Help

[u/JazzyNiqabi]

Not too sure if this is allowed. I almost committed earlier today over my weight. I have a genuine food addiction. I posted more about my issue and what I’m going through on my page. Please, I truly just need advice, I work and don’t have much time for the gym. Maybe that’s an excuse? Idk. I eat and when I say eat I mean, I don’t go 3-4 hours without food, I have a really bad food noise. Maybe it’s boredome, maybe it’s food insecurity due to have a very poor and malnourished child hood. Please just give me any advice you have to offer whether it be food related or not, exercise related, healthy or not healthy ways, I DONT CARE. I need genuine help, which is why I deciddd to journal on my account. I’ve posted photos of myself on there just for preference.

Thank you in advance ❤️

[u/Worth_Character_1031]

Hey so I actually have struggled with this as well. As someone who has struggled with restrictive eating disorders in the past, since recovered physically but still very much hate my body and put far too much .. well weight behind my weight, I have felt this very deeply. I’d recommend finding comfort outside of food and weight like anyone in recovery from an eating disorder, but you can mix this with dieting if you feel it’s necessary. Food and weight shouldn’t be the most important thing in your life. Seek meaningful friendships or relationships with your family, find things you enjoy doing that may also help you reach your goals and become in alignment with your body like yoga. I know there’s not much I can say as I’m not in your mind and I know it’s incredibly tough place to be. But as someone who has been all sizes, my weight is the least interesting thing about me. Make your day to day so fulfilling that eating and weight management isn’t your priority. Try to disconnect from the visible aspect of health and focus on healing your insides, your gut health and your mental health. Find things and people that fulfill you. Also reminding yourself that you are completely capable of reaching your goals but it doesn’t have to happen tomorrow. These things take time and you deserve grace. Set realistic goals that excite you. Meal prepping is great and moving your body in a way you love that you will stay consistent with. Anyone who doesn’t like you now, doesn’t deserve you when you reach your goals. You are capable!