You deserve so much more recognition, you’re so eloquently spoken, really emotionally intelligent yet straight to the point. Feeling grateful to have found your channel we need to share it!
This describes me perfectly :'( I finally allow myself to eat whatever I want but there's still so much guilt around it and I still think about the calories and count them and stuff... but it's not as bad as before I guess.
The biggest thing that's holding me back in recovery is that I just can't stop counting calories. I don't use any app to count them anymore but because I remember almost every foods calories I find it so hard to stop. What can I do, I've tried to fully recover for 15 months now
you can reprogram the behavior. before any behavior there first is a thought...and when you catch the thought then you have a CHOICE to not act on it, move away, distract. and I totally get that the behavior is very automatic at first but you need to practice the awareness of it, and once you become aware then you do have a choice to not act on the thought. the more you do it and stay consistent the easier it gets. you may not have the control of the thought at first, but you do have a choice the way you ACT on the thought.
I asked God to help me to erase the memory of all the calorie numbers for each food and then I avoided looking at labels of new food containers like the plague! The only time it's helpful is to make sure you're eating at least 2500-3000 calories/day...everyday. YOU CAN DO IT : )
i may not be fully letting go today but i swear that im doing my best everyday and that im fully commited no matter what happen.. im on my 2 months recovery now and still on going (i got my period back on just 1 month of recovery and im so grateful)... im always bloated too but i noticed that if i will just continue eating.. i dont feel like bloated anymore sometimes even im already full but still hungry
THIS is the video for me!! It seems like you were reading my mind while making this video...thank you so much, it is incredibly helpful!! You are so precious ❤️
Exactly how I feel too..i tried finding out what category of eating disorder I have.couldnt classify myself,but I surely knew I have eating issues..she described it pretty well..
Hello, thank you so much for this video I did find it helpful. You articulate SO well. I've been in recovery since early 2018 and know at the moment I still have a lot of thoughts about food, checking obsessions and cravings I don't fully give into at times. Have to keep working on recovery, but know this is a journey! I am trying to be kind to myself, but I find this is a real challenge in my recovery. The ED constantly tries to find faults and that "I'm not doing good enough". Thank you again for your videos, and sharing your experience x
I really want to let go but for example today I still wanted food after breakfast, so I kept eating. But because my hunger cues are so screwed up I went way past the point of fullness and felt bloated and gross all day. So now I haven't eaten in like 10 hours, and I don't think I will eat anything else today, because I genuinely don't want to. This has been going on for so long, I feel like I can't have normal eating patterns. I wish I could eat more smaller meals because it would be easier on my digestion but I just can't do it :'(
Louella.y that same thing happens to me, I’m sorry. I’ve found that if you go too long without eating after that happens, it’s more likely for the cycle to continue because you may end up being very hungry or continue to have messed up hunger cues. Good luck
Hello Teresa, the tips and pieces of advice you give in your videos is very useful to me. I wanted to ask you: Do I need to stop exercising to fully recover? Can it be counterproductive? I've heard you talking about it, and I think I know what you think, but in my case, I've been fighting with this for 20 years and all through this time forced to follow useless, extremely limiting and even aggressive types of treatments, and this is the first time 'I' just want to do it on my own (I am controlled by physicians, though, but on my account), and so this is the first time in over 20 years that I am 'allowed' to move my body and start 'feeling' it. I just feel well exercising, but I fear it might 'feed' my eating-disorder mind. So I'd like to know what you think. Thank you!
You're explaining things very well. I can recognize myself in everything you're saying. It's crazy how much it sounds like me. Thank you for sharing these things, because it helps others
This was definitely one of my favorite videos! Very relatable and tangible examples to know where I’m really at. And how great it will be when I truly let go. Thank you for your continued inspiration! ❤️
I know I already commented but I wanted people to know that writing down your process in a dairy is very helpful. You can write down success things, no matter how small, they matter, and also write down things that didnt go as planned. It really helps you see that you do improve. I also think that failing sometimes is a part of recovery when it comes to anything really
Can i ask you what age you are because i am and been going tru eating disorder since i was 25 and now i am 36 and still struggling. But cause of my age i believe theres not much help... i believe its embarrassing also like look how old i am but still i cant get my self together please help me hun if u can in be trouble i am
Thanks for the video, I'm actually stuck right now and have all the problems you talked about. I've been trying to stop counting but it's so hard and I constantly feel guilty for eating if I don't count my calories exactly.
