![TW: eating disorder behaviours.
As a child I used to eat some Easter egg and then save the rest for tomorrow and the next day. Some day's I would eat more and some day's I'd eat less.
The first time I remember feeling like I couldn't stop eating chocolate was an Easter egg.
I kept wrapping it up in the foil, then going back for another piece. Wrap it up. Go back. Until I had eaten the whole thing. I couldn't stop thinking about it while it was still there to be eaten!
Context: I was 19. I'd been dieting to 'look good' as a bridesmaid at my cousin's wedding in the February. I was eating low calories and writing down everything to make sure I didn't go over.
The first time I (tried to) purge was a Lindt chocolate bunny.
Context: I was 20. I'd been travelling around Australia for 6 weeks and had gained some weight. I was desperate to lose it, so I started eating 'healthy' which at the time meant only fruit, salad/veggies and protein.
I was still living in Australia and my grandma had sent me a package with Easter chocolates (because UK chocolate tastes different to Australian). I let myself have a bit of chocolate. Which turned into me eating the whole bunny, panicking and trying to get rid of it, but nothing would come out.
This year, my grandma bought me an egg (even though I'm 30) 😍 and I ate it a few weeks ago! It was yummy. It took me a few days to finish it and I really enjoyed it.
TAKE HOME MESSAGE: It's not the chocolate to blame for your behaviour, it's your rules around that food.
I believe that you can eat chocolate every day as part of a varied diet (diet as in the food you eat not a set of rules).
Restricting certain foods can lead to bingeing (or perceived bingeing - if you ate more than you thought you 'should').
Planning to purge can also lead to over consuming foods or bingeing. But know that making yourself sick or taking laxatives is incredibly damaging for your body and you're not getting rid of all the calories.
And Easter is only a few days 🐰🍫 If you're struggling with the food aspect, then know Easter will be over soon.
If you're really scared about the chocolate/food, what can you choose to focus on instead?]()
TW: eating disorder behaviours. As a child I used to eat some Easter egg and then save the rest for tomorrow and the next day. Some day's I would eat more and some day's I'd eat less. The first time I remember feeling like I couldn't stop eating chocolate was an Easter egg. I kept wrapping it up in the foil, then going back for another piece. Wrap it up. Go back. Until I had eaten the whole thing. I couldn't stop thinking about it while it was still there to be eaten! Context: I was 19. I'd been dieting to 'look good' as a bridesmaid at my cousin's wedding in the February. I was eating low calories and writing down everything to make sure I didn't go over. The first time I (tried to) purge was a Lindt chocolate bunny. Context: I was 20. I'd been travelling around Australia for 6 weeks and had gained some weight. I was desperate to lose it, so I started eating 'healthy' which at the time meant only fruit, salad/veggies and protein. I was still living in Australia and my grandma had sent me a package with Easter chocolates (because UK chocolate tastes different to Australian). I let myself have a bit of chocolate. Which turned into me eating the whole bunny, panicking and trying to get rid of it, but nothing would come out. This year, my grandma bought me an egg (even though I'm 30) 😍 and I ate it a few weeks ago! It was yummy. It took me a few days to finish it and I really enjoyed it. TAKE HOME MESSAGE: It's not the chocolate to blame for your behaviour, it's your rules around that food. I believe that you can eat chocolate every day as part of a varied diet (diet as in the food you eat not a set of rules). Restricting certain foods can lead to bingeing (or perceived bingeing - if you ate more than you thought you 'should'). Planning to purge can also lead to over consuming foods or bingeing. But know that making yourself sick or taking laxatives is incredibly damaging for your body and you're not getting rid of all the calories. And Easter is only a few days 🐰🍫 If you're struggling with the food aspect, then know Easter will be over soon. If you're really scared about the chocolate/food, what can you choose to focus on instead? ![Well woman Wednesday TONIGHT at 8pm on @adegokeclinic
We're exploring loved experiences of eating disorders and recovery, staying healthy and answering your questions 💕
I'm super excited as this is the first IG panel I've done!!
See you later 🐊]()
Well woman Wednesday TONIGHT at 8pm on @adegokeclinic We're exploring loved experiences of eating disorders and recovery, staying healthy and answering your questions 💕 I'm super excited as this is the first IG panel I've done!! See you later 🐊 ![👏 @comparedtowho
You are not your weight!
Which of your good qualities and achievements are you choosing to focus on today?]()
👏 @comparedtowho You are not your weight! Which of your good qualities and achievements are you choosing to focus on today? ![I made a new cover for the podcast 🎊 although my husband said he can't read that it says 'just eat', so I might change it again 😂
Episode 14 is out now. In this new bite-sized episode I'm answering your questions about eating disorder recovery.
