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| Health & Support | Exercise Bulimia? | Jan 24 2008 07:09 (UTC) |
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| I struggle with the same issue. I have been struggling with exercise bulimia and eating disorder behavior for about 3 years now.
I must do 170-190 minutes (about 3 hours) of intense cardio everyday. I give myself one day off per week. But still, even on those days I have the urge to go for a short run or walk. I usually workout at my gym and use a few different cardio machines. It all started a few years ago when I wanted to lose weight. So I cut back on eating junk and started to workout for an hour each day. Well, I took it too far. I became very underweight and was forced to seek professional help. Here I am now, eating a much higher amount of calories...but it pisses me off. It pisses me off that I am so hungry all of the time. My way of dealing with eating more food is to exercise MORE. I know it's not healthy, but it is a compulsion. It is my way of "purging" the food that I eat. It's embarrassing to say that I workout for 3 hours everyday. What a waste, right. I honestly consider it a part-time job, because it takes that much time and effort. I'm ashamed of it. I need to stop. I have practically wasted away all of my muscle. I wish I knew how to eat properly and exercise moderately. I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone. DO NOT let yourself add minutes to your workout. If you do, you might keep going. Please be safe and healthy. Our bodies are gifts. :) |
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| The Lounge | The Non-College Route... | Jan 14 2008 23:29 (UTC) |
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| Wow, thanks for all of the replies! ...So many different opinions. I don't know, for some reason many people think that if you quit college then you are lazy and weak. I cannot speak for anyone else who has dropped out of college, but I can say that I am not that way at all! I have a very strong sense of work ethic. I guess I'm just not your average 20 year-old "college girl". I've never been into partying and what-not. Tried it in High School, and found it to be stupid and pointless. And the college I went to was pretty big, with a lot of students. My professors were a joke, and my classes were full of smart-ass kids. I have actually looked into smaller community colleges. They seem to be more my style. I am still skeptical, because college is college. I'm hesitant to throw all this money into it, only to find out it wasn't the right thing for me. Anyway, I really appreciate all the advice! :) |
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| Weight Loss | does TANNING burn calories?? | Dec 19 2007 00:30 (UTC) |
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| I worked at a high-end tanning salon for 3 years. Trust me...TANNING DOES NOT BURN CALORIES. You are simply sitting in a bed that consists of UV lights for 20 or so minutes. All the while your cells deep in the layers of your skin are being stripped of their nutrients and damaged for the rest of your life.
In those 20 or so minutes spent tanning, there are thousands of other things you could be doing that burn calories. But hey, if being tan all year is more important then go for it. |
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| Foods | Anyone Trying to Give Up Pepsi or Coke? | Dec 09 2007 23:54 (UTC) |
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| I haven't had a soft-drink in 5 years. Beleive me...you won't miss it. Try to get off soda (diet and nondiet) ALL TOGETHER! None of it is good for you. It's just a bunch of artifical garbage. Try naturally flavored water or tea. Your body will love you forever. |
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| Foods | that one food everyone likes but you dont.... | Nov 25 2007 01:05 (UTC) |
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| Things I will never eat... Frosting Salad Dressing Peanut Butter Chocolate Whipped Cream Ice-cream (hate all kinds...even frozen yogurt) Pudding Mayo Pasta sauce (any kind) French Fries Beef Pork No fast food ever Cheesecake Butter Radishes Avacado |
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| Health & Support | What constitutes anorexia, exactly..? | Nov 22 2007 23:54 (UTC) |
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| Anorexia is first and foremost...a MENTAL disorder. It all starts in the mind. Being underweight is a serious symptom of anorexia. It is a disease that can kill. It bothers me because some people think it is out of "vanity" or that sufferers are just seeking attention. Let me tell you that is NOT the case...and it goes SOOOO much deeper than that. Eating Disorders are often related to OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and having routines and practicing perfectionism. Unfortunately in alot of cases...eating 900 calories per/day may be apart of that, exercising for 120 minutes and no less per/day. --- are examples of the obsessive part of eating disorders. (which I am very familiar with). Of course, everyone has their own story. Eating Disorders can stem from tragic life situations, or even the thin-crazed media. But what it all comes down to is the mind. It is truly chemical and psychological. However, like others have said...Talking to a professional is the best way to figure out what is going on. |
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| Vegetarian | Gluten Allergy | Nov 20 2007 00:19 (UTC) |
