To me, diet is about taking stuff out of your life, like sugar, dairy, processed food, etc., and if you eat those things, you were unhealthy and bad. Health, on the other hand, is about adding things to your routine. Not sleeping well? Instead of cutting out things you enjoy like social media or television,… Continue reading Health is about adding MORE!
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Fat does not equal poor health.
I recently had some blood work done and the results were not remarkable. In fact, they were consistent with my labs my whole life. Normal. Unremarkable. But I’m overweight. So how can I have fat and be healthy? Lab results September 2020. All measures are well within range and demonstrate good health. First, don’t judge… Continue reading Fat does not equal poor health.
Set backs.
Road to Recovery 🖊 Emma Jones Recovery from an eating disorder is not linear. The road to recovery is bumpy and scary and long. This past weekend I had my first real bump and I was not prepared. It all started with a physical for a life insurance policy. I had to have some blood… Continue reading Set backs.
What is binge eating disorder?
People often ask, what is BED and how does it differ from emotional eating or just overeating? Overeating is not the same thing as binge eating disorder. BED is a medical condition. In general, it depends on how frequently you binge, whether you lose control and feel like you can’t stop eating, and how you… Continue reading What is binge eating disorder?
“So, wait. YOU have an eating disorder?”
The painful reaction to my BED. One of the hardest parts about my diagnosis is the reluctance of people around me to accept or understand what I am going though, and have gone through for a very long time. I don’t look like what most people would imagine a person with an eating disorder looks… Continue reading “So, wait. YOU have an eating disorder?”
Restrict. Binge. Guilt. Repeat.
Anyone else know that song by Fatboy Slim? “Eat. Sleep. Rave. Repeat.” Well, the beat is cool and runs though my head a lot. It’s a great workout song as it gets you pumped for any gym sesh! That beat is the inspo for this post. Restrict. Binge. Guilt. Repeat. Restrict. Binge. Guilt. Repeat. has… Continue reading Restrict. Binge. Guilt. Repeat.
Getting Out Of My Bed 