hi friends, 2 things to say: ● the fundraiser t-shirt I designed is available for 6 more days!! the link is here to purchase: everpress.com/rorecovering-beat-fundraiser ● I know I said some things didn't work certain ways for 'most people' but for some people it DOES work that way and its absolutely fine - it's not a reflection on how unwell you are, so sorry if it came across that way xxxx
Please make a video about dealing with a loved one with an ed, maybe ask your brother and parents - kind of struggling with the fact that there is no effort made at the other side and the person just doesnt want to get better (it is really hard to support, try to help while feeling completely useless…) Hope it makes sense:)
When it comes to eating disorder recovery comments I don't think there should ever be a "wow u gained so much weight" it should be "your eyes look brighter, your skin looks better, your hair looks healthier and you look happier"
honestly, i wouldn’t use an adjective which compare the current moment to the previous one. i would rather hear « your skin looks good » than « your skin looks better » because it still implies that there is change if that makes any sense
@@clarabrgot1102 that's a good point I hadn't thought about. I suppose it depends on the person and if they want to see the change or if someone doesn't want to make a big deal about it
I’m dreading people’s comments already 😣 People have been commenting on my body a lot now it’s getting hotter & I need to get good at setting boundaries with this. Some days I do, others I just feel uncomfortable & just hope they’ll stop. It’s like can we not 😭 Theres so much more to us than how we look! & it’s possible to “look good” and feel dead inside… so it really means fuck all. Okay rant over 😭 Sending love to anyone reading this, your beautiful soul is all I see & that doesn’t change like appearances ❤️
Last week I saw a friend/coworker I hadn't seen since before the pandemic (I started recovery during the pandemic) one of the first things I said was something like "Yeah I know I gained weight"... he answered "you overestimate how much attention I pay" And that was sooo eye-opening
I’m 14 recovering from anorexia and you were one of the reasons I chose real recovery, thank you for inspiring me and so many people you have come so far and are inspiring people like me to take each bite at a time and that we will get better it won’t happen overnight but we will be happy and healthy again. You are amazing and we got this 👍 We can tell anorexia to do one xxx💪💛
i’m 14 years old and i started to slip into an ed. i stoped eating and got terrible signs that i was becoming unhealthy. i found you off of tiktok and i binged all of your videos. you inspired me to start eating again. you helped me so much and i can not thank you enjoy!
After following your story and being completely inspired by your determination, I told my mum today that I was suffering with an eating disorder after years of hiding it and being consumed. Today is the start of getting back my life 💛 thank you for showing me it's possible 🌻 xx
you’re not only so fucking gorgeous (i really do mean it) on the outside but also so beautiful on the inside. kind, smart, brave, funny, intelligent, encouraging, supportive, strong&& so much more and i can say that without actually really knowing you. wow, the people around you are so lucky to have someone like you!! you deserve tons of happiness
I really like the phrase: “your body is an instrument, not an ornament”. Your journey has been so inspiring to witness, Ro, and your level of insight and thoughtfulness is quite unique - and much needed - in the recovery space! Also, if any of the psychologists I’ve had over the years had approached the topic of recovery the same way you did in this video, I think it’s possible I would also be in recovery now ❤️
reminder : you wouldn’t invalidate ro for being a “healthy” bmi so don’t do it to yourself ❤️ you don’t need to make excuses or prove yourself to improve your life 💪💪💪
also guys, if you feel heavy or your stomach hurts after eating, it feels really really good to lie on your left side after, so your body can process the food better :) it's really good for tummy and v comforting, try it :)
I didn’t hesitate twice when you said this is your sign to delete your calorie tracking app, and did it. I want to thank you, I started my journey the same time you did. Now reading my journal back then it breaks my heart seeing how exhausted, sad and hungry I was! But I’m so blessed I been so strong and getting where I am now all by myself. I’m hopeful for the future xx
RO? are u kidding me? you're an absolute *ROCKSTAR, the biggest WARRIOR* - you are so fucking strong! ignore every setback, every bad/anorexic thought and say "NO. i want my life back!" you are powerful enough to beat every hard struggle, every difficult life lesson, we believe in you. you are BEAMING, you are GLOWING, you are STUNNING! don't you ever think otherwise 'bout yourself. i wish i knew you irl and could tell you how much you helped me (i don't have ED, but depression & anxiety) you can't even imagine how much we love you. can't express this gratitude by words enough. you have a purpose here and this is it- to help other people and be a motivating QUEEN. you're gonna smash these battles! don't give up, we are here for you sweetheart ♥ PS: thinking of you on this v hard day for you. i've been struggling too. we GOT this together! :) sending loong hugs xxxxxx
So much wisdom for a 19 year old. Your honesty with yourself and your ability to slow down and self-reflect is truly inspiring. I hope you find the happiness you’ve been sharing, and I have no doubt you’ll find it with your strength. Just be patient with yourself xx
I've been struggling with anorexia for well over five years now. And for the longest time, I've put off recovery simply because I was scared of losing what I had "worked" so hard for. I was miserable of course, lying to myself and glorifying my exploited body. The thing that finally convinced me to take that step and start my recovery was discovering your videos. I still have a long way to go, but I can actually see myself doing it for the first time in forever. And I absolutely have you to thank for. You were the role model I didn't know I needed. Hearing you talk about your experience made me feel heard and validated, something I hadn't really experienced before. You are a truly wonderful person. P.S.: We WILL beat this!
yesterday was my first day of official recovery and i’m so terrified, but you have given me so much courage and i wish i had your strength! thank you, Ro ❤️
I've been in recovery for two years and am still struggeling, but your videos have seriously helped me. They way you talk about anorexia and your own journey is so inspiring, and it honestly gives me the motivation boost that I myself need. 🧡
As silly as it sounds, you even sound so much clearer and better like you’ve just gained back your spirit and your personality 💕💕💕 so proud, well done xxxxxx
Dear Ro This is the first time I've ever commented on a youtube video, and you may never ever get around to seeing this, but I just wanted to thank you for what you do. For the past 3 months I've been trying to recover from anorexia, and your videos have helped me so much throughout my journey. Every video you post has saved me from relapsing back to where I was, on the brink of death, and have instead filled me with inspiration and motivation to get better and get my life back. You are an incredible human being ❤
I've just loved seeing the change in your perspective of what you "can" do - you're constantly growing and realising that there truly are no limits to what you can accomplish and it's incredible, inspiring and downright flipping amazing xxxx
I am so so proud of you! You are actually glowing. Looking back at your older videos you didn't smile as much when you talked and in this video, you could see how proud of yourself you are!