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| Wow...that sounds pretty intense. I'm interested to know what your daily diet looks like. How do you get your energy? As for my digestive symptoms...I have constipation, gas, discomfort. I don't know, it's sounds like you know alot about food allergies, so maybe i'm barking up the wrong tree. How long have you been a vergetarian and how long have you had Celiac's Disease? Anyway, thanks for all the info! |
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| The Lounge | Stupid Things People Do At The Gym... | Sep 29 2007 07:37 (UTC) |
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| Whoa! I can't believe this thread is still going! I started it a loooong time ago. I'm glad that it has revived because I have yet another stupid thing people do at the gym... I officially have dubbed them the "Gym Police". Yes, they are those people that get all up in your business if you do something that they don't like. For instance, the other day I sat my stuff on a machine and then went over to mat to stretch before I began my workout. Umm, pretty sure some lady came up to me and had a fit. Then she accused me of doing this act EVERYDAY. Okay, I don't even see the dang lady everyday. When all was said and done, she got on the same machine and stayed on it for a whopping 10 whole minutes. Get over yourself please. Let me workout in peace. So...I guess I myself do stupid things at the gym. But now the question is...do you verbalize your complaints to those people at YOUR gym? |
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| Health & Support | ED Recovery Club | Sep 24 2007 05:33 (UTC) |
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Wow! Sorry to just jump in on the conversation here...but your experiences sound SO MUCH like what I am currently going through right now. It's a little freaky! Anyway, I am having the same problem. I have been dealing with an Eating Disorder for over 2 years now. I was about 30-35 pounds underweight a few months ago. My parents took me to a Nutritionist and a Therapist so that I could get help. I am now at a healthy weight...however my relationship with food and exercise is NOT HEALTHY at all. I think it has gotten worse! I exercise 3-4 hours a day consisting of intense cardio (and some weight training). I also have an active job that keeps me on my feet. I eat 1600-2000 a day. I want to lose 10 pounds to get to my ideal weight that I think is best for me. BUT my routine isn't working. I'm really frustated, and I too feel like all my efforts put into the gym everyday is for nothing. My stupid weight stays the same, or fluctuates 3 pounds. I'm really confused. I know that I am burning off MORE than I am consuming! So how come I am not losing weight? I am scared to give my body a break from exercising because in all seriousness I am an ADDICT. And eating more scares the heck out of me too! I always feel full these days, which makes me wonder if I am eating too much. Uggh My metabolism is probably so screwed. I am not nice to my body that is for sure. Anyway, sorry to ramble. I guess what I am trying to say is I am on the same boat! What we are doing is obviously not helping us, so the question is what do we do now??? HELP! |
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| Fitness | What music do you listen to while working out. | Sep 09 2007 07:34 (UTC) |
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I love to set my iPod on shuffle when I'm working out. It keeps me surpised and keeps me going for a long time. However...I do have my faves... 1. 'Honest Mistake'- The Bravery (Best Cardio song EVER)! 2. Bloc Party (All of their stuff) 3. Kanye West 4. The Eurythmics 5. Depeche Mode, New Order...and other 80's bands. 6. Justin Timberlake 7. MUSE 8. Shiny Toy Guns 9. Timbaland 10. Nelly Furtado 11. We Are Scientists 12. Van Halen 13. Madonna |
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| Health & Support | ED Recovery Club II (the REAL one) | Sep 05 2007 08:14 (UTC) |
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| I too thought that recovery would be "fun". I would go to bed and think about all the foods I would get to taste. It felt like Christmas! I remember on day #1 of my recovery road, my sister and I took a pint of Ben and Jerry's Lite ice-cream up in the hills where I live and looked over the whole city. Sharing our ice-cream I lifted up my spoon, and proclaimed "This is going to be fun!" ....Fast-forward through many therapy sessions, outpatient programs, tears, the kicking and screaming, the relapse....To the present day. Um Ya...Not Fun. At All. (By the way I have not eaten ice-cream since). Carmenxox- I do beleive that animals can have eating disordered behaviours. I notice this with my own pets. My dog will sometimes refuse to eat so he can get attention. I think that eating disorders are not as prominent in animals because they are not as emotionally complex as humans. Also knowing numbers (weights, calories, miles, grams) is something that humans have access to, but animals don't. Wow...animals are lucky! |
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| Health & Support | ED Recovery Club II (the REAL one) | Sep 04 2007 07:20 (UTC) |
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Thanks all for the advice! Ya my mom actually approached me about it a few days later because I think she sensed it was a touchy subject. She said she wasn't even thinking about using a detox/cleanse for weight-loss. My mom does it strictly for health reasons to cleanse her liver. I guess it's just me being the over-dramatic, sensitve person that I am. Of course I thought it was about weight because that's all I think about! Bleh!
