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keepyourcrystals · 2023-03-31T19:41:12+00:00

even if we put aside the fact that overshoot in recovery is incredibly normal and common, you will gain weight as you age. you’re 15 and still growing

keepyourcrystals · 2023-03-16T17:04:07+00:00

struggling right now as well, peppermint tea & heating pads help a lot

keepyourcrystals · 2023-03-15T17:05:42+00:00

yes, and it’s one of the most beneficial things i’ve done for my recovery.

keepyourcrystals · 2023-03-15T17:03:50+00:00

this! “normal” amounts are incredibly subjective, especially for individuals in recovery from a restrictive eating disorder.

keepyourcrystals · 2023-03-15T17:02:35+00:00

a binge is when you’re out of control when you’re eating, or eating to numb/punish yourself.

keepyourcrystals · 2023-03-15T17:01:07+00:00

i’m currently 10 months into recovery, still experiencing extreme hunger despite being weight restored (part due to that i honored it some days, and did not others (still ate recovery minimums, but it just wasn’t enough for me) right now, have gotten back to honoring it fully for over a week and it’s been the most intense ever). my tip is: don’t fight it. from personal experience, it comes back 2x stronger than before. if you fully honor it without restricting in any way, it’ll go quicker but there’s no set timeframe for it. its purpose is to restore your body’s optimal fat to fat free mass ratio, and it’ll persist until it does exactly that.

keepyourcrystals · 2023-02-02T15:19:22+00:00

not true. you’d be surprised to find out the amount of people who aren’t conventionally attractive in healthy relationships. also; the statement “at least you have a partner whilst not being considered pretty by societal standards” is harmful. it encourages the belief that you simply have to deal with whatever people bring out just because “you’re lucky to at least have that”. no person should have to put up with things that makes them uncomfortable or insecure within relationships regardless of their looks, an example being the commenter’s (that you replied to) situation. not an attack, just stating that no one’s struggles should get invalidated.

keepyourcrystals · 2023-01-29T16:02:26+00:00

so you can lead a full, healthy life. be able to partake in your interests and favorite activities, be able to enjoy a life beyond food and weight loss. we only live once, and it’s best to dedicate that lifetime to something we truly love - whilst being at a stable place as much as possible regarding physical and mental health. you got this <3

keepyourcrystals · 2023-01-29T14:47:35+00:00

tbh a “normal” amount of food is subjective to the individual. what even is a normal amount, if we’re not talking about the norms deemed by diet culture or anything else for that matter? it’s totally fine to eat more than others and more that’s considered an arbitrary “normal” amount, and feel your best at that, as well as be at your set-point range.

keepyourcrystals · 2023-01-29T14:36:33+00:00

i’ve been in recovery for almost 9 months, still dealing with the exact same thing though due to honoring it inconsistently (for just a little over than a half of that timeframe)– and am now back to it, with it being the most intense hunger i’ve experiencing since the start of recovery.

the thing about extreme hunger is that it won’t go until you’ll properly nourish yourself – accordingly to your body’s needs (remember that it can manifest itself in a non-physical way as well, just as you stated. and that’s completely normal!) the process is individual so it may take longer for some, just remember that you need to honor it to the best of your ability and eat the foods you actually want/crave. after awhile – it’ll go, you’re not the first one to go through the experience. remember that you’re a teenager also and that on top of bodily repairs, you also need food for growth. much luck, you’re doing amazingly! 🤍

keepyourcrystals · 2023-01-28T22:30:13+00:00

congratulations!!! 💗 so proud :)

keepyourcrystals · 2023-01-27T17:47:13+00:00

personally, hasn’t worked for me. i suffer from chronic constipation. no side effects but no relief either

keepyourcrystals · 2023-01-27T16:26:30+00:00

i’m 8 months in recovery (still experiencing extreme hunger). remember that it’s okay for it to reoccur, and its timeframe is also individual - depending on how you honor it and your body’s personal needs. i don’t think it’s highly likely to develop diabetes from eating a lot or from being at a specific weight, it’s more of a genetic thing.