A few years ago I suffered from an ED. I thought I was completely heald until I watched your videos and realized I still have fear foods. Today I challenged myself and ate some oreos for the first time in more than 5 years !!! Thank you so much for putting this content online, it's very helpful to see someone going through the same thing I used to. I wish you a great recovery, you deserve the best. Sending you lots of love from France ❤️❤️❤️
I’m 14 and have been in recovery for one month. You are so inspirational and I remember watching your videos on my first day of eating on a meal plan and you really helped me to understand why I need to eat and you have made it easier at meal times because I always think: “What would Ro say?”. Thank you so much, you are doing so well and I think you are amazing
i am so insanely proud of you. you have come so far and it just literally makes me wanna cry happy tears when i think about how strong you are. i’m 17 and also recovering, and i love sitting down and eating a snack with you, or challenging stuff with you, it just makes it ten times easier because it’s like i have a bestie who knows exactly what it’s like going through this. you are having a such a positive impact on literally THOUSANDS of people and it’s just so crazy how happy you make people. sending a thousand hugs and lots of love, you deserve the world and more !! keep pushing forward beautiful
Your videos help me unimaginable amounts, 8 minutes into the video I decided to get myself something to eat after not eating breakfast or lunch. Your videos help me so much when I'm having a bad day Ro, ty :)
I recently opened up to my fam about my ed and started therapy. I want to thank you tbh. Im scared but I truly believe you helped me build up the courage to do so
I recently had to open up to my staff about it in college, I was so uncomfortable doing it but they had to find out why I was fainting so much this year
I don’t have an eating disorder and have never struggled with body image or my relationship with food, BUT I have experienced a whole host of other mental illnesses, and the way you talk about your experience and the mindset you have towards them inspires me and gives me so much confidence in myself. You seem so much healthier and stronger both mentally and physically and it makes me so happy to see how far you’ve come in only 6 months. Nothing but support and good vibes from me 🥰
You helped me really realize my disordered eating. I subconsciously knew I had a problem, but I didn't full-on realize or accept it until I got into watching your channel. I used to only eat one small meal a day and not until the evening and I thought that was normal enough. I haven't quite reached the three meal/three snack system you have but I've definitely improved.
I am a recovered anorexic. I’ve been recovered for 12 years now, so it is possible! You’re doing an amazing job, it’s so hard. Hearing that you want to be a psychologist made me smile, I recovered at age 24 and started my training at 28 - I now have a degree in counselling and work full time in private practice as a psychotherapeutic counsellor and I LOVE it! So it’s all possible and - if you can beat anorexia, you can do anything ❤️
I’m significantly older than you, I don’t want to age myself, but I discovered you on tiktok and became very invested in your recovery. I just have to say you are such an intelligent young lady. You speak so eloquently and I’m in awe of you.
RO, I cannot thank you enough for being such an inspiration to me. You should be SO PROUD of yourself for how far you have come. I started my own channel to document my ED recovery journey a few months ago, and you have been a great role model for me. You are so strong, wonderful and truly an amazing person. Thank you for being you and I wish you all the best in the future. We are ALL HERE supporting you ❤️💪
I'm so so proud of you!!! I also want to give you a huge thanks for sharing your journey with us. I've been struggling with anorexia for 10 years and I have fake recovered so many times. I was relapsing pretty bad when I first found your channel but something made me stay and I kept watching every new video. I found that you sharing your journey actually made me want to recover for real this time, and I kinda felt like it was now or never. So I decided to do my best to get my life back. I don't think you understand how much you've actully helped me. I felt so alone and miserable but when I found you I suddenly had someone I could relate to. You challenging yourself also inspired me to challenge my own fear foods and rules. Thanks for being a recovery buddy. I wish for all of us to be completely free someday
I just recently have started feeling like I'm relapsing after finally reaching a healthy weight, but this video really inspired me to get back on track. Thank you so much Ro!
I will hit my one month of my ed recovery in 12 days. The last 18 days was super hard. I cried a lot bcs i was suffering w extreme hunger especially at night. And each night before bed i would cried myself to sleep and sometimes skip breakfast and lunch in the next morning. There were days when i just stop eating again or punish myself w exercise when i feel bloated or feel like i was eating a lot. I gain a lot of weight to the point where i feel like i want to go back to my ed. Throughout the 18 days, i struggled a lot. Having to going through edema, body dysmorphia, food guilt, extreme hunger, binge and weight gain in recovery was really hard. But, ur video save me whenever im at my lowest point. So thank you ro and i am so proud of u
Ro, I would love you to do a video for parents. You have helped me to understand what my daughter is going through, especially when she couldn't talk about it. It's a bit easier now as she is recovering and opening up.Hearing your mum in your video is great and what a wonderful support she is to you. Well done, you are brilliant.
when I was in recovery my self, comments on my weight gain, were the most fucking horrible thing ever. so I understand that, dont let that shit bring you down! you are amazing and a true inspiration and you will totally make an amazing psychologist xxx a big hug keep being brave
I can’t tell you how much you have been a help in my own recovery. I’ve been in “recovery” for a year now. But it was only today that I feel like I’ve had a break through. I’m going to fight and I’m going to recover. You’re content shows me that it’s possible to make progress and I’m so grateful for that.
You’re glowing. And you’d make a fantastic psychologist… your videos have actually taught me so much and you’re 7 years younger. Best of luck, not that you need it ☺️
I've been recovering from anorexia in my own for about a month. My days have been really hard lately and yesterday i almost gave up, but this video helped me to realise that is not the right thing to do. Thank you so much Ro! We're so so proud of you and we love u
Eating out multiple times a day is a challenge that really helped me in recovery. My dietician challenged me to eat out for every meal for 2 weeks and WOW was it hard. But by the end of it, I felt so proud of myself. I don’t know if that’s something you’d want to attempt but it really helped get rid of a lot of my fear foods. I’m so proud of your progress and I’m so excited for you to thrive in recovery! My biggest piece of advice: tell on yourself. When you restrict or use any disordered behavior, tell your mom, tell your yoga instructor, tell your friends...whoever you can! Talking about it removes that shame and builds a support system. Shame is an eating disorder’s best friend. Again, that’s just what worked for me, but I hope it’s something that may help you too. Love you and thank you for being who you are!
I needed to watch this. Ugh you got the the “am I happy” section, and I’m in tears. It is nice to hear someone else you those words. I have been feeling so stuck and unhappy and have been trying to hide it and it’s hard. You gave me a moment of a break today when I could hear you and relate to what you feel. THANK YOU.
I love how raw and honest you are about your recovery. It's made me consider speaking up and getting help. You're such an inspiring, strong, person and you don't know how much you've helped all your viewer's
Ah Ro.. you are incredible. Thank you for your honesty about now having to face the things anorexia has blocked out. So proud of how far you've come. Also feeling so protective when hearing about those vindictive comments. You're wonderful. Be well.
OMGGGG RO I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!!! WELL DONE!!! I am just about to hit normal BMI range , like probably in two weeks or something and its giving me a little anxiety but hearing that you have as well is so comforting for me!! You go GIRL!!!
Thank you for talking about dealing with fullness, and the gross feelings with re-learning how to eat. It's been the biggest struggle for me, and hearing you say it goes away is something I really needed to hear.
