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Hi everyone. I've been an on and off binge eater for over 12 years, with a few temporary therapists that I never fully allowed in on my secret. My weight fluctuates from healthy to overweight, but only because I rebound back after periods of bingeing by exercising excessively and eating well. I am a weird case because I am just shy of starting my career in nutrition. Ironic right? Sometimes I feel like this experience will give me a better understanding of my patients/clients, other times I feel like "who am I to be giving these people advice when I haven't found the "cure" myself?" I have already decided that I will not go into weight management or eating disorders--these groups hit too close to home and I think I would be doing them a disservice at this point in my life.
Currently, it is a stressful time in my life, and it seems like that's always when I fall back on food, eating in secret, and eating a lot. I'm stuffed after a day (make it a week) of that behavior, my head aches from dehydration, the outdoors is calling my name for a walk, this pile of work in front of me is telling me otherwise, and the kitchen cabinets are telling me I can stuff more down. I know so well what I need to do, what foods I need to nourish my body (and soul) without depriving it, I know I need exercise to stay healthy and sane, yet I keep sabotaging myself and my efforts to live a healthy life. I stumbled across this website and figured what else do I have to lose? I'm better off writing than putting more unnecessary food into my body. Thanks for reading. I'm hoping to make some connections with others and it looks like there are a bunch of wonderful and understanding people out there. Posted on 03/25/12, 07:01 pm |
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Hi Tina! Welcome to DS! You are definitely not alone. I have struggled with food addiction pretty much my whole life. Being here at DS has really helped me. I am still struggling, but getting stronger and wiser every day. There are many wonderful people here who understand what you're going through. Many wonderful tools available here as well. I like how you said you're better off writing than putting more unnecessary food into your body. I've been doing a lot of that myself lately and it does help. One of the biggest things that helps me stay on track is keeping a food journal. I never realized how much food I "mindlessly" put in my mouth until I had to consciously put it in black and white.
We just started a small group for accountability. There's no pressure, but if you're interested, we'd love to have you. Very sweet group of ladies over there. The group has helped me a lot..learning to be honest with myself and others and face what I'm struggling with rather than shove it down with food. http://www.dailystrength.org/groups... 
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welcome to the group=) First of all I think you could really make a difference in someone elses life because you know how they feel, & the depression, guilt, etc. from your troubles with healthy eating. I think if u could overcome your problem with food u could be sooo inspiring 2 others, maybe the areas u are avoiding in nutrition could be beneficial in more than one way. Helping u learn to deal with your problems as well as others,who would have better insight? I have faith that u can over come this!!! We all know the right things to do, but, that is just it, its an addiction we have to learn to deal with, & understand why we do these things? Best of luck with your struggles! We are all here to give support! so WELCOME!!! GOD BLESS!!!
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