I have noticed something with recovery and I was wondering if anyone else has experienced it. I find that the hunger pangs are SOOO intense now. If I don't eat enough it's like my somtach yells at me! I don't like it! When I was at my lowest weight I couldn't even feel the hunger. What is the deal with that? Hope everyone is doing well!! |
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| Weight Loss | The Baconator. | Sep 04 2007 06:54 (UTC) |
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| No one can force you to eat anything. YOU are the ultimate source to whatever enters your mouth. I mean, if your mom held you at gun point that would be different. But I highly doubt that. If your family keeps "forcing" food on you. Lay down the law and tell them about your new healthy lifestyle. | |||
| Health & Support | recovering from anorexia | Sep 03 2007 06:55 (UTC) |
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Hey Emma! We are alot alike. I am 19 also and have been struggling with an Eating Disorder for about 2 going on 3 years now. I am so impressed with your motivation to get well. Keep it up! Seriously because to tell you the truth recovering is NOT easy at all. So good for you! Eating more is really scary. When my nutritionist first gave me my meal plan to gain weight I WOULD NOT do it. Eating all of those new foods was too overwhelming. So instead, I decided to add more servings to the food I was already eating. For example, I would normally have a 1/2 turkey sandwich at lunch, so I started to eat a whole turkey sandwich. I felt okay doing that. Eventually the more I added, the less scary it became. Thus, led me to be more open to a variety of foods. It's the little steps that count! Keep seeing your nutritionist weekly! You need them! As far as the weight gain goes...don't weigh yourself. I know it's hard not knowing but the scale only hinders recovery. My nutritionist did blind weigh-ins so only she kept track of the numbers. The most important thing is to trust your body. Your body is sophisticated and complex. Weight usually distributes slowly and gracefully and it DOES level off. Keep on going down the recovery road! :) |
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| Health & Support | ED Recovery Club II (the REAL one) | Sep 02 2007 18:56 (UTC) |
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| Hi! I'm always reading the posts on here and occasionally post myself. Even though it may be tiggering sometimes, all in all I find comfort in reading the forums. So thank you for this ED club! Anyway, I'm on the edge right now. I've been struggling with Anorexia and exercise addiction for 2 +plus years. I'm trying to get better, but as you all can relate it is so hard. My family has been really supportive through this whole thing. Infact, my mother is the one who put took me to my treatment team. BUT it is my own mother who is sending me over the edge! We were talking last night and she started to get into the topic of detoxing (cleansing the body by consuming only liquids and/or fruits). I know that detoxing is stupid and you are basically starving your body by not giving it food. As a person with an ED, this can be a very touchy subject. Anyway, my mom proudly tells me that she will be going on a detox this upcoming week. I then asked her if I should try it. Without hesitation she said "Absolutley! It would be great for your body!" I sat there in silence and tried to hold back the tears. I didn't know how to take that. ?? I quickly told her I had to leave and cried on the way home to my apartment. Why would a mother tell that to her daughter---Let alone her daughter that is trying to recover from Anorexia?!? I'm so confused right now. I am at a healthy weight right now. But that comment makes me think if I am "too healthy" if you know what I mean. I'm really upset. Sorry this is so long I just needed to get this out. I don't want to go home. I don't want to face my mom. I'm looking at my regular midmorning snack and wondering if I should not eat it. I hate this! |
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| Weight Loss | Sleeping on a Full Stomach | Aug 31 2007 06:36 (UTC) |
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I'm going to lay it out straight for you. It actually does matter WHEN you eat! You see, at night your body has slowed down, along with all of your metobolic functions...meaning that you are burning calories at a much slower pace. The food that you eat is more likely to be stored as fat since your body doesn't need it for a whole lot of energy. Therefore, it is better to eat the bulk of your calories EARLIER in the day. (Breakfast like a king, Lunch like a prince, and Dinner like a peasant... Helps me remember!) :)