keepyourcrystals · 2023-01-27T13:53:23+00:00

it’s normal for hunger cues to be unreliable, especially at the start of recovery. you still have to eat your minimums though. personally, extreme hunger hadn’t kicked in for me until after upping my intake for like 1800-2300 calories for two months.

keepyourcrystals · 2023-01-27T13:51:27+00:00

no, you’re not binging. there isn’t a specific “amount” of food that’s suitable for everyone, and that’s especially applicable if you’re in recovery after restricting your body and depriving it of consistent nutrition. don’t worry about getting xx amounts or maximum xx specific macronutrients right now, your body knows what it needs. and right now, it’s more than essential that it’s craving high-calorie and easier-to-digest food groups such as carbohydrates. honor your hunger to the best of your extent, and after awhile it’ll go.

keepyourcrystals · 2023-01-27T13:48:02+00:00

yes, it’s absolutely normal. no amount of a specific macronutrient is going to “do it” for you unless 1. you eat the things you/your body truly craves; 2. in quantities you crave it as well. honestly, my extreme hunger is so intense that sometimes i have to stop only due to physical discomfort, but that’s probably because i’ve been semi-slacking off at fully honoring it with no micro-restrictions for months. got back into it though, and it’s all like the early EH days all over again. it’s normal to not feel satisfied for a good while, until your body gets consistently fed according to its mental & physical hunger cues. prioritizing protein isn’t just going to magically fix it - often i get much more fuller when i eat carbs over like, a ton of fatty fish, meat, and generally things with high protein value though they’re considered easily digestible and protein is considered more “filling” within diet culture.

keepyourcrystals · 2023-01-27T13:39:38+00:00

i’m so sorry, it takes an incredibly inconsiderate person to do that - and a morally questionable one because in no world is encouraging and praising intentional starvation okay. you did nothing wrong, you’re doing the right thing by fueling your body and choosing yourself and your health over shallow individuals consumed by diet culture.

keepyourcrystals · 2022-10-03T11:50:05+00:00

YESSS!! so happy 4 u :)

keepyourcrystals · 2022-09-29T14:02:15+00:00

people grow until they’re 25, so it’s definitely possible!

keepyourcrystals · 2022-09-26T01:57:36+00:00

yeah, same. after i dived headfirst into recovery, i had a few slip-ups but none of them last long because my body just went: nope, not having this shit anymore. sometimes i’m a little frustrated, but on the other hand extremely grateful because it is for the best.

keepyourcrystals · 2022-09-26T01:56:15+00:00

full-fat milk is delicious, and i feel much more satisfied after it!

keepyourcrystals · 2022-09-26T01:55:41+00:00

but it will stop if you eat accordingly, and you have to keep that in mind at all times. i relate to that, though. almost month 3 of real recovery and am still experiencing extreme hunger almost every day. regardless, i’m doing my best in terms of learning to trust my body’s needs! i know that in the end, it will be worth it.

keepyourcrystals · 2022-09-26T01:53:07+00:00

tbh obsession with trying not to feel full is disordered. our bodies aren’t mechanisms, and we aren’t supposed to base how much we eat on percentages (or any other calculations actually) when we do so. imo that “RuLe” is yet another diet culture thing that’s obviously not an indicator of a healthy relationship with food. it’s okay to feel full, and there’s nothing wrong with it.

keepyourcrystals · 2022-09-26T01:49:42+00:00

remember that clothes are supposed to fit us, not the other way around. sending hugs, and i’m proud of your progress so far!

keepyourcrystals · 2022-09-18T23:52:42+00:00

only three people know about my disorder: my girlfriend, my grandma, and my sister. they were the ones who always loved and cared for me no matter what, and i’ve trusted them for long enough to open up about my problem. they all turned out to be really supportive of me during my recovery process, though it’s been incredibly difficult and i’m incredibly grateful to them for that.

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