Weighed myself today for the first time....
 

...in about 15 months. Boy, was that a mistake. I'm up 30 lbs. from what my "normal" was before I started having babies.

I'm under treatment for binge eating disorder and under strict orders NOT to restrict food in any way. I have some orthopedic issues which prevent too much exercise. I'm trying to accept that this just might be what my weight is while I'm working on my mind and emotions. I know that if I can get my mind "right" it will help my weight in the long run but it's really hard to like myself at this weight.


Anyone else in the same boat?

not in the same boat, but all too familiar with letting my weight rule my moods. Just wanted to offer my support and say that I really believe with positive thinking, faith and support you can overcome anything. Work on the internal you first, that's most important. Everything else will follow. :hug:

Don't focus so much on what the scale says. Focus more on loving you/how you feel about yourself, as well as being healthy. Eat right, not less. Get healthy, not skinny. When I start to obsess over getting thin, I make poor decisions and display impulsive/compulsive behaviors such as over-eating. When I focus on making smart choices and being HEALTHY I tend to do much better... You stay positive and don't give up. ;-) xoxoxo

Sorry about the gain. I'm sure a lot of us can relate.

I have a 22 month old and weigh a few lbs more than I did the day I went into the hospital to have her, which means that I am about 25 lbs higher than I was pre-pregnancy.

It's tough to take, but I keep thinking that it can't get any worse. Or can it?

I'm sure you're tempted to diet, but stick with the advice of your therapist! I'm sure in the long run the weight will come off when the time's right.

I am also on a binge eating program where food isn't to e restricted, I'm only allowed to weight myself once a week and I'm not allowed to measure or calculate calories etc. And I've gone up in lbs too so I really feel for you :hug: I guess binge disorders are one of those things that sadly til you have them under control, wont really help you lose weight. Just think how easier it's going to be to lose that weight with a happy & healthy mind :) It does frustrate me too, but I'd rather learn how to accept my weight at any number I guess than be permanently unhappy.

Originally Posted by Spoz:
I am also on a binge eating program where food isn't to e restricted, I'm only allowed to weight myself once a week and I'm not allowed to measure or calculate calories etc. And I've gone up in lbs too so I really feel for you :hug: I guess binge disorders are one of those things that sadly til you have them under control, wont really help you lose weight. Just think how easier it's going to be to lose that weight with a happy & healthy mind :) It does frustrate me too, but I'd rather learn how to accept my weight at any number I guess than be permanently unhappy.

It's so nice to hear of someone who knows what I'm going through. It's just that my idea of happiness has been so tied in with my weight for so many years, it's hard to let that go.

I know it's very very difficult. The process isn't easy and sometimes it looks like I have two choices 1 - to have a happy mind where i dont binge but i never lose the weight or 2 - i keep trying to lose the weight and continue to binge and feel guilty.

Let's both hang in there though, in the end it must be worth it. If you ever need a good rant feel free to PM me :)