But of course spending time at dinner with your family is certainly important! So you can shape your meal times to fit your life. For example, perhaps you could help your mom out and get a head start on dinner so it is ready when she comes home at 7:30. ?? You can get other people in your fam to help, too. Or you could split up your dinner by eating most of your meal earlier and then leave a little room when you family eats so that you can just have small portions. That way you won't be so full when you go to bed. Sorry this is long! Good luck! |
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| Health & Support | Just another binging anorexic... | Aug 31 2007 01:03 (UTC) |
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| Wow...I completely agree with everything you just said! Especially the part about feeling ashamed when we are not at such a "dangerously low weight" anymore, and we feel so "out of control" around food.
I look back when I was eating 800 calories every single day and I did it religously. I didn't feel hunger. (I probably did I just supressed it so much). Now it is a battle everyday with food. I want to restrict back to 800 so badley. But its like my body won't let me anymore! The hunger makes me almost cry. I was wondering if this happens to anyone else who is recovering? It is my eating disordered mind Vs my body everyday. I don't know who to listen to. I sure as hell hate listening to my body most of the time. I don't like my body. I don't like my natural weight. Of course, being 85 pounds looks pretty gross on me too. Anyways, It's comforting to know that others struggle with the same things. It's unfortunate, but I don't feel so insane and crazy when I know others fight the same fight. My heart goes out to everyone. Keep fighting! |
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| Health & Support | Does this site make you feel even worse about yourself? | Aug 25 2007 07:36 (UTC) |
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Kate2007...Oh my gosh I feel the exact same way! I am trying to recover from anorexia. But when I read these posts that people say they eat 1200-1400 calories a day it makes me feel very discouraged. I don't want to really get into all of my behaivors, but when I was at a really low weight, I was consuming about 900-1000 calories a day. I was also exercising alot as well. Now that I have been going to therapy and getting help...I have obtained a lot of information from the pros.--The professionals that deal with eating disorders. And let me tell you...eating 1200-1400 calories is simply NOT ENOUGH to keep a strong, healthy, working body. 1200 is the bare minimum! You should eat that if you were stuck in your bed just staring at the ceiling. I will admit, it is so hard to know what normal is as far as nutritition and fitness goes (at least for me). I personally don't think that this site is very helpful to people with eating disorders like you and I. Honestly...a plate of food will be placed in front of me, (I know this sounds dumb), but I won't know what to do with it. I am just in my own little world. Anyways...I am 19 years old too. I am very active...so of course I'm gonna need 2000 (gasp! or even more) to fuel my activities. It's really hard to understand this calorie thing, but I'm trying to learn. I have decided that eating 1200 calories is not justified if a person is active. No Ifs, Ands, Or Buts about it. :) I know that as I am trying to recover from my ED, I need to listen to MY OWN body and not let the things other people say trigger me. |
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| Foods | luna bars vs. south beach bars | Aug 24 2007 07:48 (UTC) |
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Luna bars are high in sugar. They are 180-190 calories a pop. (Personally, I think you could have a more satifying volume of food like fruits and veggies for that calorie amount). Anything South Beach tastes fake. So I won't even go there. Try Pria bars! They are wonderful! They are manufactured by the Powerbar company. I like the 110-calorie variety. It's the perfect snack if you pair it with a fruit or a string cheese or something. The flavors are amazing too. I switch from the chai-vanilla and the double chocolate cookie variety. |
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| Fitness | Teen Running Club | Aug 15 2007 08:54 (UTC) |
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| Age: 19 Goals: Increase speed to finish in shorter times. Run a marathon. (completed 15 Mile in about 2 hours). Why you run: It is my heart and soul. Nothing compares to the feeling I get when I run. It is my high. I Love it. Not to mention it is fun and it keeps me in shape. Yay! Stats: 5'5''/112 lbs. &n bsp; |
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| Health & Support | Advice dealing with fellow gym member with visible sign of possible ED | Aug 09 2007 07:49 (UTC) |
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There is really nothing you can do. Eating Disorders are EXTREMELY Personal. And usually people that have Eating Disorders DO NOT like to talk about them with others.
