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↳ ❝ [The food you’ve wanted for an hour or the body you’ve wanted for a lifetime?] ¡! ❞

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Goth mealspø

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So hard to find gothic looking foods :/

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It's amazing how 755 can still look like failing?

I objectively know that's way below any normal BMR but I just feel like I would be make "more progress" if I didn't "eat so much"???

But I also have to function (to work) and I don't want to trigger any b!nges so r3str!cting more is not a good idea. I have learnt my lesson 🫡

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that’s true.

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No, not all calories are equal.

Here is my official post on why calories are not equal!

The body processes all calories differently. If you’ve taken any basic prerequisite biology course:

Protein catalyzes reactions (ie. METABOLISM!)

Carbohydrates store energy (but extra gets stored as fat)

and fat is long term energy stored away.

Now, that isn’t to say you should protein load either because any extra protein that doesn’t have anywhere to go GETS TURNED INTO FAT!

As an orthorexic I’ve religiously cut out protein and carbs and I live on a relatively high fat diet. (Most of my calories come from fats) and this is only beneficial for those who fast often because they just use the fat and protein for energy.

Anyways, this post is not to disrespect any Ana’s or other restrictive Ed’s who prefer to restrict to their favorite foods, but to inform everyone about how they could use their intake better!!

A study funded by the Sugar Research Foundation (SRF) from the 1960s found that cholesterol and fat were the main contributors to weight gain. Therefore they switched out fat with sugar. The JAMA review from September found that the doctors involved with the study were in fact paid by the SRF. Their research was tainted due to conflict of interest.

So here is the deal with carbs:

It is true that fat has more calories than carbohydrates, including sugar. But by that logic, a sugary beverage is better for you than a handful of nuts. Looking only at calories ignores the metabolic effects of each calorie; the source of the calorie changes how you digest it and how you retrieve energy from it, which was what I simplified earlier.

Carbohydrates have been categorized as simple or complex in the past, but nowadays are simply placed on terms of high glycemic index and low glycemic index. For example, an apple is a simple carbohydrate because it is digested quickly by the body, but fruit is better for you than other simple carbohydrates like chips or crackers.

When something has a low glycemic index, it raises your blood sugar levels slowly, increasing your insulin levels gradually because they are protected by a nice layer of fiber.

That’s good, because too many insulin spikes result in insulin resistance, where your body stops responding to insulin it is producing (also known as type 2 diabetes) High-glycemic foods, on the other hand, cause blood sugar levels and thus insulin to rise quickly, prompting the overproduction of insulin and fat storage. These foods are often sweets, baked goods like croissants, and scones.

By choosing the low-glycemic foods and thus the minimally processed foods, people can lose more weight, feel fuller longer, and remain healthier.

Following the topic of carbs.. FAT!

(Harvard University) Dr. Ludwig says, “It was this calorie-focus that got us into trouble with the low-fat diet in the first place.”

using the logic establish earlier, don’t be afraid to go back to fat. Just make sure it’s the healthy fats like avocado, olive oil, and nuts. Don’t cut out the fat, and don’t make a habit of eating products labeled “fat free.”

(this summary was short because they follow the same deal with carbs in most cases: in moderation, it is good. Not to much. Not any bad. Everything should be good.)

So let’s understand proteins.

In your basic biology course, you should have learned:

Proteins are composed of amino acids and are the building blocks of cells, tissues, and organs in the body. They play a crucial role in various physiological functions, including growth, repair, and maintenance. Unlike carbohydrates and fats, protein contains nitrogen, which is necessary for the synthesis of new proteins in the body. (summary per macrosinc)

Additionally, protein is what is known as an essential macro. Unlike carbs and fats, the body cannot pull from reserves to use their functions because the body doesn’t make them on their own.

There are 9 essential amino acids, meaning the body cannot make those 9 by itself and must consume them in the diet. There are 20 in total, but here are the..