1. How do I get rid of the feeling that you’re not ill enough to recover?
2. How do I believe recovery will be worth it when my ed voice is saying the opposite?
3. What made you decide to recover when it was hard?
4. When did you realise it was time to talk?
5. How to handle guilt after eating
6. How to handle Fear of weight gain
7. Can I lose weight while in recovery as I’m technically obese and fell unhealthy?
8. Is relapsing part of recovery?
9. What should I do if I relapse? // What if a thought returns?
Available on iTunes, Spotify & Anchor. Or search for Just Eat Normally on your podcast app 🎙]()
I made a new cover for the podcast 🎊 although my husband said he can't read that it says 'just eat', so I might change it again 😂 Episode 14 is out now. In this new bite-sized episode I'm answering your questions about eating disorder recovery. 1. How do I get rid of the feeling that you’re not ill enough to recover? 2. How do I believe recovery will be worth it when my ed voice is saying the opposite? 3. What made you decide to recover when it was hard? 4. When did you realise it was time to talk? 5. How to handle guilt after eating 6. How to handle Fear of weight gain 7. Can I lose weight while in recovery as I’m technically obese and fell unhealthy? 8. Is relapsing part of recovery? 9. What should I do if I relapse? // What if a thought returns? Available on iTunes, Spotify & Anchor. Or search for Just Eat Normally on your podcast app 🎙 ![I'll be joining @farahfonseca on Monday evening to speak about eating disorders and recovery. Join us live to ask questions!
This is as part of a week of IG lives that Farah is running. Swipe to see the other topics.
Tuesday - @femalestrengthacademy both the ladies who run this (@marymortonphd & @drkristinlander) will be joining Farah to discuss how to optimise the female athlete diet.
@tiny_titan__ will be up next discussing nutrition for sports performance to really excel with training and competitions.
@composednutrition Krista shall be discussing how exactly women can naturally heal their hormones.
And last but not least, Head of @marchon nutrition @didelsferrizle will be joining to discuss how women can optimise their menstrual cycle.
All these lives shall be starting from Monday so make sure to save the post and be ready to watch the ones you want to join in and ask questions on! 💕]()
I'll be joining @farahfonseca on Monday evening to speak about eating disorders and recovery. Join us live to ask questions! This is as part of a week of IG lives that Farah is running. Swipe to see the other topics. Tuesday - @femalestrengthacademy both the ladies who run this (@marymortonphd & @drkristinlander) will be joining Farah to discuss how to optimise the female athlete diet. @tiny_titan__ will be up next discussing nutrition for sports performance to really excel with training and competitions. @composednutrition Krista shall be discussing how exactly women can naturally heal their hormones. And last but not least, Head of @marchon nutrition @didelsferrizle will be joining to discuss how women can optimise their menstrual cycle. All these lives shall be starting from Monday so make sure to save the post and be ready to watch the ones you want to join in and ask questions on! 💕 ![Imagine what else you could do with the time and energy you spend worrying about counting calories/macros and playing out the worst case scenario in your head if you eat 'too much'.
💕 If you're struggling, then I'd love to help you. Drop me a DM with the word IMAGINE and we'll create a vision for your future ED-FREE self 💕]()
Imagine what else you could do with the time and energy you spend worrying about counting calories/macros and playing out the worst case scenario in your head if you eat 'too much'. 💕 If you're struggling, then I'd love to help you. Drop me a DM with the word IMAGINE and we'll create a vision for your future ED-FREE self 💕 ![Do you eat mindfully?
Is it something that's natural for you or something you're trying to implement?
Things to remember
💛 be kind to yourself if you're in the process of learning to eat more mindfully - it can take practice.
💛 you don't EVER need to be 'perfect' at it. And there's probably no perfect anyway. Just do the best you can in the situation you find yourself.
💛 mindful eating has been coopted by people promoting diets/weight loss, BUT true mindful eating is focused on the process not a goal (such as weightloss).
💛 mindful eating might not be helpful for you if you're in recovery from an eating disorder!!
💛 incredible graphic by @scienceandseaweed based on my workshop for @quorn_nutrition team members lunch n learn last week]()
Do you eat mindfully? Is it something that's natural for you or something you're trying to implement? Things to remember 💛 be kind to yourself if you're in the process of learning to eat more mindfully - it can take practice. 💛 you don't EVER need to be 'perfect' at it. And there's probably no perfect anyway. Just do the best you can in the situation you find yourself. 💛 mindful eating has been coopted by people promoting diets/weight loss, BUT true mindful eating is focused on the process not a goal (such as weightloss). 💛 mindful eating might not be helpful for you if you're in recovery from an eating disorder!! 💛 incredible graphic by @scienceandseaweed based on my workshop for @quorn_nutrition team members lunch n learn last week
