I know this is more of an eating disorder but heck... If we're all struggling so bad with weight, have we all not got some type of disorder going on?
Well, today I binged for the first time in a while but I caught myself this time!
I caught that little voice of mine telling myself "I'm bad" and that "I'd failed" and that "I should be ashamed of myself" and that "I should do another fast day tomorrow to make up for it". I caught myself self-punishing with fasts!
So new healthy self-talk - "You made a mistake, that's normal, it's understandable that you turned to food for comfort today, in the grand scheme of things it's really not going to affect your health or weight-loss. You could do with some decent food tomorrow to keep your energy levels up. Plan a healthy day, stick to it and continue with your light/fast day on Thursday as planned. You can do this! Don't worry you're going to get through it and are doing really well! You don't need to punish yourself."
*Stops hanging my head in shame, looks up and starts to find confidence in moving forward*
I've heard people saying before that it's a type of self-punishment but it's never resonated with me as I've never had the self-insight.
Catching myself today with that little bit of negative self-talk and becoming aware of the fact that I really am punishing myself, seems so little but really is a massive turning point for me.
Little victories, big difference.
Thank you, everyone, who has shown and continues to show support here!
It means a lot.
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What a brave post and so helpful to everyone who is going through the same kind of doubts ☺️You showed tremendous insight to catch yourself and turn it around. That’s a fantastic achievement. Now you’ve done it once you are much more likely to do it again. Realising that you are not a bad person who deserves punishing but someone wanting better health for yourself is important. Learning how to handle those emotional moments that have sabotaged your weight loss in the past when you have been feeling disappointed in yourself is the best way forward. You have found a great way to help yourself and through that are helping others. Wow 😮 You are wonderful 😊
I agree that many of us have issues with food. I think I ‘self medicate’ when I feel tired or upset about something. Or should I say ‘I did’ as I’m now in week 2 of healthy eating!
Thanks for sharing this MTM - bingeing is a very hard habit to break I know. I find it comforting to know though that others struggle with it too - and your example gives me the confidence to keep trying to overcome it. You’ve also made me stop and think how I’m doing in this area as I’ve found the last couple of days a struggle. So maybe some self reflection is needed. I agree that negative self talk is so destructive. Draw a line under it and move on - if you are feeling uncomfortable today I would suggest drinking lots of water and going for a walk. Not to punish yourself of course but to give your digestive system a helping hand 😊 have a great day and thanks again for your honesty 😊
😊 thanks. I'm glad it could help and hope you get to the same place with time.
It is harder today as I'm back at square 1 with the cravings, but yes, I'm planning to keep myself busy walking and being out in nature today so it's only a matter of time before the cravings start to get easier again. Thank you.
So pleased you wrote this. It really resonated with me.
I’ve been doing so well since last summer but since Covid hit it’s got me (the world) out of sorts. It’s good to have a reminder to be kind to ourselves after all we are kind to others so why not ourselves. We all deserve kindness.
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