Good things about recovering physically
Gaining weight and recovering has been SO hard. I feel like I’ve gone too far, and I think a lot of people would agree. But this seems to be what my body wants, and I’m trying to listen. I’ve ignored it for so long. I try to remember the good things: I have the endurance […]
Being “Good”
More and more, I find myself identifying and then challenging disordered thoughts. I’ve been proud of how far I’ve come, and I enjoy sharing what feel like real successes. I noticed, however, that several friends of mine haven’t seemed as enthusiastic as I am. I knew they were supportive of me and of the progress […]
Giving up hope
“I haven’t known anyone who has fully embraced recovery while still hoping they’ll lose weight,” my dietitian said. It really struck me, because while I’m trying to accept this body I have right now, I do still want to lose weight—I want it so much. Along the same lines, I’m terrified of gaining even more […]