02-14-2014, 04:14 AM | #30 |
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I have to be very careful with things like this as it risks triggering my eating disorder. In fact I ended up having to skip reading most of this stuff as I started to feel anxious. In pursuit of a fictional state of 'utopian health' I really put my body and mind through the ringer with crazy, obsessive habits and unrealistic goals. Then, for a whole mix of reasons including this unhealthy behaviour and an abusive rship, I had a nervous breakdown and ended up bingeing my way to a body I cannot be at peace with. Not that I was at peace with my skinny body *eyeroll* but at least I fit into my clothes!
These days I try and take a balanced and gentler approach and not try to be so 'perfect'... so deprivation diets are right out... mainly: - 2 litres of water a day - try to get early bed and earlyish rise... a good 8 hours of sleep, always - lay off the booze and barbiturates - multi-v every day (I used to be supplement crazy... ugh) - try and move my body a lot through a variety of gentle exercise (I damaged my knees and ankles through lots of high impact cardio) that is still challenging but also fun - lots of fruit and veggies - avoid stressful people and situations - creative outlets I can enjoy - breaking down housework into small tasks divided into different days - laughing a lot!!! always looking for funny things to enjoy |
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