So I am on Day 3 of the 30 day reboot where I go 30 days alcohol free. So far, there have been no issues- I simply have not drank. The book I am following is geared more for those who really struggle with alcohol advises to remove all alcohol from the house. I probably …
Category: Mind
Alcohol and Eating Disorder Recovery
This is a topic that I think we will revisit on this blog periodically. And so okay here’s the thing- I really like wine. There is no way around it- no way to sugar coat it… I enjoy a few glasses. And if you’re looking for someone who has it all together each and every …
Fitness Goals and Eating Disorder Recovery
These are my own views and opinions which I am not passing off as treatment, and it is recommended that you consult with a healthcare provider before starting any fitness routine . So I know there is a whole thing with setting fitness goals, having fitness goals, idealization of goal physiques, etc. It can become …
Eating Disorder Recovery In Quarantine
I did another post on COVID-19 a couple weeks ago that was not specific to eating disorder (ED) recovery. I talked about my three-day stint in fear and anxiety, which could have been a recipe for disaster but luckily I was able to move forward and I am still happy to say that I am, …
Do You Have Food Guilt?
“Did I eat too much?” I turned to my friend that I just had dinner with and asked her what she thought. “UM- I don’t know I think you ate the same as I did I am not really sure why are you asking me this?” She replied. Good Question. Why was I asking someone …
Why Diets Don’t Work
As someone who has experienced the restriction/binge cycle, I can personally tell you that diets don’t work. Restriction is Not the Answer. My personal experience with restrictive eating habits was that I would at some point give in and “binge”- a primal urge to satisfy my hunger. Unfortunately after having a binge episode (onset from …
Surviving and Thriving During COVID-19 – A Journey
I felt an urge to write today- FINALLY. I may as well address the obviously trending topic, COVID-19. How have you been doing? Are you barely surviving? Are you doing really well amidst all these changes? I’ve Just Been Over Here Trying To Keep My Cool. So I have been considerably silent on here considering …