The problem is that even not disordered people around me do this they talk about losing weight. Even some do fast because of religion reasons. I live in Muslim country. Here in Ramadan holy month people fast only in iftar time they are allowed to eat. Even some strictly religious people if they broke their fast duri g Ramadan as punishment they fast two more months. So that's why I feel ashamed.
Yes people sometimes restrict or fast because of religious reasons. That's why I freak out why don't they later when they finish don't feel extreme hunger don't binge eat.
@@mariameldessouki3680 Thank you very much for your support. There is no professional support about eating disorders in my country. This topic is not discussed and even ppl professional therapists as well don't believe in it is existence. Even despite I am severely depressed and suicidal the only crucial step that keeps me away from committee suicide is my faith to God because I know it is the greatest sin that yòu can do and those words that you will be burnt in he'll forever always sounds in my head. At the same time I really find it difficult to deal with life and my ED.
But je doesn't work for bulimic people. Lile i restrict fast and binge and purge and do it again. Im.not underweight (23 BMI). I want eat but every time i eat is a binge so i dont eat. Can i eat what i want ? And binge ? Am i gonna binge all my life ? Someone help me please im on a 48h fast maybe more. And ik how im gonna end up.
And its a topic that i look to acuallly, about the control, restriction that actually can be reason why we cant let go... its the HOOK ! *Actually i have looked so many videos about the topic, but i wasnt very aware of that part: control and restriction ... Thanks
You deserve so much more recognition, you’re so eloquently spoken, really emotionally intelligent yet straight to the point. Feeling grateful to have found your channel we need to share it!
I so agree! How is this approach not what everyone recommends for ed recovery?
This is helpful. Please address allergies, severe illness, and the principles you discuss with regard to feeding children.
So good
This describes me perfectly :'( I finally allow myself to eat whatever I want but there's still so much guilt around it and I still think about the calories and count them and stuff... but it's not as bad as before I guess.
Hello guys! Hope you find it helpful:)
The biggest thing that's holding me back in recovery is that I just can't stop counting calories. I don't use any app to count them anymore but because I remember almost every foods calories I find it so hard to stop. What can I do, I've tried to fully recover for 15 months now
you can reprogram the behavior. before any behavior there first is a thought...and when you catch the thought then you have a CHOICE to not act on it, move away, distract. and I totally get that the behavior is very automatic at first but you need to practice the awareness of it, and once you become aware then you do have a choice to not act on the thought. the more you do it and stay consistent the easier it gets. you may not have the control of the thought at first, but you do have a choice the way you ACT on the thought.
Just stop
I asked God to help me to erase the memory of all the calorie numbers for each food and then I avoided looking at labels of new food containers like the plague!
The only time it's helpful is to make sure you're eating at least 2500-3000 calories/day...everyday.
YOU CAN DO IT : )
You’re so underrated! One of the best recovery channels out there, and my personal fav!
i may not be fully letting go today but i swear that im doing my best everyday and that im fully commited no matter what happen.. im on my 2 months recovery now and still on going (i got my period back on just 1 month of recovery and im so grateful)... im always bloated too but i noticed that if i will just continue eating.. i dont feel like bloated anymore sometimes even im already full but still hungry
THIS is the video for me!! It seems like you were reading my mind while making this video...thank you so much, it is incredibly helpful!! You are so precious ❤️
chiarakiko I second that
Exactly how I feel too..i tried finding out what category of eating disorder I have.couldnt classify myself,but I surely knew I have eating issues..she described it pretty well..
Hello, thank you so much for this video I did find it helpful. You articulate SO well.
I've been in recovery since early 2018 and know at the moment I still have a lot of thoughts about food, checking obsessions and cravings I don't fully give into at times.
Have to keep working on recovery, but know this is a journey! I am trying to be kind to myself, but I find this is a real challenge in my recovery. The ED constantly tries to find faults and that "I'm not doing good enough".
