Life without Anorexia

My motto is
'Dont let the sadness of your past & the fear of your future ruin the happiness of your present'

My life at the moment is completely different to how it once was. I spent 5 years sick with anorexia nervosia and depression as well as struggling with self harm and overexercising. I spent 2 years in different treatment centres.
And since 2012 i have been declared healthy from my eating disorder.

I have been blogging for 7 years, and my whole journey is written in my posts. I now represent healthy and happiness. I want to show anyone struggling that it is possible to recover, no matter how hard it may seem.

I now blog about recovery, my life, veganism and positivity!

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Friday, May 24, 2013

Its ok to eat.

I know at the moment there is alot of hype - and in my opinion good hype about eating clean and healthy. And i mean there is nothing wrong with that, as good, clean and healthy food is just good for us.
  But what we need to remember is, its ok to eat food which is less healthy as well. When we focus so much on the healthy. It can become a sort of an obsession, and we forget to treat ourselves. We deprive ourselves.
  When you are recovering from anorexia, you might find it easier to just eat healthy foods But you know what, in my opinion i dont think that is a good thing. I think that that is just a way for you to not eat certain foods. It is a way of compensating. Personally, i think that if you are recovering from your ED, you should focus on being able to eat all food groups. Eat all sorts of different foods. Try new foods and Overcome your fear foods. That is very important. You need to learn to not be scared of food. And you wont overcome your fears, or learn to have a normal relationship with food if you're putting yourself into a square box - i.e only eating certain healthy foods.
   Focus on trying new foods. And write down a  list of your fear foods, and try to overcome them. This is a very important step towards recovery, being able to  face your fears.

This whole thing with clean eating - which yes, i am a part of. And no, im not being hypocrtical and telling you that you shouldnt eat healthy, because you know what in my opinion i think healthy/clean eating is really good. For both the body and mind. Though the problem is, some people get so focused on only eat healthy food. That they start getting anxiety if they eat anything that isnt as clean, and dont treat themselves at all. And i think that is the problem.
   Because you know what, its ok to eat chocolate. Its ok to eat ice cream. Its ok to eat pizza. Its ok to eat kebab. Its ok to eat loads of sweets and then eat crisps afterwards.
   ^^As long as its not everyday.
But you know what... if you want to eat sweets everyday, then thats fine to. If that is what you like, and that is what you enjoy and you feel good... then fine.
  Remember, everyone is different so what suits one person might not suit the other.

But i just want to remind you all, its ok to treat yourself and eat some unhealthy food. You know what... i dont even want to call it unhealthy.... because the unhealthy part of it is if that is all you eat, and you eat it all the time. But you know what, as far as i know (correct me if im wrong) no one has died from eating some chocolate or pizza etc!! :)

So if you are craving something - then have it. Dont think about what others will think, or think about whether its healthy or not. Just eat what you enjoy!!

And you know what, personally i think that people who cant eat unhealthy foods, i think that they are sick. Or that they have some food problems anyway. Because i think you should eb able to eat everything. Like, if you get served normal pasta - then you eat it. And dont think anything about it. And like if you are at a friends house and they want pizza, then you eat it as well. I mean, you dont have to eat it all the time.... *Ok, i feel im losing my thought track!! haah*

Here is a photobomb of lots of yummy food - From Tumblr!



So tell me.... whats your faourite treat?? :) (Please share!)

4 comments:

  1. I completely agree with everything you said there! My motto is that you should eat everything in moderation. For my English exam yesterday we had to write about healthy lifestyles and I think I may have written too much because it's something I'm so passionate about! My favourite treat is probably going to my favourite cafe and ordering a huge hot chocolate with whipped cream and marshmallows! Enjoy your day =) Peg xxx

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    1. Moderation is the key!! :)
      I hope it went well with your english exam - im sure it did as it is something you seem to know alot about! :)
      Recently ive written alot about healthy lifestyle & eating healthy - in a swedish essay, in my science test and in my P.E assignment!! Its something i know alot about, and love writing/talking about!! :)

      MMMmmm :9 Hot chocolate with whipped cream is so good!! :)

      Hope you have a good day aswell!

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  2. My favourite treat is a desert : "mi-cuit au chocolat" (literally: "half-baked chocolate cake" that is very soft with a running chocolate heart) with vanilla ice-cream. So yummy !

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    1. That sounds amazing!! :) I wonder if i can make it at home? :) Sounds like something i have to try!

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