And I am overweight.
My husband says I am sexy. My children say I am cuddly. My dress size (18) tells me the truth.
How much do I weigh? I don’t even know for sure, since I refuse to stand on a scale unless the nurse at the doctor’s office is giving me that look over her bi-focals.
Three years ago, I successfully over came Anorexia Nervosa. I, being of a 5’10″ height, weighed a mere 108 lbs.
One would think that simply choosing to eat, and choosing to live, one would be through with the battle. Not so much.
The act of being Anorexic not only caused emotional issues, but caused my natural metabolism to come to a screeching halt! My body, for fear it will never see nourishment again, has decided to hang onto every tiny morsel of food that I put into my mouth. In turn, causing me to balloon in a fashion that really reeks havoc on my phsyche.
With the aide of dieticians and counselors, I’ve been striving to find some sort of eating routine that works for me to accomplish 3 goals.
1) Over come the mental issues with food consumption (generally related to the Anorexia)
2) Jump start my metabolism so that my body may respond to food in a natural fashion
3) De-plump and regain inner and outter health for a healthier Jade all the way around! (hopefully that will translate into a 36 inch waist again someday!)
Now that the holidays are finally over, I am hoping that I can enter this year with a new, more concrete resolution to become a healthier me. Not only because of weight issues, either. This year I was diagnosed with RA . Not being fond of “pill popping”, I have begun researching more holistic avenues of keeping this disease at bay. Proper nutrition and eating habits play a major part in that goal as well.
I began on this path one year ago. Although, I’ve faultered (badly!) over these holidays, I do plan on getting back on the wagon full force now!
I am really hoping, that through the creation of a site as great as this, I will find the drive, support, and tools necessary to make my goals realities and make some awesome new friends along the way!
Thank you, Leanne, for giving us all this opportunity!
Jaded Stats:
Beginning Pounds2Go: 100
Current Pounds2Go: 40
8:23 pm
It looks like you, too, have made great strides and that this just might be the added support you need!
I’m so glad you joined in and look forward to reading more of your entries.
9:07 pm
Good luck, Jade. With the right support, we all can accomplish our goals.
9:18 pm
Good Luck Jade. Hope having the support helps.
9:33 pm
Hi Jade. Nice to meet you. It seems as if you’ve come a long way already! I think having this kind of support system will really help.
10:03 pm
Wow, what a compelling story you have! I wish you the best of luck in finding that balance in your life and in getting your metabolism going! We’re here for you!!!
2:49 am
You have done so well so far and I am sure that you, and the rest of us will achieve our goals this year using this fab site!
Take Care,
Ivoryfrog x
11:58 am
I am glad you are working on your inner and outer health. Holistic treatment can be beneficial for many issues. I add to the chorus of support!
5:25 pm
You Go Jade! You are wonderful!