Eating Disorder sounds scary…but for me, a sigh of relief
I’ve been trying to lose weight, be healthy and stay that way since I was 19 years old and in college. To make a long story short I’ve been up and down…I’ve done calorie counting, points counting, LA...
View ArticleThoughtful eating
I’ve now seen a dietitian twice at the Emily program. She’s fantastic and takes on every patient as an individual, vs just applying a “plan” which I totally love. We finished up my intake this week and...
View ArticleCautiously Optimistic
My cravings to eat compulsively or binge have already started to wane away, because I have allowed myself to eat whatever I want, whenever I want. Imagine that, allow myself to have any food, whenever...
View ArticleModeration, Self-Acceptance, Healing
My friend Robby, Fat Girl vs. World asked on Facebook this morning: “What makes people choose elimination diets (i.e., “no carbs” or “no solid food” or “nothing that rhymes with orange”) over...
View ArticleHealing with a Weight Loss Goal
Two weeks ago I couldn’t fall asleep, I was distraught, uncomfortable and crying. I knew that the Emily Program and overcoming an eating disorder would be a long process. A process that had to start...
View ArticleWhat friends are for….trusting, sharing, helping and loving
I had this conversation with a good friend via instant message over the weekend. I was inspired to blog about it, I was so moved by her reaching out to me and trusting my answers. I want everyone with...
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