Those types of feelings are always hard, because you cant avoid the mirror and the thoughts coming creeping up.. however i didnt let them control me. I dont starve or restrict on days where i feel bad in my body, i might not walk around in tight clothes, but i dont hide away either. I try my best to make myself look good. Remind myself that they are just feelings, and yes sometimes they last more than a day, this time they lasted a few days. But you just got to keep going.
There is no point locking yourself away just because you feel fat.
(Just want to mention, on Wednesday 'fat' feelings had nothing to do with how i felt low etc)
Today i woke up and felt alot better in my body!! 2 days of eating more and i feel physically and mentally better... i do wonder if those 'fat' feelings were due to me maybe eating too little.... I mean when im not in school and not doing so much i amnt as hungry. The body is a vary weird and intricate thing. For me, my body is so sensitive to all those types of things. As soon as i begin eating less whether its from stress or im sick or no appetite, i notice it. And once i begin eating more i get loads of energy and feel better!
Anyway, this is hopefully just a reminder to you all that yes, healthy people do get bad body image days and fat feelings, but they go away. You cant let those thoughts control you, because you know what... then half of the women population would just be at home thinking about how they dont like how they look.
But you need to embrace your flaws and know that fat feelings go away... but fat isnta feeling. Its something else. Sadness, anxiety, embarresment etc
And know that bloating goes away... bloating is something which bothers many, but it goes away. If you've just begun recovery and eating normal then it will take longer for it to go away, but it does. Just give your body time.
I totally agree, Loving our body in whatever shape it is, is the best decision of our life. I love your blog, Very inspiring. I totally love it.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much :)
Deleteall i see in your pictures is muscles so please don't complain;) i've been experiencing the same feelings. i was reaaally bloated and felt exhausted and dizzy too. i didn't want to eat much but i knew i had to increase my food intake because there must have been a reason for my tiredness. Ironically by eating more my bloating has subsided and my mom even commented that i looked slimmer even though my weight hasn't changed.. hahah oir body is a weird, much too sensitive thing:P
ReplyDeleteHahah, i know my sister says the same thing. But i dont always see it. I can still get fat feelings... jsut like when someone is super skinny and doesnt see it. But those feelings pass.
ReplyDeleteYeah its strange that how eating more can make your bloating go away and you have more energy but look slimmer!! It just goes to show how important it is to eat enough food! And that our bodies need more food than we may think :)