Eating Disorders Support Group
Eating disorders are marked by an obsessive need to control the intake and/or purging of food. This community is dedicated to those struggling on the road to recovery. Join to discuss your experience with others and find support. Get advice, ask questions, and meet others who are going through similar struggles.
my friend gave me a picture of myself with her daughter at her wedding shower and I must admit I was shocked at how I looked. my face esp. was so thin and drawn looking and I looked so old. when I look in the mirror I see ugliness but not the thinness I saw in my whole upper body. I am at the low end of normal, but it didn't look good. one would think this would shock me into acknowledging I do need to gain some but it hasn't. no one comments anymore on the fact I look to thin, so I am alright. I know I am contradicting myself, how do I get my mind to think right and actually do what the right thing is?
Do you fear all extra weight - even muscle - or is it just fear of being fat? Im wondering if upper body strength training might help you. Of course it might not be your kind of thing at all and I know its a touchy subject since people with eating disorders can get obsessive about all sorts of things. And strength/weight training needs fuelling! I dont know if this would be appropriate for you but just an idea...