Thank you so much, I don't have an eating disorder, but I'm a teacher and working with teens, you're bound to see a kid struggle with this. Thank you for sharing your perspective. Hopefully you'll inspire and motivate many struggling with this to get better 💚
Thank you so much for this video. I just found out Im anorexic and it has been really hard to deal with. I already went back to my ed behaviour so many times and I currently do not have a therapist yet so that has been hard as well. This video really motivated me to start trying harder again and not feel invaledated because I've never been impatient. You've made it so far in these 6 months, it gives me so much hope that I can recover at home as well. So proud of you :))
Girl you are so beautiful and inspirational, I am so proud of you! I have to agree about the CBT. I did it for a few months for my depression and I felt like the therapist was just thinking my problems weren't "bad enough" to be there.
Your parents are really amazing. Your mum especially pushing you along. Her encouragement from the background is one of my favourite things in your videos. Your parents are the best cheer squad.
I can relate so much to your journey, I went through a healing process from anorexia when I was 15-17 Now I'm 19 and my mind has gone to a much much better place, to the point I almost can't understand the way I was thinking back then. a lot of things just returned being balanced and natural and fluid. You are very inspiring and honest and I wish you so much luck and happiness
I'm 19, too, also had Anorexia since my early teens. I find your videos really relaxing and it's inspiring to see how far you've come. My ED team did not work for me either. It's reassuring to hear its not just me who struggles with focus. I've been recovering (and relapsing) for the last 3 years and still feel I have a 'foggy' brain. Keep it up and be gentle - that applies to everyone!
I am so proud of you for coming as far as you have. You are so strong and have come so far. For me, in recovery, I am no longer severely underweight and can now eat what I want without fear. I used to be really afraid of treat foods like ice cream, donuts, cakes and things like that. I used to be so afraid of this food but now really enjoy them and am excited when I have them. But, I am likely going to be diagnosed with celiac disease which means that I can no longer have any of the food I worked so hard to overcome the fear of. I have worked so hard to not restrict, and eat what I want and it feels like my doctors are going to take all of that hard work away. I have worked so hard to say yes to food and to treat myself to what I want without thinking about calories or if it is “clean” or not. But now, I am so afraid that the things that I actually enjoy will be taken away and my hard work that I spent months on will disappear and will be taken away from me. I am really worried that I won’t have any joy left in food and will go back to restriction because I will have to be so careful with food. Which I am so afraid of and am so sad about. It kind of feels like my life is crumbling before my eyes because I just beat anorexia and now all the joy I have with food is going to be taken away from me. Anyways, sorry this was long it has just been on my mind a lot the past few weeks. (Also your sweater is the cutest thing I have ever seen in my life) Thank you so much for this video! I have related to so many things in here.
I’d like to thank you a lot. You’re such an inspiration. But I feel so alone. I don’t know how to or where to start. I live in France and it seems like dieticians are only here for helping people loose weight. No one understands why I want to gain weight and they keep complimenting my anorexic appearance. I’m tired of giving up on friendships, memories and my life like this. Your channel gives me the courage I desperately need and somehow it has convinced me that I’ll be able to figure things out sooner or later. ❤️
I read somewhere “the least interesting thing about you is the way you look”. I’m so moved by your willingness to share such a vulnerable story. I don’t really know why this popped up in my TH-cam recommended but I’m glad I watched it. I will admit I thought very shallowly of what anorexia was but I can see there is so many layers to this illness I didn’t know existed. Thank you for opening my heart.
I was there six months ago, and I'm there now, watching this video. I will never be able to tell you in words how proud I am, I'm so proud of you. And saw you blooming during this months was a gift. We love you Ro
I was SO angry that you had to take a break from social media. Not angry at you, but at the situation. Please know YOU HAVE HELPED MORE PEOPLE THAN NOT. Keep posting, they know exactly what they’re doing when they post ‘triggering’ comments which they can pass off as a innocent praise. You have helped people. Thanks RO
you are soooooooo inspiring. I absolutely love your journey. I remember the way you TREMBLED when facing your fear foods. there probably still are challenges but girl you will fucking slay them all because look where you got. and it was YOU who did all that. no-one else. you can be sooo proud
Hey Ro! An ex ED sufferer here🙈 I wanted to let you know I think the way you’re putting yourself out there and talk about your journey is amazing. This would have been so helpful to me at my time. I see a lot of myself in you in this video emotion-wise especially with the happiness question! I can feel what you’re going through, and can tell you better things are yet to come. It’s such a difficult thing to beat but these days I’m grateful for what I’ve been through - It’s made me who I am today and I wouldn’t change it! I’ve also since finished studying psychology and am on my way of becoming a therapist. Without having been through anorexia I wouldn’t be able to relate to mental health difficulties as well as I can - it allows me to help others and I thank it every day! Stay strong and keep at it❤️ I’m sending you lots of love
Thank you so so so much for helping me with my recovery and putting your recovery out there. You have helped a lot of people and without you, I would’ve never considered it. Now I’d say I’m so close to full recovery. But also remember, take it easy and love you so much
Dear Ro, I have been struggling with an Eating Disorder since 12 years of age. I am 35 years now. I went through anorexia, binge eating, bulimia, anorexic bulimic, and all kinds of inbetween. I went from a normal healthy teenage girl to underweight, overweight, sort of slim, underweight, and back again. Now I do not weigh myself anymore. I am still struggling mainly with bulimia right now. It is an automatic thing I do sort of. But your channel has inspired me, it is just fucking hard to eat no matter what. And you have inspired me to try to find a hospital again to kick start therapy. And I had given up on myself for years. So THANK you fot putting life back into my soul and showing me every video, that it is a struggle and a fight but it is worth it. And that food in the end is just food and it should not control my life, but it should help me to live and that my body is allowed love no matter what it looks like. It has carried me through life and has made me survive until now. So now it is time to give something back. Such a great video this review. Thank you for being such a wise young woman. All the best to you=) and I wish you all the best you lovely human being. Yours Sarah
I had cbt for other reasons and i found it didn’t work for me either. It was too focused on what to do now and the future when i didn’t even have the motivation or care to think about my future. Psychotherapy was the best option for me and a series of intensive hypnotherapy sessions. Starting yoga after that helped me so much to continue feeling positive. So glad you’ve found what works for you !🥰
I don’t have an eating disorder, but I do suffer from anxiety and seeing you fight so hard against your mental illness helps me when I’m struggling. also your room is so cute i love it
RO I’m SO FREAKING PROUD OF YOU!!!!!! You don’t know how much you are helping me!!! I ate watermelon today and I felt so guilty and wanted to workout and burn those calories but I didn’t, because I thought of you!!! Thank you Ro❤️
I find your videos really calming and reassuring. I went through a spell of something that was at danger of becoming an eating disorder and occasionally find myself wanting to go back into the bad habits. I personally find your videos very helpful to affirm my much healthier lifestyle. So glad you are getting your life back, you have so much living to do! Wishing you only the best
