Do I still eat?: So I'm trying to... - Talk ED (eating d...

Talk ED (eating disorders)

3,549 members1,491 posts

Do I still eat?

HenC profile image
HenC
1 Reply

So I'm trying to follow a basic meal plan of 3 meals and a couple snacks a day, and then just eat when I'm hungry throughout the day, but this morning I had a bigger than normal snack before lunch and now it's time for my afternoon snack, but if I'm not hungry should I go off the meal plan and not eat it. (Three weeks in recovery now)

Written by
HenC profile image
HenC
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
1 Reply

Its so tempting - and the mind plays amazing tricks - I'm in recovery and I have just the same battle - the ED uses any excuse to pull you back into its grips - "my bread was thicker so I don't need as much potato...." there's always a reason to not eat - but never a reason to eat in my experience. I found that only by sticking to the plan whatever did I continue to recover - so don't let the ED pull you back into its grips.

You may also like...

Binge eating disorder

Hi all, I'm new to this platform and am looking to find some people who might be going through the...

Hot flashes from lack of estrogen

I have had anorexia for 27 yrs now. I'm 39 female. For the past 6 months or so I have been having...

Long Term Issues Due to Anorexia?

Everyone, I had anorexia during my twenties. I'm now mid thirties so it has been a while. Having...