Posts by bulimicarsonist

Push ups are more of an endurance/strength excercise. Dont get me wrong, they're an awesome functional excercise with many a benefit etc. etc, but in order to gain muscle its best to do something that shocks your muscles rather than wear them out. Of course, this would mean weightlifting.

Weights + pushups = awesome upper body.

For growth, its best to shock your muscles major, feed them with proper nutrients in sufficient amounts, let them rest completely, then shock them again. Rinse and repeat until buff.

Its probably acid in the muscles. I get the same thing when I start biking heavy after the off season. What usually works for me, despite how boring it is, is doing extremely light work using the same muscle groups directly after a ride, or in your case practice. It relaxes the muscle, speeds recovery, eliminates acid, etc.

You might have noticed I use the word acid alot, and thats because excercise in itself is acidifying to the body. To make it less of an issue, you could take more alkalizing minerals, eat more alkalizing foods, etc. etc. I personally dont believe in the whole acid/alkaline holistic movement but it works for some people.

Alright, I understand you are worried sick over your little brothers health and want to help him feel healthier, stronger, and happier. But, I noticed every description you've given about HIS choices gives off a very tyranical vibe and makes it seem as though your brother is doing something WRONG.

I'm sorry to break it to you, but your little brother isnt doing a thing wrong. HIS choices may or may not be hurting HIM in the long run but the fact that he is eating at all is something much better than what your constant belittling may give him in the long run. Think about the lasting impression you are giving him. 12 years old is a very socially receptive age, when most people begin to question who they are and where the fit in the social world, and when EVERYONE feels socially akward at some point in time. Right now, it seems like you are doing more damage to him (as a mind, as a person, as a soul) than any amount of junk food could. I'm begging you to stop and look at the situation with compassion before you and your famliy leave a lasting dent in his psyche that could never heal.

I apologize if my post seems to attack, I feel very strongly about how you are treating your little brother as my family treated me the same at the same time in my life and it made me waste years I could have spent being alive. Think about what you are doing.

I'm with Eerica. My older sister did what you are doing to me when I was that young and I developed an eating disorder and other various issues.

Overexercising, in my opinion, really should be the first thing to consider when starting a serious fitness program. The time spent recovering from overexcercising is detrimental to overall fitness and will delay any progress, moreso than underexcercising.

If we knew more about your excercise habits, we would be better able to serve you, governor.

You are worth so much more than the routine you prescribe yourself. It seems like over the past couple of weeks you've played with the idea of freedom and happiness. Whos to say you cant play with it a little longer?

As far as occupying yourself, what do you think you would be doing if you knew EVERYTHING about calories, macronutrients, etc? Chances are, you already do, and like me you had to re-read everything to reassure the ED everything was "in order".

Human beings dont deserve this.

 I like the real food approach myself. So in my case I'm all about the meats (like you said), eggs and their whites, JERKY!!! string cheese, cottage cheese, ants, cicadas, earthworms........just kidding.

Those are really the best. I consider beans, yogurt, nuts and seeds secondary protein sources as protein isnt really their main macronutrient.

I avoid soy and such for thyroid, endocrine, and environmental/political reasons. (Sorry I'm really opinionated about the stuff.)

You are worth more than a number. Your value extends beyond what is put in your mouth. Your self perception has no place in the eyes of others. I truly mean it.

Having said that, anxiety and plans of action have done nothing but shove me into relapse. Its important to understand that those 5 pounds seriously dont do anything to alter your appearance, and that anything drastic is dangerous. Try and maintain for a while, see how it feels. If its still uncomfortable, I would talk to your therapist about it, as he/she probably knows what parts of your ED are lingering more than anybody on CC.

 Yoga is more of a functional and spiritual excercise in my opinion. By functional I mean it will get muscles used to moving in meaningful ways, and become more functional. Everything has its purpose, I think it would be a cool idea to mix weight lifting and yoga on some days and cardio and yoga on the others.

 What every anorexic must know is that their family loves them very much. Imagine if you will that your child suddenly stopped going out as much, seems listless, starts wasting away, becomes chronically depressed, and shows nothing but a blank chalkboard for emotions. I bet we all would start suspecting alot of things, and unfortunately (in my opinion due to the corporate media's reportings on anorexia) an eating disorder will seem like the most ridiculous cause to someone who is least expecting it.

 Another thing to know is that eating disorders in themselves may very well be as ridiculous as those without them make them out to be. Keep this in the back of your head when you are letting your parents know, try and be mindful of the perspective they are coming from.

 Fortunately my mom already suspected I had anorexia, so it was easy to reach an agreement that I needed help and that I was not only wasting time, but my health, my life, and my soul.

 If my mom gave me that "Are you KIDDING me?" look I feared she would, like I figured a boy with anorexia would be treated (after all, thats the look every doctor gave me as I was shivering shirtless on their examining chairs, every rib visible) I would have stated that I am honestly at the end of my rope, I cant take anymore, and I'm trying to reach out to someone for help. I would try and honestly sit down with her, hold her hand, do anything to create an atmosphere of emotional honesty so she might take me seriously when so many other 'professionals' have not.

 Can you tell I'm bitter? Ha.

 Just know there is a 90% chance your family will say things that will make you want to explode. No one without an eating disorder can understand the unending pain and suffering of digesting your own soul for nourishment. No one. It is your job to educated your family by coming out so they will be better able to comprehend the situation and help you.

Thats my opinion. Worked for me.

 When in doubt....

 meat and two veg :D. 

 Nothing gets me going like slightly angry industrial dance music (Assemblage 23). Or some melodic metal (Soilwork). Or Hardcore (Dillinger Escape Plan.)

Nine Inch Nails? Shoot.

Anything I guess. Yay music! 

 Hahah.

 On friday I ate a whole jar of nutella....... If that is not indulgence I have no clue what is.

 At least now I dont crave the stuff at all. 

 I you are feeling crabby, moody, listless, irritable, not like yourself, foggy, etc. it means you either have low blood sugar, are dehydrated, or both.

 The thing about loosing weight and excercise is that you have to plan your calorie intake around your workouts so you dont grow pincers and start biting at everyone you know. It happens to people who have anorexia (I know from experience) due to lack of glucose for the brain to thrive off of.

 Osugrrl, if you are feeling like that constantly it means your calorie intake is a bit too low for your body to handle right. Try upping 100-200 calories to see how you feel then. 

 Losing weight shouldnt make you feel like death! 

Yeah!

I thought it would be helpful to others if I posted this. It has been helpful and even more encouraging to me to read all of your experiences as well. 

I love this site :D.