I think you have alot of good boundaries set up.. I like how you talk and share about this illness and your recovery from it. You speak well and know what is proper to say and what isn't. You protect other recovered as well. You have gotten good therapy. I have practiced yoga for most of my life. It saved me looking back. I have recovered in many ways. I taught so many fitness classes. I'm healthy but my teeth have paid the price sadly. Everything else is way better. Hair skin nails... Body image... Well let's say good and bad days happen to all of us. Take care RO... Love you from Los Angeles 🤍🕊️
I’ve been recovered for about this amount of time too ! You look stunning , your eyes and skin glow ✨ I think one thing I notice about my self is the way “my eyes shine” in photos now ✌🏻💗💗
You always upload at the perfect time and help me when I’m at my lowest. When you talk about “would you do this to your younger self“ that phrase has impacted me more than I think you realize. You are a goddess Ro 💕
You are such an inspiration and I am in love with your videos!! I just started recovery and it helps me so much. Also if it’s ok to suggest or more to ask, can your parents do a video or like write a blog or something about how to help your child with recovery (Mainly early recovery)? Because my mom is struggling with that and your parents are amazing and seem so helpful…
I just wanted to express how proud and of my gratitude for you sweet Ro!! I was told by almost every health professional that I should be attached to a feeding tube, in patient, in the hospital. I was told even more times, I will NEVER (literally “never”) be able to gain on my own. I have a tremendous amount of appreciation for my therapist and dietitian (queens!) but there were many moments they told me not to be afraid to consider going to hospital. But that scared me more than my fear of weight gain. People kept telling me to think of long terms goals but I couldn’t. I’m too present and in this case, I used it for good, too stubborn to give in to people telling me I couldn’t and to the fear of my care in a hospital that doesn’t know me as a person. Added, I have chronic illness - an IBD - that made this all so much scarier. However, with your similar journey choosing on your OWN to eat, although my medical issues are actually worse, I have been able to gain to a healthy BMI on my own and my doctors are actually (sadly not until now) willing to address things out of my control and such a low weight. My anxiety is slowing dissipating and I’d take a healthy mind and weight over even a healthy physical body ANY day. Thank you for documenting your journey, struggle and triumphs and being an internet “friend” to a human like me :) you rock!!!! And your soul is radiating inside and out! I pray for what you face inside, but know that even so, you are NOT broken and you’ve shown yourself you are capable of finding the strength to “recover” not just cope. Here’s to better days lady ♥️
Also - a major mantra from my therapist for the mentally down days : you my friend have a 100% track record for making it through EVERY bad, horrible day. Feel what you need to feel, understand why you feel that way. You are LOVED and in the midst of whatever you may be facing today, never alone
Aww great to see you Ro, wow can't believe I've been following you for 6 months. Kudos to you for sticking at your recovery journey for this long so far. You're truly inspiring and such a responsible example for others. Your channel is a lovely safe place and your vlogs so calming, reassuring and encouraging.... Bless you. A beautiful, powerful soul ❤️
I´m currently in the begging of recovery and I feel like I´m in a constant quasi relapse/in and out of recovery. I can´t commit and I´m miserable and stressed all the time while also hating myself for being here. Some of your responses were very eye opening and I´m happy for you. Thanks.
oh babe you are in the thick of it!!! its wild how healing from different illnesses can be so similar... what you said about your current mental state really hit home for me having gone through years of unaddressed mental illness... when you first tackle it and be honest with yourself, you get the sort of rush of fast results... like the first month I was on antidepressants I was like holy shit I can get out of bed!!! holy shit I want to go for a walk and its no big deal! but the hardest part is the plateau when you have to really rebuild your life and your self worth. it takes years of practice but it really only gets better with time. its incredible - you'll look back at this video in a few years and be sooooooo happy and proud of yourself for getting through the hardest part. you're incredible, ro! I'm sending you big sister vibes from across the world!!! you're doing amazing
Ro, your happy cloud shirt is so so lovely and I love that color of blue it looks so gentle and gives nice happy vibes. It is good to hear from you and I am happy for you on your journey. You can do this!
Omg u look so good!!! U look so healthy and radiant!!!!! Your skin is so glowie and bright!!!!!! Im so happy for you!!!!!! I hope you love and enjoy your life, and food!!!!!! Much love ❤ I'm so happy for you!!!!!!
I don’t have any type of eating disorder but I love your videos because they are sooo inspiring with how determined and strong minded you are, you’re doing amazing
I may not have anorexia but over the past 6 months watching Ro I've realized i do have some sort of ED. I binge and restrict in a constant cycle. Watching Ro has helped me figure out my issues and be better to myself. And honestly, i am better. I wont specify how since it might trigger others but, I am better. Thank you Ro because you are such a big part of my recovery. ❤
You’re so incredibly strong and inspiring ❤️ thank you so much for making these videos. It’s helping me get through working on my binge eating and having a relationship with food ❤️
So glad you have taken the decision to recover whilst you're young and can create a lovely life for yourself. Definitely don't waste any more of your life on anorexia ❤️
So incredibly proud of you to see how far you've come. Being on a similar journey, your videos have helped me so so much. Literally, I remember one time I was going to restrict myself after feeling a lot of guilt but after watching one of your videos it pushed me not to do so. Sending lots of love xx
hi friends, 2 things to say:
● the fundraiser t-shirt I designed is available for 6 more days!! the link is here to purchase: everpress.com/rorecovering-beat-fundraiser
● I know I said some things didn't work certain ways for 'most people' but for some people it DOES work that way and its absolutely fine - it's not a reflection on how unwell you are, so sorry if it came across that way xxxx
Please make a video about dealing with a loved one with an ed, maybe ask your brother and parents - kind of struggling with the fact that there is no effort made at the other side and the person just doesnt want to get better (it is really hard to support, try to help while feeling completely useless…)
Hope it makes sense:)
Just ordered, cant wait!
just ordered !!
You are glowing! Your skin is so hydrated and beautiful. Keep up the hard work!
Would you recommend ordering your normal size with it being oversized? I don't want it to be fitted x
When it comes to eating disorder recovery comments I don't think there should ever be a "wow u gained so much weight" it should be "your eyes look brighter, your skin looks better, your hair looks healthier and you look happier"
yes yes yes to this
honestly, i wouldn’t use an adjective which compare the current moment to the previous one. i would rather hear « your skin looks good » than « your skin looks better » because it still implies that there is change if that makes any sense
@@clarabrgot1102 yeah I get what u mean!
@@clarabrgot1102 that's a good point I hadn't thought about. I suppose it depends on the person and if they want to see the change or if someone doesn't want to make a big deal about it
I’m dreading people’s comments already 😣 People have been commenting on my body a lot now it’s getting hotter & I need to get good at setting boundaries with this. Some days I do, others I just feel uncomfortable & just hope they’ll stop. It’s like can we not 😭 Theres so much more to us than how we look! & it’s possible to “look good” and feel dead inside… so it really means fuck all. Okay rant over 😭 Sending love to anyone reading this, your beautiful soul is all I see & that doesn’t change like appearances ❤️
“You’re not supposed to fit your clothes, your clothes are supposed to fit you” 😌🥺
And when they don't, you buy new ones so fuck that!
