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Thursday, September 10, 2009

So for those of you who don't know, I have a LONG Eating Disorder history. Basically it started half a lifetime ago (16 years ago) with Anorexia and has continued to this day.

Now I have been to the same dietitian for the past, oh, eight years? She has seen me at my absolute *worst*, and would really like me not to go back there again.

In the past 4 months I have lost 50 lbs. I've gone from 171 lbs. to 120 lbs. so it's really 51 lbs, but whatever. Anyway, my dietitian is concerned and thinks I am "too thin". My parents think I don't look good at this weight. My therapist says my face is sunken in.

So my new goal is 124 lbs. Not by choice, but by my parents' urging. They say they will give me their laptop, take me on vacation. I think it's bribes, but I really do need a vacation. What do you think of this new plan?

Pale

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RAYLINSTEPHENS 9/11/2009 6:35AM

I think we are both in the same boat here with you being 3 inches taller than me.
I guess we both need to put back about 5 lbs

We are both going to grow from this experience (pardon the pun) and I think we are both doing the right thing.

The laptop and vacation are just extra perks!! My face never got that sunken-in look or ashen, and my body still does have fat. But to be unable to donate my blood platelets is not an option. There is nothing wrong with size 4-6 jeans either. And I doubt either of us is going to go up a size in 5 lbs.

I think maybe it is time for me to address Strength Training a bit more even if I do not wish to reduce my Cardio. Muscles weigh more!!

Love you Pale,
Linda

Comment edited on: 9/11/2009 6:36:59 AM

AILEBBELIA 9/10/2009 11:35PM

Please take care. I think that when we lose a lot of weight, we lose our perception of ourselves. I've lost 51 pounds too and when I look in the mirror, I can't see it.

Yeah, it does sound like a bribe. I think it's best that you do because you want to be healthy.

DROXINE 9/10/2009 12:58PM

How do you feel about it? You say it seems like bribes, and I can understand how it would irritate you. If it happened to me, I would think they didn't understand me at all. But you've lost a lot of weight in 4 months, maybe enough to make people concerned. Your parents probably worry that your weight loss will continue beyond healthy limits. Maybe they think this is the only way they can think of to help you.
Being here at Sparks shows you have the desire to follow a healthy plan. Another positive thing is that you're seeing a dietitian. She's a professional and knows what she's talking about. If it was me, I would trust her and follow her guidelines toward my healthy weight. I would also speak honestly to my parents about how the offer of gifts makes me feel.