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    Hi ladies,

    So here is my story (in brief detail)....
    I suffered from anorexia for a number of years from the ages of 12-16, at my lowest I was under 80lbs. I 'got better/put on weight' but still had a controlling nature over my food and eating habits. My body image was still screwed up and I had no idea how I looked to the outside world. I obssessively stayed at the 100-110lbs range for several years thinking I was 'better'. I wasn't eating properly (once or twice a day) and I wasn't eating well (major lack of protein). Food was the main focus of my thoughts and daily rountine.

    I have been eating somewhat normally (4 medium sized healthy meals a day) and going to the gym and lifting. I have gone up to 119lbs and am a little uncomfortable but don't want to start obessing again as I know where it can lead...... my bf is at about 20% I am 5'3" with a natural hourglass shape.

    I guess I am fighting with these questions right now:
    -Have I [email protected]*d up my metabolism from years of bad eating habits?
    - If so how long will this take to chill out?
    - Is it my weight or my body image that needs to change?

    I guess for so long I was identified as a certain person at a certain weight and its hard to break that mould. I am 23 now and don't want to continue with this struggles or mind games.

    I would really appreciate any honest input.

    k xo

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    have you been to a nuitritionist? they might beable to some funky scientific test thingies that could tell you if your bodys metabloism has changed.

    its sucks you had to go thru all of that,and at such a young age, but at least you realised it was a wrong body image to have. stay positive as hard as that might be.

    i think maybe a nuitritionst is your best bet. or a dietition ( are they the same thing?)

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    Thanks for the reply mermaidnz....

    Dietican- focuses just on food
    nutritionist- focuses on food and supplements, the bigger picture in general

    I guess in my head I know what my issues are and how I need to deal with them.
    I think I was just after some personal experience stories if there is any out there?

    k

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    Do NOT see a nutritionist... i saw a "nutritionist" who had no idea what she was talking about (i found out later) I dont even think she was licensed and if she was she must have downloaded her diploma.

    Im in school to be a Dietician and we learn about supplements, different blood tests, etc too... but Im no where close to be able to help your situation..

    It does sound to me that it isnt as much what you eat because you say you now eat 4 meals a day. Altho (if possible) its better to eat 5-6 400 calorie meals a day than 3-4 big meals. Id say you should go chat with a councelor about your battle with food. Because your problem is not what you eat (what a dietician does) its more the fight against your figure/yourself... do you know what i mean?

    I had a big problem with food.. hating it.. just not liking to eat.. tho i would i would cough it down... which is a big reason i started taking the nutrition class. You may benefit from a nutrition class because not only does it explain about food but how your body breaks it down and uses it... its a very interesting class and has helped me a lot. This class was a pre-req for the nursing program but i love it so much i changed my major...

    Good luck hun!

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    [QUOTE Good luck hun! [/QUOTE]
    Thanks AudreyLeigh.

    I am already studying nutrition... I have a good idea about food and stuff... I guess its just the head shit I have to get over!!

    Lifes too short to worry about that.

    k xo

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    krys.. i know how you feel girl.

    ive been "recovered" from anorexia and bulimia for a little while now. But i still am having a problem being at 110-115 pounds.(5'3) I like the way i look i guess. My mom told me yesterday i was getting too skinny again!!! ahhhh
    My problems started when i was 11 and ended around 18 years old. But its still a struggle, the mirror and everything. I too, have a distorted body image

    But if you need to talk, pm me.. I have a lot of good/bad experiences to share.

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    KRYS, I understand what you are saying about "breaking the mould".

    I am 5'10" and all through high school I used to weigh between 110 and 125. I was horrified when I started weighing more than 110lbs(which I know, is crazy). I was always teased, and I guess "known" for being so skinny in school, that I don't feel right anymore now that I've gained weight(I'm 150lbs now....which is fairly healthy for my height.....but I feel fat). I've battled with bulemia for quite some time, although it's never been really really severe. My body image sucks, though. I have an extremely hard time looking at my body and not seeing fat. And the thought of ever seeing my friends from high school again who knew me as the skinny girl.....it's horrifying!!!!

    I'm working very hard on my self-image, but it takes a LOT of work. So far, I haven't found therapy very helpful for working on my body image, because none of them seem to take me seriously.....like "oh, but you look fine" and sort of leave it at that...great. It's a lot of work that you have to do on your own. I'm trying to get to the point where I love my body no matter how I look.....not just if I lose that last ten pounds. You really really have to constantly monitor your self-talk....those things you tell yourself in your head. And then stop the bad self-talk, and replace it with good. One of my favorite affirmations is:

    Every part of me is beautiful and I do deserve good things.

    It takes a lot of practice to replace old habits and beliefs about yourself, and I haven't gotten there yet. But I continue to try!!!

    I wish you luck!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by mermaidnz
    have you been to a nuitritionist? they might beable to some funky scientific test thingies that could tell you if your bodys metabloism has changed.
    What kind of test thingies do they do?

    I really want to go somewhere where they can tell me what my body needs. I too, must have f*ed up my metabolism. I can go on a "diet" and not lose an ounce. Then I can totally give up and eat whatever the hell I want and lose 5 lbs. (unfortunately not the 20 lbs I need though!) I know I need some individualized advice.

    And yes I do think some nutritionists are quacks, just like anybody, but aren't they okay if they're a CCN (certified clinical nutritionist)?

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    For most people with these issues, I'd recommend yoga because it can bring about both physical and mental changes... but I think you are already an instructor, right? (Congratulations! I'll be completing my training in May.) Yoga is the main thing that got me over my issues with my body. I never had a full-blown eating disorder, but I used to hate mirrors...I've always been thin, but from a really young age (10 or 11) I would obsess to the point of tears about getting fat. Learning to understand, respect, and nourish my body really changed me and helped me get over all that old bullshit.

    Your metabolism may have been affected by your eating disorder, especially since it went on while you were young and developing. It sounds like you're a healthy weight right now, though, so it's probably not too bad. The warning sign is rapid weight fluctuations -- you want your weight, whatever it is, to be relatively stable. Diet won't effect your metabolism much, but lifestyle will. Excercize first thing in the morning, and raise your heart rate. This boosts your metabolism for the day, and over the long term will alter your overall metabolism.

    Two books I recommend are Yoga for Wellness and Yoga for Transformation, both by Gary Kraftstow. "Wellness" is primarily about physical health, "Transformation" is about mental health.

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    Quote Originally Posted by grace
    For most people with these issues, I'd recommend yoga because it can bring about both physical and mental changes... but I think you are already an instructor, right? (Congratulations! I'll be completing my training in May.)
    Yeah I am, thanks for noticing I have been practicing for just over 10 years and recently got certified. It jas helped alot, I guess its just the last little bit I am having a problem leting go off...

    Good luck with the training and I will look into those books you suggested.

    k xo

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