Last week I saw a friend/coworker I hadn't seen since before the pandemic (I started recovery during the pandemic) one of the first things I said was something like "Yeah I know I gained weight"... he answered "you overestimate how much attention I pay" And that was sooo eye-opening
I want a friend like your's lol
Nice lol
I’m 14 recovering from anorexia and you were one of the reasons I chose real recovery, thank you for inspiring me and so many people you have come so far and are inspiring people like me to take each bite at a time and that we will get better it won’t happen overnight but we will be happy and healthy again. You are amazing and we got this 👍 We can tell anorexia to do one xxx💪💛
sending u love! u got this little one 💕💕💕
@@RoMitchell cute
Good for you!
so so proud of you
i’m 14 years old and i started to slip into an ed. i stoped eating and got terrible signs that i was becoming unhealthy. i found you off of tiktok and i binged all of your videos. you inspired me to start eating again. you helped me so much and i can not thank you enjoy!
sooo joyful that you are taking your life back! keep fighting, u got this xxxx
@@samantharobinson7684 I'm sorry if this sounds rude but please don't mention weight under an anorexia recovery video
After following your story and being completely inspired by your determination, I told my mum today that I was suffering with an eating disorder after years of hiding it and being consumed. Today is the start of getting back my life 💛 thank you for showing me it's possible 🌻 xx
Good luck girl! Wish you all the best
You are so strong, don't give up 😘
@@rms3062 thank you so so much! 💛
@@claraa794 Appreciate it so much, thank you ❤ xx
@@meganw4223 if you ever need someone to talk to, hit me up:)
i can’t believe it’s 6 months already- you’re incredible and so so inspirational
I feel more like "what, only 6 months?" Ro came along so incredibly far for such a short period of time!
"You are not meant to fit your clothes, they are meant to fit you"!!!(love that)❤️
you’re not only so fucking gorgeous (i really do mean it) on the outside but also so beautiful on the inside. kind, smart, brave, funny, intelligent, encouraging, supportive, strong&& so much more and i can say that without actually really knowing you. wow, the people around you are so lucky to have someone like you!! you deserve tons of happiness
oh my goodness u just warmed my heart
I really like the phrase: “your body is an instrument, not an ornament”.
Your journey has been so inspiring to witness, Ro, and your level of insight and thoughtfulness is quite unique - and much needed - in the recovery space!
Also, if any of the psychologists I’ve had over the years had approached the topic of recovery the same way you did in this video, I think it’s possible I would also be in recovery now ❤️
dont waste any more of your beautiful and valuable life w this shitty illness. you deserve so much more. you've got this xxxx
reminder : you wouldn’t invalidate ro for being a “healthy” bmi so don’t do it to yourself ❤️ you don’t need to make excuses or prove yourself to improve your life 💪💪💪
FACTS !!!!
also guys, if you feel heavy or your stomach hurts after eating, it feels really really good to lie on your left side after, so your body can process the food better :) it's really good for tummy and v comforting, try it :)
Thank you 😊
Omg, thank you so much, I only just started recovering and this has been a big problem for me
@@xbexxie1223 hope it helped! xx
omg thank you
Ty
I didn’t hesitate twice when you said this is your sign to delete your calorie tracking app, and did it. I want to thank you, I started my journey the same time you did. Now reading my journal back then it breaks my heart seeing how exhausted, sad and hungry I was! But I’m so blessed I been so strong and getting where I am now all by myself. I’m hopeful for the future xx
you’ve done the right thing and i’m proud of you xxxxxxxx
RO? are u kidding me? you're an absolute *ROCKSTAR, the biggest WARRIOR* - you are so fucking strong! ignore every setback, every bad/anorexic thought and say "NO. i want my life back!" you are powerful enough to beat every hard struggle, every difficult life lesson, we believe in you. you are BEAMING, you are GLOWING, you are STUNNING! don't you ever think otherwise 'bout yourself. i wish i knew you irl and could tell you how much you helped me (i don't have ED, but depression & anxiety) you can't even imagine how much we love you. can't express this gratitude by words enough. you have a purpose here and this is it- to help other people and be a motivating QUEEN. you're gonna smash these battles! don't give up, we are here for you sweetheart ♥
PS: thinking of you on this v hard day for you. i've been struggling too. we GOT this together! :) sending loong hugs xxxxxx
So much wisdom for a 19 year old.
Your honesty with yourself and your ability to slow down and self-reflect is truly inspiring.
I hope you find the happiness you’ve been sharing, and I have no doubt you’ll find it with your strength. Just be patient with yourself xx
I love listening to you. It just feels calming and safe idk
sending you love 🤎
I've been struggling with anorexia for well over five years now. And for the longest time, I've put off recovery simply because I was scared of losing what I had "worked" so hard for. I was miserable of course, lying to myself and glorifying my exploited body. The thing that finally convinced me to take that step and start my recovery was discovering your videos. I still have a long way to go, but I can actually see myself doing it for the first time in forever. And I absolutely have you to thank for. You were the role model I didn't know I needed. Hearing you talk about your experience made me feel heard and validated, something I hadn't really experienced before. You are a truly wonderful person.
P.S.: We WILL beat this!
Go girl ! I bet ou will manage to beat it, eventually !
yesterday was my first day of official recovery and i’m so terrified, but you have given me so much courage and i wish i had your strength! thank you, Ro ❤️
You'll get this! I belive in you ❤️✨
You got this. Recovery is hard but it is worth it. You deserve it. Best of luck
Wishing you the best, you can definitely beat this 💙
all of you are so incredibly sweet, thank you so so much!
I've been in recovery for two years and am still struggeling, but your videos have seriously helped me. They way you talk about anorexia and your own journey is so inspiring, and it honestly gives me the motivation boost that I myself need. 🧡
As silly as it sounds, you even sound so much clearer and better like you’ve just gained back your spirit and your personality 💕💕💕 so proud, well done xxxxxx
Dear Ro
This is the first time I've ever commented on a youtube video, and you may never ever get around to seeing this, but I just wanted to thank you for what you do. For the past 3 months I've been trying to recover from anorexia, and your videos have helped me so much throughout my journey. Every video you post has saved me from relapsing back to where I was, on the brink of death, and have instead filled me with inspiration and motivation to get better and get my life back. You are an incredible human being ❤
I saw it! I am so proud of you for fighting. Keep on going, you're a star xxxxx
I've just loved seeing the change in your perspective of what you "can" do - you're constantly growing and realising that there truly are no limits to what you can accomplish and it's incredible, inspiring and downright flipping amazing xxxx
ah thank you xxxxx
I've seen light come into your eyes over these months, you look so much happier. I'm so proud of you ❤️
You've really helped me in my recovery xx
You can do this! I wish you all the best
@@notflorette4833 thank you ❤️
I am so so proud of you! You are actually glowing. Looking back at your older videos you didn't smile as much when you talked and in this video, you could see how proud of yourself you are!
