eating disorders update

[Flybye]

!i aim to do this alone now,ive found in the past it doesnt work to rely on professionals to cure you,its ultimately up to the individual with lots of positive influences chipping in..................

The mark of an excellent clinician is one who can help you find your own solution to your own goals and help you find ways to meet that goal through your own drive and power to do so. It is ultimately up to you, like you said! What you don't want in a clinician is someone who just gives lots of advice. It sounds like you haven't had much success with professionals - it is like finding a pair of shoes - you have to get a good one that is a good fit and that you can "wear" even on LONG days or long stretches - weeks. If you get the wrong shoes, throw em' out and look for more.
Statistically speaking, the best way to tackle this is through the helping process.
I like that you are looking for positive influences. Take control of this, own it, and the solution will be yours!

Here is a funny laugh for you.............
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYLMTvxOaeE

[LBTC]

So nice to see you again, sunshine!

You are wonderful and capable of being the you you need to be! We're here to listen and support you on this fabulous journey!

I'm sending you lots of butterflies of acceptance and guidance and love. Depend on them, depend on us, depend on yourself. We're all on this road together.

Big hugs,
~T~

[bmccasland]

Sunshine - Hope your hollydaze have been great and you continue to improve! We're here to support you.

So in my best, fake, Jewish mother accent - eat, eat! What, you don't like my cooking?

Seriously, you don't have to face eating issues alone, if cyberspace counts! Getting your health back will help your cycling. How's that for motivation?

OK, OK, I won't quit my day job and become a motivational speaker.

[hellosunshine]

oh YOU darlings-47.4kg on a "good day"

wow,i am loathe to trouble you all with it but i must say YOU lot are superb and so positive,the anorexic forums are very "poor me" and isnt life a nightmare etc etc,which i dont think is they way to switch into health tbh

HEALTH HEALTH -sodium levels are askew andcreatine levels nincompoop so this has been a real scare and drive to get up to a healthy weight-yes ya right this sport encourages thinness-but thats for the MEN not for us loveli women who need to succeed and be happy and vibrant!

tis a little harder maybe as i live alone and isolated apart from bunch riding with the lads and work interactions

i was given a happy book for christmas that ive printed off things posted on this thread and the weight thread,all the positive examples of wellness for motivation

the racing-well,believe it or not i did managed to do the BBAR comp this yr,best 25,50 and 100 mile timetrail comp-seemed to do better over longer distnace events rather than the shorter 10mile power timetrials,BUT today dropped on the hills so desperatly need leg muscle mass.


i value you all so so much,thanks!

[Pedal Wench]

One thing I've realized is how much better I feel when my body is properly fueled. I really like thinking about what I put in is going to make me stronger, or healthier. Purpose-driven nutrition -- I'm eating this cereal because the carbs will make me faster. I'm putting soymilk on it because the protein helps my muscles rebuild after a ride. I'm eating this fruit because the vitamins prevent illness that will keep me off my bike.

[bikerchic]

hellosunshine
What a perfect name you've chosen you brighten up the place!

My daughter suffered for a few years in her mid to late teens with bulimia. It was a very scary time for us and I must say we tried so many things to help her through it but the one thing that seemed to help most was cradling therapy.
I guess in easier terms it's just giving yourself permission to feel and be loved and to hear from those closest to you that you are loved. Self acceptance.

I used to cradle her in my arms much like a baby and let her cry, I cried, I soothed her just like she was an infant. Sometimes she would fall asleep in my lap and I would just look at her in amazement, how wonderful she is and how happy I am that she is my daughter. I wanted her to get over her illness so badly so she could be with us for years to come.

She did, she is and she has two beautiful children and a loving husband. We are truly blessed.

I know it's a struggle but you are a strong person and you can beat this you sound determined you'll do it just love yourself!

Hugs!

~Kate

[Tri Girl]

I'm so glad that you're on the road to wellness!!! It's a tough road to hoe, but you've got good friends here to help you along the way.