hi everyone! i'm new here...i will try to keep my intro. short.
my name is em. i am 24 years old, and have dealt with binge eating for as long as i can remember. i have gotten a much better handle on it since high school, but this year, with a number of life changes and difficult events, i have slipped a bit.
last winter, i lost around 40 pounds and was about 3 pounds from my goal weight. i didn't binge for about two months. for a number of reasons, i gained back 30 pounds. i was in a really low place for a long time, but i am seeing the light again, and am ready to do this for good.
i am tired of working so hard and sabotaging myself, and i am ready to deal with this head-on. i am on day 4 of being binge free, and i know i have my work cut out for me. however, i also feel like i am really starting to examine the reasons i am eating, and not just the eating itself. it is this self-reflection that i believe will help me conquer this binge eating for good. i also believe that the support of this and other forums will be a big help!
i have always eaten healthy foods, just too much at times. i am also very active, which i think has helped offset some of the excess calorie consumption. my plan is simple: eat when i am hungry, stop when i am full. eat as many "whole" foods as possible and limit processed foods. exercise each day.
i just wanted to say "hello", and i am looking forward to getting to know you all!