eeeeek thank u :,)
A few years ago I suffered from an ED. I thought I was completely heald until I watched your videos and realized I still have fear foods. Today I challenged myself and ate some oreos for the first time in more than 5 years !!! Thank you so much for putting this content online, it's very helpful to see someone going through the same thing I used to. I wish you a great recovery, you deserve the best. Sending you lots of love from France ❤️❤️❤️
I’m 14 and have been in recovery for one month. You are so inspirational and I remember watching your videos on my first day of eating on a meal plan and you really helped me to understand why I need to eat and you have made it easier at meal times because I always think: “What would Ro say?”. Thank you so much, you are doing so well and I think you are amazing
imma just say it, Ro is the best thing that’s happened to the internet in a while
i am so insanely proud of you. you have come so far and it just literally makes me wanna cry happy tears when i think about how strong you are. i’m 17 and also recovering, and i love sitting down and eating a snack with you, or challenging stuff with you, it just makes it ten times easier because it’s like i have a bestie who knows exactly what it’s like going through this. you are having a such a positive impact on literally THOUSANDS of people and it’s just so crazy how happy you make people. sending a thousand hugs and lots of love, you deserve the world and more !! keep pushing forward beautiful
You are so perceptive and well-spoken. You're helping so many people with your content 💕
thank you 🤎🤎
Your videos help me unimaginable amounts, 8 minutes into the video I decided to get myself something to eat after not eating breakfast or lunch. Your videos help me so much when I'm having a bad day Ro, ty :)
nourish ur bod bby!!! it deserves it & so do you xxxxx
I recently opened up to my fam about my ed and started therapy. I want to thank you tbh. Im scared but I truly believe you helped me build up the courage to do so
you should be SOO proud of yourself. keep fighting, sending a loong hug xxxx
I recently had to open up to my staff about it in college, I was so uncomfortable doing it but they had to find out why I was fainting so much this year
I don’t have an eating disorder and have never struggled with body image or my relationship with food, BUT I have experienced a whole host of other mental illnesses, and the way you talk about your experience and the mindset you have towards them inspires me and gives me so much confidence in myself. You seem so much healthier and stronger both mentally and physically and it makes me so happy to see how far you’ve come in only 6 months. Nothing but support and good vibes from me 🥰
You helped me really realize my disordered eating. I subconsciously knew I had a problem, but I didn't full-on realize or accept it until I got into watching your channel. I used to only eat one small meal a day and not until the evening and I thought that was normal enough. I haven't quite reached the three meal/three snack system you have but I've definitely improved.
I am a recovered anorexic. I’ve been recovered for 12 years now, so it is possible! You’re doing an amazing job, it’s so hard. Hearing that you want to be a psychologist made me smile, I recovered at age 24 and started my training at 28 - I now have a degree in counselling and work full time in private practice as a psychotherapeutic counsellor and I LOVE it! So it’s all possible and - if you can beat anorexia, you can do anything ❤️
Also - I love you cloud top!
I’m significantly older than you, I don’t want to age myself, but I discovered you on tiktok and became very invested in your recovery. I just have to say you are such an intelligent young lady. You speak so eloquently and I’m in awe of you.
RO, I cannot thank you enough for being such an inspiration to me. You should be SO PROUD of yourself for how far you have come. I started my own channel to document my ED recovery journey a few months ago, and you have been a great role model for me. You are so strong, wonderful and truly an amazing person. Thank you for being you and I wish you all the best in the future. We are ALL HERE supporting you ❤️💪
And we are here for you Maddie ☺️
Maddie you have helped me as well. I am starting to accept my body and listen to my hunger signals
You too are an inspiration Maddie. Both you are Ro are so open and honest.
I'm so so proud of you!!! I also want to give you a huge thanks for sharing your journey with us. I've been struggling with anorexia for 10 years and I have fake recovered so many times. I was relapsing pretty bad when I first found your channel but something made me stay and I kept watching every new video. I found that you sharing your journey actually made me want to recover for real this time, and I kinda felt like it was now or never. So I decided to do my best to get my life back. I don't think you understand how much you've actully helped me. I felt so alone and miserable but when I found you I suddenly had someone I could relate to. You challenging yourself also inspired me to challenge my own fear foods and rules. Thanks for being a recovery buddy. I wish for all of us to be completely free someday
you've got this! keep going xxx
Congrats Ro! You deserve everything you’ve achieved. You are a beautiful person, inside and out.
:,) thank you
I just recently have started feeling like I'm relapsing after finally reaching a healthy weight, but this video really inspired me to get back on track. Thank you so much Ro!
yum u deserve that snack !!! proud of you
I will hit my one month of my ed recovery in 12 days. The last 18 days was super hard. I cried a lot bcs i was suffering w extreme hunger especially at night. And each night before bed i would cried myself to sleep and sometimes skip breakfast and lunch in the next morning. There were days when i just stop eating again or punish myself w exercise when i feel bloated or feel like i was eating a lot. I gain a lot of weight to the point where i feel like i want to go back to my ed. Throughout the 18 days, i struggled a lot. Having to going through edema, body dysmorphia, food guilt, extreme hunger, binge and weight gain in recovery was really hard. But, ur video save me whenever im at my lowest point. So thank you ro and i am so proud of u
Ro, I would love you to do a video for parents. You have helped me to understand what my daughter is going through, especially when she couldn't talk about it. It's a bit easier now as she is recovering and opening up.Hearing your mum in your video is great and what a wonderful support she is to you. Well done, you are brilliant.
when I was in recovery my self, comments on my weight gain, were the most fucking horrible thing ever. so I understand that, dont let that shit bring you down! you are amazing and a true inspiration and you will totally make an amazing psychologist xxx a big hug keep being brave
I can’t tell you how much you have been a help in my own recovery. I’ve been in “recovery” for a year now. But it was only today that I feel like I’ve had a break through. I’m going to fight and I’m going to recover. You’re content shows me that it’s possible to make progress and I’m so grateful for that.
your skin and hair look SO incredibly healthy!!! you’re doing wonderfully. you have got this. 💗💗
You’re glowing. And you’d make a fantastic psychologist… your videos have actually taught me so much and you’re 7 years younger. Best of luck, not that you need it ☺️
I've been recovering from anorexia in my own for about a month. My days have been really hard lately and yesterday i almost gave up, but this video helped me to realise that is not the right thing to do. Thank you so much Ro! We're so so proud of you and we love u
Eating out multiple times a day is a challenge that really helped me in recovery. My dietician challenged me to eat out for every meal for 2 weeks and WOW was it hard. But by the end of it, I felt so proud of myself. I don’t know if that’s something you’d want to attempt but it really helped get rid of a lot of my fear foods. I’m so proud of your progress and I’m so excited for you to thrive in recovery! My biggest piece of advice: tell on yourself. When you restrict or use any disordered behavior, tell your mom, tell your yoga instructor, tell your friends...whoever you can! Talking about it removes that shame and builds a support system. Shame is an eating disorder’s best friend. Again, that’s just what worked for me, but I hope it’s something that may help you too. Love you and thank you for being who you are!
I needed to watch this. Ugh you got the the “am I happy” section, and I’m in tears. It is nice to hear someone else you those words. I have been feeling so stuck and unhappy and have been trying to hide it and it’s hard. You gave me a moment of a break today when I could hear you and relate to what you feel. THANK YOU.
10 plus years in recovery here - and I resonate with everything you are saying here. You’re doing awesome - keep going; it gets even better!
