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Getting in Shape

My motivation

I was reading through this board, and other boards, about how many women are freaking out over sizes and losing weight and looking beautiful for their wedding.  My first thought is, "Silly girl, it's your wedding, you'll be beautiful regardless"; but alas, I am one of those women as well.

I have been trying to be healthier lately, for a multitude of reasons.  Of course I want to feel comfortable and toned in my dress, but I also don't want to freak out about calories or pounds or clothing sizes.  As of right now, I have been dealing with an eating disorder for the past...well for a long time.  I'm ashamed to admit it because it makes me feel like an insignificant whiney teenager, but it is what it is, and unfortunately despite my best efforts I haven't been able to change that.  My fiance knows of my issues, and I commend him on his efforts to convince me that I'm beautiful or sexy, but hearing it and feeling it are two different things.

Anyway.  My motivation at this point is not necessarily to lose weight, but just to be healthy.  To be able to play with my son and not feel like my heart is going to explode because it's working so hard, to not get the shakes from low blood sugar...to be able to enjoy my wedding without obsessing over the food and how I look.  I'm hoping that I'll keep my goals this time (I've tried to "quit" my habit numerous times), and hoping that using message boards will help.  So good luck to everyone in their efforts to achieve their maximum health, and hopefully we can keep one another on track.

Re: My motivation

  • Wish you the best as well on your health journey!!

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  • Your motivation is beautiful, and unlike the motivation of the WEDDING DAY, your motivation is life-long. 
    Fabulous. 


    GL and stick around :) 
  • Thanks ladies - support is SO immensley helpful, you have no idea.  I'm not going to lie, overcoming my eating disorders has been the hardest thing I've battled in my life, but I know that it's something I have to do for myself and my family.
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    I wish you all the best of luck. I had an eating disorder in the past so I hear you on breaking the habit. This board is great for support anytime you need it.
  • Good luck to you hunny and know you are not alone--I have suffered from eating disorders in the past (esp as a teen) and am still working on a healthy relationship with food to this day and I just turned 30.  It does not happen overnight and society does not help with the mixed messages we get--hollywood tells us to be ridiculously skinny and advertisers tell us to super size and eat garbage.  Focus on eating clean--get rid of anything processed and made with ingredients you cant pronounce.  Focus on veggies, fruits, nuts, lean proteins, healthy fats, etc. Lower your grain/carb count if you get blood sugar issues and have diabetics in the family as I do.  I am trying the primal diet now to work on those issues.  Good luck and stay strong!
  • You aren't alone. The ladies on this board are super helpful and supportive. I too am turning a new leaf... again... good luck to you and don't give up. It's a process, and it's going to take time, but you're starting out on the right path, by getting lots of support!
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