I had 1/2 a banana and then went for another quick run at the gym; 35 minutes before I came back for breakfast.
Today I went with Oatmeal again; I used 1/2 cup oats (dry) with 1 cup lowfat soy, 1 mini box raisins, the other 1/2 of my banana, a whole bunch of cinnamon, and 14 g walnuts (1/2 serving) instead of 10 today. Hopefully the extra few grams of fat will keep me satiated!
Breakfast calories: ~490 kcal
Note: WOW was I tired this morning! I realized I had put "14 oz..." of almonds! Thats a whole lot of almonds, whereas I actually only had 14 g of walnuts! Sorry! =)
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Hey kristin, I never did get your email..weird. If you want to still send something, try it at afritz02@northshore.edu. Thats the email I use the most. Thanks
I just read your post on Jenna's blog and figured I'd come visit you here to comment on it :) I'm also 5'1 and right now I weight about 95-100 lbs (I don't weight myself very often) but last year I got down to 88 and I was just so sick at that weight, I can imagine how you are feeling now :( I became obsessed with only eating the "right" food, nothing processed and tiny meals. I convinced my head I was eating enough (god the mind is powerful) though in reality over a 3 month period I took in an average of 800 calories a day and stopped talking to all my friends because I didn't want to be in a social situation where I might have to eat something with them. I just wanted to tell you that it does get better!!!! I have fixed my way of thinking about food and stopped obsessing about what goes into my body- I just make sure that I love every bite I take and do my best to take care of myself. I was lucky in that I was able to increase my daily calories pretty easily without feeling too full, so I gained the weight I had to without too much of a struggle. I am so much happier now, though I do occasionally struggle with body obsession moments. You can do this :)
Thanks for your support! It has been taking me a long time, to even gain those first few pounds, but hearing other people's success stories has definately helped me realize it's possible to get back to a healthy weight!
I guess we all struggle with body obsession from time to time, we just have to work through it and realize it's about fueling our bodies and giving them what they want... nourishment and pleasure! (Especially in the form of good foods)
Thanks for your comment!
P.S. Annie- I forwarded the email to that email =)
wow, I'm so glad I've found these food blogs, it seriously helps to hear other girls' stories that are so similar to mine. Linds, how have you convinced yourself to fix your food habits? I'm in that situation now and I am just so over it, but for some reason I just can't make my relationship with food as normal as it should be. I want to be happy too and be able to eat out and not worry about it! how did you manage?
Cavb-
When I was at my thinnest I honestly didn't believe my reflection. I would look at myself and think ok! doing great! 5 more lbs to go, eating well, everything is fine (while somehow managing to ignore the headaches, anxiety and horrible moodiness). I went home for Christmas break and went out to a club with some friends the first night back. When they hugged me they were like oh my god, you are so thin.. Didn't really think much of it until one of my friends and I went to the bathroom together and turned me to the mirror and just said 'look at yourself'. It was like opening my eyes for the first time. I looked half her size, and she is a fit, gorgeous girl. The comparison was so shocking. I think it was when I realized that I did NOT look good that my approach to eating changed. I kept the same mindset towards food (no processed food, small desserts, best quality you can find) but I found that I missed my friends so I allowed myself to indulge in social situations. Though we didn't often talk about it, my friends were a huge help. I live by myself, so eating with other people (my friends all eat well-not too much junk, etc.)helped me to realize to listen to my body and what it wants and enjoy the social aspect of food. I can't tell you some magic formula about how o fix your own habits- for me it took practice, and letting myself have fun again! I've also started running more, which I love, and helps decrease any anxiety about how much I might be taking in. There is so much more I could say lol if you'd like me to tell you anything else don't hesitate to ask. Be patient, really, and listen to your body. It will tell you when it's full and what it wants. Kristen sorry that I am taking up so much space on your blog!! Keep up the good work to you too!
By all means, take up space! It's good to hear your story, and it's all encouraging!
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