I love how raw and honest you are about your recovery. It's made me consider speaking up and getting help. You're such an inspiring, strong, person and you don't know how much you've helped all your viewer's
Ah Ro.. you are incredible. Thank you for your honesty about now having to face the things anorexia has blocked out. So proud of how far you've come. Also feeling so protective when hearing about those vindictive comments. You're wonderful. Be well.
OMGGGG RO I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!!! WELL DONE!!! I am just about to hit normal BMI range , like probably in two weeks or something and its giving me a little anxiety but hearing that you have as well is so comforting for me!! You go GIRL!!!
you GOT THIS!! x
Thank you for talking about dealing with fullness, and the gross feelings with re-learning how to eat. It's been the biggest struggle for me, and hearing you say it goes away is something I really needed to hear.
Thank you so much, I don't have an eating disorder, but I'm a teacher and working with teens, you're bound to see a kid struggle with this. Thank you for sharing your perspective. Hopefully you'll inspire and motivate many struggling with this to get better 💚
You are literally the reason why I went from quasi recovery to all-in. So, just wanted to say thank you :)
Thank you so much for this video. I just found out Im anorexic and it has been really hard to deal with. I already went back to my ed behaviour so many times and I currently do not have a therapist yet so that has been hard as well. This video really motivated me to start trying harder again and not feel invaledated because I've never been impatient. You've made it so far in these 6 months, it gives me so much hope that I can recover at home as well. So proud of you :))
Girl you are so beautiful and inspirational, I am so proud of you! I have to agree about the CBT. I did it for a few months for my depression and I felt like the therapist was just thinking my problems weren't "bad enough" to be there.
Your parents are really amazing. Your mum especially pushing you along. Her encouragement from the background is one of my favourite things in your videos. Your parents are the best cheer squad.
I can relate so much to your journey, I went through a healing process from anorexia when I was 15-17
Now I'm 19 and my mind has gone to a much much better place, to the point I almost can't understand the way I was thinking back then. a lot of things just returned being balanced and natural and fluid.
You are very inspiring and honest and I wish you so much luck and happiness
I'm 19, too, also had Anorexia since my early teens. I find your videos really relaxing and it's inspiring to see how far you've come. My ED team did not work for me either. It's reassuring to hear its not just me who struggles with focus. I've been recovering (and relapsing) for the last 3 years and still feel I have a 'foggy' brain. Keep it up and be gentle - that applies to everyone!
I am so proud of you for coming as far as you have. You are so strong and have come so far. For me, in recovery, I am no longer severely underweight and can now eat what I want without fear. I used to be really afraid of treat foods like ice cream, donuts, cakes and things like that. I used to be so afraid of this food but now really enjoy them and am excited when I have them. But, I am likely going to be diagnosed with celiac disease which means that I can no longer have any of the food I worked so hard to overcome the fear of. I have worked so hard to not restrict, and eat what I want and it feels like my doctors are going to take all of that hard work away. I have worked so hard to say yes to food and to treat myself to what I want without thinking about calories or if it is “clean” or not. But now, I am so afraid that the things that I actually enjoy will be taken away and my hard work that I spent months on will disappear and will be taken away from me. I am really worried that I won’t have any joy left in food and will go back to restriction because I will have to be so careful with food. Which I am so afraid of and am so sad about. It kind of feels like my life is crumbling before my eyes because I just beat anorexia and now all the joy I have with food is going to be taken away from me. Anyways, sorry this was long it has just been on my mind a lot the past few weeks. (Also your sweater is the cutest thing I have ever seen in my life) Thank you so much for this video! I have related to so many things in here.
I’d like to thank you a lot. You’re such an inspiration. But I feel so alone. I don’t know how to or where to start. I live in France and it seems like dieticians are only here for helping people loose weight. No one understands why I want to gain weight and they keep complimenting my anorexic appearance. I’m tired of giving up on friendships, memories and my life like this.
Your channel gives me the courage I desperately need and somehow it has convinced me that I’ll be able to figure things out sooner or later. ❤️
I read somewhere “the least interesting thing about you is the way you look”. I’m so moved by your willingness to share such a vulnerable story. I don’t really know why this popped up in my TH-cam recommended but I’m glad I watched it. I will admit I thought very shallowly of what anorexia was but I can see there is so many layers to this illness I didn’t know existed. Thank you for opening my heart.
I was there six months ago, and I'm there now, watching this video. I will never be able to tell you in words how proud I am, I'm so proud of you. And saw you blooming during this months was a gift. We love you Ro
I was SO angry that you had to take a break from social media. Not angry at you, but at the situation. Please know YOU HAVE HELPED MORE PEOPLE THAN NOT. Keep posting, they know exactly what they’re doing when they post ‘triggering’ comments which they can pass off as a innocent praise. You have helped people. Thanks RO
I’ve commented already but…. this is intelligent recovery, my heart swells to hear how you process and challenge your negative thoughts…
you are soooooooo inspiring. I absolutely love your journey. I remember the way you TREMBLED when facing your fear foods. there probably still are challenges but girl you will fucking slay them all because look where you got. and it was YOU who did all that. no-one else. you can be sooo proud
" Think of your body like a friend" Wow. That really hit me. Keep going Ro 💞
Hey Ro! An ex ED sufferer here🙈 I wanted to let you know I think the way you’re putting yourself out there and talk about your journey is amazing. This would have been so helpful to me at my time. I see a lot of myself in you in this video emotion-wise especially with the happiness question! I can feel what you’re going through, and can tell you better things are yet to come. It’s such a difficult thing to beat but these days I’m grateful for what I’ve been through - It’s made me who I am today and I wouldn’t change it!
I’ve also since finished studying psychology and am on my way of becoming a therapist. Without having been through anorexia I wouldn’t be able to relate to mental health difficulties as well as I can - it allows me to help others and I thank it every day! Stay strong and keep at it❤️ I’m sending you lots of love
Thank you so so so much for helping me with my recovery and putting your recovery out there. You have helped a lot of people and without you, I would’ve never considered it. Now I’d say I’m so close to full recovery. But also remember, take it easy and love you so much
Dear Ro,
I have been struggling with an Eating Disorder since 12 years of age. I am 35 years now. I went through anorexia, binge eating, bulimia, anorexic bulimic, and all kinds of inbetween. I went from a normal healthy teenage girl to underweight, overweight, sort of slim, underweight, and back again. Now I do not weigh myself anymore. I am still struggling mainly with bulimia right now. It is an automatic thing I do sort of. But your channel has inspired me, it is just fucking hard to eat no matter what. And you have inspired me to try to find a hospital again to kick start therapy. And I had given up on myself for years. So THANK you fot putting life back into my soul and showing me every video, that it is a struggle and a fight but it is worth it. And that food in the end is just food and it should not control my life, but it should help me to live and that my body is allowed love no matter what it looks like. It has carried me through life and has made me survive until now. So now it is time to give something back.
Such a great video this review. Thank you for being such a wise young woman.
All the best to you=) and I wish you all the best you lovely human being.