Thank you again for your videos, and sharing your experience x
I listened to this yesterday after falling back into some not so desirable habits, and I just want to say - THANK YOU
I really want to let go but for example today I still wanted food after breakfast, so I kept eating. But because my hunger cues are so screwed up I went way past the point of fullness and felt bloated and gross all day. So now I haven't eaten in like 10 hours, and I don't think I will eat anything else today, because I genuinely don't want to. This has been going on for so long, I feel like I can't have normal eating patterns. I wish I could eat more smaller meals because it would be easier on my digestion but I just can't do it :'(
Louella.y that same thing happens to me, I’m sorry. I’ve found that if you go too long without eating after that happens, it’s more likely for the cycle to continue because you may end up being very hungry or continue to have messed up hunger cues. Good luck
Went through the exact same thing yesterday
hey!
Elisa - you are a blessing!
Hello Teresa, the tips and pieces of advice you give in your videos is very useful to me. I wanted to ask you: Do I need to stop exercising to fully recover? Can it be counterproductive? I've heard you talking about it, and I think I know what you think, but in my case, I've been fighting with this for 20 years and all through this time forced to follow useless, extremely limiting and even aggressive types of treatments, and this is the first time 'I' just want to do it on my own (I am controlled by physicians, though, but on my account), and so this is the first time in over 20 years that I am 'allowed' to move my body and start 'feeling' it. I just feel well exercising, but I fear it might 'feed' my eating-disorder mind. So I'd like to know what you think. Thank you!
You're explaining things very well. I can recognize myself in everything you're saying. It's crazy how much it sounds like me. Thank you for sharing these things, because it helps others
So helpful. Thank you very much Elisa, you are amazing
This was definitely one of my favorite videos! Very relatable and tangible examples to know where I’m really at. And how great it will be when I truly let go. Thank you for your continued inspiration! ❤️
I know I already commented but I wanted people to know that writing down your process in a dairy is very helpful. You can write down success things, no matter how small, they matter, and also write down things that didnt go as planned. It really helps you see that you do improve. I also think that failing sometimes is a part of recovery when it comes to anything really
you always have the perfect timing!
Can i ask you what age you are because i am and been going tru eating disorder since i was 25 and now i am 36 and still struggling. But cause of my age i believe theres not much help... i believe its embarrassing also like look how old i am but still i cant get my self together please help me hun if u can in be trouble i am
Thanks for the video, I'm actually stuck right now and have all the problems you talked about. I've been trying to stop counting but it's so hard and I constantly feel guilty for eating if I don't count my calories exactly.
You’re such an inspiration! Thank you so much 💞
The problem is that even not disordered people around me do this they talk about losing weight. Even some do fast because of religion reasons. I live in Muslim country. Here in Ramadan holy month people fast only in iftar time they are allowed to eat. Even some strictly religious people if they broke their fast duri g Ramadan as punishment they fast two more months. So that's why I feel ashamed.
Wow I'd never thought of that but this is a tough situation... just remember that caring for your health is the right thing to do 💙
Yes people sometimes restrict or fast because of religious reasons. That's why I freak out why don't they later when they finish don't feel extreme hunger don't binge eat.
M Louw Yes great. The point and purpose have more to do. Thank you.
@@mariameldessouki3680 Thank you very much for your support. There is no professional support about eating disorders in my country. This topic is not discussed and even ppl professional therapists as well don't believe in it is existence. Even despite I am severely depressed and suicidal the only crucial step that keeps me away from committee suicide is my faith to God because I know it is the greatest sin that yòu can do and those words that you will be burnt in he'll forever always sounds in my head. At the same time I really find it difficult to deal with life and my ED.
@@mariameldessouki3680 Yes let's fight.
But je doesn't work for bulimic people. Lile i restrict fast and binge and purge and do it again. Im.not underweight (23 BMI). I want eat but every time i eat is a binge so i dont eat.
Can i eat what i want ? And binge ? Am i gonna binge all my life ? Someone help me please im on a 48h fast maybe more. And ik how im gonna end up.
And its a topic that i look to acuallly, about the control, restriction that actually can be reason why we cant let go... its the HOOK ! *Actually i have looked so many videos about the topic, but i wasnt very aware of that part: control and restriction ... Thanks
This was so helpful for me today, thank you!
thank you SO much for this video !! :D
1- What do you eat when your hungry but can't/have think of what you want/crave?
Thanks for this!!!
Hei Elisa! Kiitos tästä videosta☺ se auttoi paljon
Thankyou