covers that, do they? Not that it matters, I don't have insurance anymore anyway. :rolleyes:

case - im not always upbeat!! but the way i think about life is that i dont want to be in my 70's and think "what a waste - i wasted so many years dedicated to the ed - it took away so many happy experiences" why live a life in regret...so i say - try and change now and create many happy experiences which you can reflect on and smile...:)
Emlit - and everyone - im sorry to say that you HAVE to eat, even when you dont feel hungry - it takes a while to get your metabolism going...and by not eating..well, thats not really recovery - its living and abiding by the ed...not living...
eating regularly will prevent over eating - as many people with ed's eat alot at night - this is because they havent felt hungry during the day, over eat at night - feel bloated and terrible and the cycle goes on...if you eat every 2 - 3 hours you wont feel as though you need to eat more at night... got me?
hope that helps...
fight on case - ill be thinking of you at the beginning of december
take care all
chookie

I can eat normal every 2-3 hours during the day, and still when I get off work at like maybe 7pm or something, I come home and I wanna indulge in junk food cuz I didn't have any sweets, just healthy stuff the whole day. And I'm coming to realize that it's not so much from starvation..it's more a HABIT. Cuz as soon as I get home, me, my mom, and my dad all watch our soapie together, which = snack time. So it's HIGHLY a psychological thing, and now that I know THIS, I can work towards breaking the bad habit. It's gonna be tough, it'll take lotsa discipline! ;)

Also, is it a BAD idea to schedule a shut down time? Like no food after a certain hour? That's what I WAS doing for a long time, worked quite well until Halloween.. lol I actually didn't binge that often even on the 1,100 diet, except after every 2 lbs. I lost I would allow a "cheat" day where I could eat whatever I wanted and however much and not count calories. So I was wondering if maybe I tried that again, consume as many "normal" calories before a certain time and then restrict myself to only water if I feel the "urge". But....umm.. no cheat days...those = 24 hour binge days. LOL

Most insurances do cover Nutritionist fee's or most of their pay scale including the initital interview. Why do you not have any insurance?

I am in remission here and I speak from the heart. There are many who are trying to do well at recovering to remission- great job to all of you and you are all doing a wonderful job! :)

This board is here for support, however, no one can replace this board for therapy. Please keep that in mind. Try to not abuse the fact of the matter when posting. It can become harmful. Reach out for help when needed because if not, you will turn downward south rapidly. Take it from someone who has been there in the depths before numerous times. I've been in therapy for 17 years- and I'm finally in remission. That does not mean I am cured.

It is hard for Case right now as she is waiting for her therapy to begin. That is a difficult time- and I too, have had to wait for therapy to begin with a time lapse. It is not a walk in the park. Very hard- and then once therapy starts, that too, is hard as well because it brings up lots of stirred emotions.

If any of you can think of ways to find alternative therapy or are in school/college, there are ways to find therapy/counseling. The schools do offer counseling- for free usually or for limited expenses through the schools, etc. It is worth checking into. Or the schools can refer you to a place where you can find low cost counseling. Seek out for help- do not waste time. Time is not in your hands; not with an ED. It takes over rapidly as you all have discovered.

Do what you can to find help. If you are in school, have the school nurse help you with a nutrition plan. They would be very glad to assist you. Trust me- why would they not want to help? Try to think of all the various avenues that you can apply to help yourselves.

Get this ED under control, and try to not let it ruin your lives. I almost did, and let it ruin my marriage and life. I refused to allow that to happen. I didn't want to lose my family. They meant the world to me more than the ED did.

Thinking of you all today. :angel:

Take care

Coffeegirl

totally agreewith you coffeegirl
i feel as though some of the posts i have been reading seem to be lloking for tips on reducing food, and restricition - which i feel i am really trying to stay away from ...and yes, everyone, there is always a way to get help without it costing you a fortune...there are many recovery groups and public health schemes which can guide you toward recovery...and also - we are investing in our lives - so take care all
love chookie