Yours Sarah
i can't wait to see it go from "rorecovering" to "rorecovered"
I had cbt for other reasons and i found it didn’t work for me either. It was too focused on what to do now and the future when i didn’t even have the motivation or care to think about my future. Psychotherapy was the best option for me and a series of intensive hypnotherapy sessions. Starting yoga after that helped me so much to continue feeling positive. So glad you’ve found what works for you !🥰
Your journey makes me believe I can get better one day 🥺
you will you will darling!!! keep fighting every day! keep taking your life back!! sending lots of love and strength Xxxx
I don’t have an eating disorder, but I do suffer from anxiety and seeing you fight so hard against your mental illness helps me when I’m struggling. also your room is so cute i love it
RO I’m SO FREAKING PROUD OF YOU!!!!!! You don’t know how much you are helping me!!! I ate watermelon today and I felt so guilty and wanted to workout and burn those calories but I didn’t, because I thought of you!!! Thank you Ro❤️
I find your videos really calming and reassuring. I went through a spell of something that was at danger of becoming an eating disorder and occasionally find myself wanting to go back into the bad habits. I personally find your videos very helpful to affirm my much healthier lifestyle. So glad you are getting your life back, you have so much living to do! Wishing you only the best
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been following your journey since the beginning, i am so so proud of you. WELL DONE RO xxx
I think you have alot of good boundaries set up.. I like how you talk and share about this illness and your recovery from it. You speak well and know what is proper to say and what isn't. You protect other recovered as well. You have gotten good therapy. I have practiced yoga for most of my life. It saved me looking back. I have recovered in many ways. I taught so many fitness classes. I'm healthy but my teeth have paid the price sadly. Everything else is way better. Hair skin nails... Body image... Well let's say good and bad days happen to all of us. Take care RO... Love you from Los Angeles 🤍🕊️
So utterly brave and inspirational. Darling you’ve got. This, life. Is there for you. For whatever you dream. You will get there ❤️
I’ve been recovered for about this amount of time too ! You look stunning , your eyes and skin glow ✨ I think one thing I notice about my self is the way “my eyes shine” in photos now ✌🏻💗💗
I'm so happy for you and proud of you. You're so bright
You always upload at the perfect time and help me when I’m at my lowest. When you talk about “would you do this to your younger self“ that phrase has impacted me more than I think you realize.
You are a goddess Ro 💕
You are such an inspiration and I am in love with your videos!!
I just started recovery and it helps me so much.
Also if it’s ok to suggest or more to ask, can your parents do a video or like write a blog or something about how to help your child with recovery (Mainly early recovery)? Because my mom is struggling with that and your parents are amazing and seem so helpful…
I just wanted to express how proud and of my gratitude for you sweet Ro!! I was told by almost every health professional that I should be attached to a feeding tube, in patient, in the hospital. I was told even more times, I will NEVER (literally “never”) be able to gain on my own. I have a tremendous amount of appreciation for my therapist and dietitian (queens!) but there were many moments they told me not to be afraid to consider going to hospital. But that scared me more than my fear of weight gain. People kept telling me to think of long terms goals but I couldn’t. I’m too present and in this case, I used it for good, too stubborn to give in to people telling me I couldn’t and to the fear of my care in a hospital that doesn’t know me as a person. Added, I have chronic illness - an IBD - that made this all so much scarier. However, with your similar journey choosing on your OWN to eat, although my medical issues are actually worse, I have been able to gain to a healthy BMI on my own and my doctors are actually (sadly not until now) willing to address things out of my control and such a low weight. My anxiety is slowing dissipating and I’d take a healthy mind and weight over even a healthy physical body ANY day. Thank you for documenting your journey, struggle and triumphs and being an internet “friend” to a human like me :) you rock!!!!
And your soul is radiating inside and out! I pray for what you face inside, but know that even so, you are NOT broken and you’ve shown yourself you are capable of finding the strength to “recover” not just cope. Here’s to better days lady ♥️
Also - a major mantra from my therapist for the mentally down days : you my friend have a 100% track record for making it through EVERY bad, horrible day. Feel what you need to feel, understand why you feel that way. You are LOVED and in the midst of whatever you may be facing today, never alone
Aww great to see you Ro, wow can't believe I've been following you for 6 months. Kudos to you for sticking at your recovery journey for this long so far. You're truly inspiring and such a responsible example for others. Your channel is a lovely safe place and your vlogs so calming, reassuring and encouraging.... Bless you. A beautiful, powerful soul ❤️
Your parents seemed totally incredible in supporting you through recovery! That too was so nice to see!
I´m currently in the begging of recovery and I feel like I´m in a constant quasi relapse/in and out of recovery. I can´t commit and I´m miserable and stressed all the time while also hating myself for being here. Some of your responses were very eye opening and I´m happy for you. Thanks.
I guess its very scary! I totally get that. It sounds cheesy, but you can actually do it. You will feel better. You deserve it
Sending love and light
oh babe you are in the thick of it!!! its wild how healing from different illnesses can be so similar... what you said about your current mental state really hit home for me having gone through years of unaddressed mental illness... when you first tackle it and be honest with yourself, you get the sort of rush of fast results... like the first month I was on antidepressants I was like holy shit I can get out of bed!!! holy shit I want to go for a walk and its no big deal! but the hardest part is the plateau when you have to really rebuild your life and your self worth. it takes years of practice but it really only gets better with time. its incredible - you'll look back at this video in a few years and be sooooooo happy and proud of yourself for getting through the hardest part. you're incredible, ro! I'm sending you big sister vibes from across the world!!! you're doing amazing
Ro, your happy cloud shirt is so so lovely and I love that color of blue it looks so gentle and gives nice happy vibes. It is good to hear from you and I am happy for you on your journey. You can do this!
Girl u are one LOGICAL QUEEN and u have an extremely beautiful brain thank you for sharing your process and being a healthy little corner of the world
Omg u look so good!!! U look so healthy and radiant!!!!! Your skin is so glowie and bright!!!!!! Im so happy for you!!!!!! I hope you love and enjoy your life, and food!!!!!! Much love ❤ I'm so happy for you!!!!!!
I don’t have any type of eating disorder but I love your videos because they are sooo inspiring with how determined and strong minded you are, you’re doing amazing
You're the most beautifull human being! Sending lot's of love
I may not have anorexia but over the past 6 months watching Ro I've realized i do have some sort of ED. I binge and restrict in a constant cycle. Watching Ro has helped me figure out my issues and be better to myself. And honestly, i am better. I wont specify how since it might trigger others but, I am better. Thank you Ro because you are such a big part of my recovery. ❤
You’re so incredibly strong and inspiring ❤️ thank you so much for making these videos.
It’s helping me get through working on my binge eating and having a relationship with food ❤️
So glad you have taken the decision to recover whilst you're young and can create a lovely life for yourself. Definitely don't waste any more of your life on anorexia ❤️
So incredibly proud of you to see how far you've come. Being on a similar journey, your videos have helped me so so much. Literally, I remember one time I was going to restrict myself after feeling a lot of guilt but after watching one of your videos it pushed me not to do so. Sending lots of love xx
This video is so necessary for everyone who’s struggling with an ED and is going through recovery! You are the best, thank u
thank u for being here