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!
To 3FC I am glad you joined us.You came to the right place as we are all filled with lots of support. Be sure to look around the site and get familiar with everything ask all the questions you haveas they will get answered. I look forward to seeing your progress so be sure to keep posting. Good luck!