I have an Eating Disorder, and I see other people at the gym stare and sometimes comment about my gym routine. I personally hate it, and I wish people would not approach me about this. I am seeing a "recovery team" at a completely different facility (therapists, nutritionist) where I deal with my mental and emotional issues. However, I am permitted to workout at the gym as I please. I think everyone should respect eachother's privacy. As for the girl you are concerned with--- You never know...she might be in the process of getting help. You don't know. All you can do is be a good example at the gym and be there is she wants to talk. If it is getting serious..leave it to the professionals. (The professionals with the PhD's that is). |
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| Foods | When you go to the movies... | Aug 05 2007 18:23 (UTC) |
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I never eat anything at the movies. It takes away from the whole movie experience! It is so annoying to try and watch a movie when all you hear is the slurping of drinks, the crunching of popcorn, and the loud cumpling of packages.
I think its funny when people walk in the theater with their hands full of actual trays of popcorn, drinks and...whatever. What is this a restaraunt? Why do Americans always have to eat while they are entertained anyway? |
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| Foods | Food processor or blender? Carrot juice | Jul 29 2007 07:31 (UTC) |
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I wouldn't use either. Their names say it all. A blender obviously "blends" the ingredients. And a food processor is meant to be used for making salad dressings, toppings, and dips and such.
The best product out there is a JUICER. Yes, they are out there! They are specifically made to juice vegetables. We have one at our house and it is like heaven. It is amazing to watch a full plate of vegetables be converted into a glass full of liquid. Weird and wonderful at the same time. I don't think that the vegetables lose too much nutrients through the juicing process. The best thing to do is to drink up as soon as you have juiced. Or, if you have to, stick the glass in the fridge ASAP and drink within one hour. |
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| Health & Support | ED Recovery Club | Jul 16 2007 08:10 (UTC) |
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| Vida...I was really compelled by your post. You took the words right out of my mouth when you said that you are NEVER at ease. The different diets and food plans never end. For me, it's the constant numbers in my head. Calories, Fat grams, Calories burned, Weight, Measurments, Carbohydrates, Serving sizes, Time to eat, Not time to eat, Hours spent working out. All the numbers, numbers, numbers... It's my life. My pre-occupation with these numbers (as it is with many of us) continues to ruin my life. Everything in my life suffers because of my eating disorder. That is why we all come here...to talk to others that have been captured by the ED monster. Eating Disorders are complicated and can come in forms of all shapes and sizes. It doesn't matter what you look like because eating disorders cut you at the soul. The deepest part of your mind is drenched with ED thoughts. Bingeing, Purging, Starving, Over-Exercising, Chewing and Spitting, Compulsive over-eating...whatever the poison may be...the victim is very emotionally ill. Everyone has a different story. At this time I come here to feel a little less alone. 2 years and counting and I still am wrapped in my ED blanket. I'm not really seeking help. I just feel like a nut case around all these normal people that I live with or associate myself with. When I come here it is unfortunate, but also a releif that I am not completely out of my mind with my behaviors. Continue the support! |
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| Foods | All-time favorite food? | Jul 16 2007 06:39 (UTC) |
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| I love this question! If I knew it was going to be my last meal ever, and I wouldn't have to feel guilty about it...I would eat:
Pancakes with strawberry puree and cool whip. Honey barbeque chicken tenders dipped in ranch dressing. White cake with chocolate frosting topped with sprinkles. And I'd end it all with one carrot... Just to say that the last thing I ate was healthy. Haha |
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| Health & Support | Anorexia Recovery - Weight Redistribution | Jul 04 2007 07:42 (UTC) |
