Hello - new here
I've struggled with binge eating for 7 years. I've been ontop of it and completely consumed by it at other times, reaching out for support from peers and hopefully can share tips and support in staying ontop of it. I've put on weight and am now classed as overweight even tho I've been exercising at least 3x a week for 2 months now, and I've put on weight. Even tho it might be muscle mass I still want to lose fat & just be smaller and weight a normal weight. Plus have freedom from constant feeling uphappy around food, feeling uncomfortable, out of control & ashamed at how much food controls my emotions and my life. I hope someone on here can relate ❤️
Hi @bex13193. I'm sorry that you're going through these hardships. It's important to remember that you're not alone with your weight struggles. It's also important to try and not feel ashamed of yourself for struggling with these problems. Your struggles are valid and you clearly value your health by reaching out for help to try and overcome these problems. I've had similar confidence issues and self doubt, but the opposite problem where I was underweight and struggled to put on weight. I think it's really good that you're excercising. I'd also recommend making certain dietary changes, since excersing and diet are both important for making bodily changes. I recommend u look for a dietician for figuring out what dietary changes would be best for you. Lastly, I think it's important to love yourself unconditionally and to remember that no matter what happens, you're enough, regardless of whether or not you reach your goals. When you relax your mental health this way, you're inherently more able to take better care of your physical health since both are ultimately tied are together. Hope this helps!
@akshay1115 thank you for your advice. It's such a great reminder to destress ❤️ and your so right in that stress can cause havic on weight & cravings.... thank you. I'm so grateful to hear a bit of your story and that you've already come so far. I'm currently working on finding a diet plan that works to keep me healthy mentally & physically... I'm plant based vegan so finding a nutritionist would be so so useful for this! 😊 thanks for the help!
@bex13193 You're very welcome! Glad I was able to help, especially since I struggled a lot with this too. Good luck and may the odds be in your favor!👍😊