Having extra therapy sessions this week and going forward for a while

[SleeveToBypass2023 1,884]

Really having a hard time not falling back into my old way of thinking and eating (or not eating, as it were). My husband pointed out today that I'm restricting again. He said he noticed it Friday and all through the weekend. I've been in a lot of pain because I pulled 2 muscles in my back, have had a lot of stress the last week, and instead of going to over eating like I used to, I fell back into my new "old" habit of restricting. I was worrying I would overeat, and I guess I went right back into my new "fall back" habit of just not eating much of anything.

My husband made notes on what he saw me eating and I had 450 calories and 18 carbs on Friday, 413 calories and 14 carbs on Saturday and 344 calories and 10 carbs on Sunday. I honestly didn't even notice it, and that really freaks me out. I can fall back into it that easily and it doesn't even faze me. I drink so much Water now (flavored only, because plain water is EW) that I honestly didn't even feel hungry. I hate that I swapped one disordered way of thinking for another.

PLEASE pay close attention to your feelings, thoughts, and habits. DO NOT tell yourself that because you're fat/obese/overweight or whatever that you can't develop an ED. Trust me, you can. And it can sneak up on you and smack you in the head when you don't expect it to. I thought I was doing so well. Been logging my food, not cheating, not restricting, doing my therapy, and then BAM. Here we go again. Be kind to yourself, but be mindful and aware.

[Sleeve_Me_Alone 654]

So incredibly proud of you for being receptive to his observations and taking the steps you need to be happy & healthy. And HUGE kudos to your husband for seeing it and saying something. That kind of love and care and support is truly invaluable.

[kcuster83 1,503]

Good for you for recognizing and hearing him out. Good for you for taking the steps on addressing it before it spirals out of control.

GOOD. FOR. YOU.

[Jeanniebug 473]

I'm sorry that you're struggling, but I'm so glad you're getting help.