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| It is so awesome that you have such a positive outlook on recovery! I personally, have been struggling with Anorexia for over 2 years. I started recovery about a year ago. It has and CONTINUES to be a rocky journey. At the beginning, I was positive and happy to get healthy. But as time went on the voices of my eating disorder morphed into louder, stronger voices. Currently, I would say that I am just in a recovery limbo. I still continue to act on behaviors and I have even adapted to new ones. It is a cruel and messed up cycle as you probably know! As far as weight distrubution goes, I feel your anxiety! I had the same questions when I first started to recover. I noticed that my stomach and my butt where bigger and bloated all the time. I hated it. Over a few months, the weight SLOWLY distributed all throughout my body. However, a majority of where the weight is distributed is based on genetics. So it may be different for you. I was lucky enough to have a nutritionist who did 'blind- weigh-in's' to keep things in check. (And to have helpful support to help with the emotional aspect recovery). Dealing with an eating disorder takes a major toll on your physical health but also on your mental health. So make sure you are staying sane through this. I'm so happy for you. Keep the positive attitude going! :) |
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| Foods | food Dislikes | Jul 04 2007 07:02 (UTC) |
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| I don't understand how some people hate fruits and vegetables. I mean, set a side the fact that they are indeed very healthy for you... They are simply scrumptous! How could you turn down chilled berries or apples? Or steamed brocolli and carrots? Crazyness!
Anyway, back to the point. I dislike: 1. Beef 2. Pork 3. Cole slaw 5. Mayo 6. Ice-Cream 7. Salt/Pepper 8. Jelly-filled anything 9. Yoplait yogurts. It's like putting spoonfuls of corn syrup into your mouth. I love yogurt but the yoplait brand is disgusting. |
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| Foods | Apples: Which is best? | Jun 19 2007 02:09 (UTC) |
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| I love apples! I think that ALL apples have about the same amount of calories. Your average medium-sized apple has about 80 calories.
My personal favorite varieties are: Gala, Fuji, Pink Lady, and Red Delicious. I don't really like the sour ones, but that's just me. I DO KNOW, however, that the darker color the apple has, the more anti-oxidants it contains. So a Red Delicious apple (very dark red color) has more nutrients that a lighter-colored apple. :) |
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| Health & Support | Exercise Bulemia | Jun 19 2007 01:54 (UTC) |
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| I also struggle with this issue. It is a serious addiction for me. I was diagnosed with anorexia 2 years ago and exercise has played a major role in my eating disorder. In the beginning, I started off exercising just about an hour or so. However, I was eating WAY too little. As a result I became very underweight. When I began recorvery, the first step was the refreeding process. Eating more food scared the crap out of me...so I exercised more to compensate. Now here I am, and the act of eating food and not exercising boggles my mind. I still live in fear of it everyday. Currently, I exercise 3-4 hours a day...Vigorously. I have to make sure that "I sweat my guts out" to burn off every little calorie that I can. I know very well that I use exercise to "purge" the food that I eat. Everything revolves around my workout schedule. I have missed work, vacations, family outings, etc just so that I could exercise. This is not a healthy behavior and no one should live their life like this. I have had therapists and nutritionists along the way. But my exercise addiction still continues to be a huge problem for me. I cannot stop. Please do not let yourslelf fall into this trap. If you think you are heading into the "danger zone" then stop! It is so good that you recognize that over-exercising is a problem. If you fall into this trap it is EXTREMELY DIFFICULT to get yourself out. |
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| The Lounge | Knocked Up - good reviews... what? | Jun 13 2007 05:52 (UTC) |
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| Stupid Movie. The storyline is dumb and boring. Set aside the fact that some of the actor/actresses are good...the movie is way too crude. Don't waste your money on this movie, and go see something that has substance. | |||
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