The 9 essential amino acids:

Leucine

Isoleucine

Valine

Lysine

Tryptophan

Threonine

Methionine

Phenylalanine

Histidine

you’ll need all 9 to maximize muscle retention or muscle growth. This is why animal protein sources are generally superior to plant sources. Most plant sources are incomplete meaning they lack at least 1 or more of these essential amino acids with some exceptions like soy. 

Consuming enough protein is important not only for weight loss but it is also critical for overall health. here are some reasons why protein is good for us:

Optimal health and bone density.

Improves sleep quality: 

A high thermic effect of food meaning you’ll burn extra calories from digestion.

Proper Satiation as you’ll need a baseline of protein to be full. In addition, protein is generally more filling than carbs/fat especially in people who undereat protein.

Optimal muscle retention/building based on energy balance. (Per macrosinc)

When it comes to weight loss, protein often takes a backseat to its reputation as a muscle-building nutrient. those with restrictive Ed’s may avoid this macro, but I’m here to tell you to not demonize them!

Obviously you consume fewer calories than you burn, creating a caloric deficit. Consuming protein sends an anabolic signal to your body, encouraging it to prioritize muscle preservation even during calorie deficits. Not only that, digesting protein requires more energy compared to digesting carbohydrates and fats. So, not only does protein help you build and maintain muscle, but it also gives your metabolism a little boost.

Here are a list of recommended protein sources that are high in protein while being low in calories: 

Thank you for coming to my TED talk on EDucation 👏

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You know you can have an eating disorder without being entirely self obsessed, shallow and fucking downright mean right???? Those things are not symptoms of an eating disorder they are personality flaws. For people so obsessed with perfection you would think that some of us would notice those flaws in ourselves and be motivated to try and work on them but ok

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3dblr Etiquette

1. Hide your likes and following there are people on here that will report any 3D accounts and this is how they are able to get you and all of your moots deleted

2. Please for the love of god put something about your age in your pinned post or bio if you’re an adult. It doesn’t have to be the exact age but at least 18+. Most people in this community don’t want to interact with minors. If you are a minor you can put your age but since there are lots of predators in this community it’s understandable if you’re uncomfortable doing that. The adults in this community just work under the assumption that ageless blogs are minor and they won’t interact with them

3. Don’t reblog other people’s posts with tags you will get the OP’s account rep0rted. If you didn’t create the original post don’t add tags. Even if you say something when you reblog don’t add tags. And especially do not add tags are aren’t 3dblr related

4. Absolutely do not send unsolicited m3ansp0 no you are t motivating them or helping them out you’re just being a d1ck plain and simple

5. If you aren’t actively recovering or you post triggering content don’t use the recovery tags. Obviously it’s not your responsibility if someone in recovery finds your blog but don’t invade safe recovery spaces with purposely triggering content

6. If your moot decides to recover and you can’t be supportive or positive go ahead and block them now. They are doing an extremely brave and difficult thing and they deserve only love and support from the rest of us

If you guys can think of anything else let me know and I’ll add it to this post when I can

This post probably looks familiar to a lot of you guys as I was posted on my previous blog but I think that there’s a lot of new people that need to see this information

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Reminder to take care of yourself as good as you can today!

Take your meds and vitamins!

Drink water!

Eat if you need to/haven't in a long time!

Do not be discouraged if something went wrong!

Rest!

Take care of your body and mind and take care of each other as well!

Much love to every single one of you. 💕🧸

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I am really hoping that with my new meds, I will be able to be consistent.

I haven't felt any cravings or urges to b!nge in these last two weeks and I've lost about 5 lbs so *fingers crossed*

imagine if you stopped complaining about how hard it is to lose weight and you just stayed consistent for 2 months, maybe you wouldn’t be a fatty

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Literally got into an argument this morning with my roommate because I was working out in the morning and she wanted to sleep in. (It was 9am)

If you see this post-

You have to workout today, no excuses.

(im literally sick and im on my way to the gym right now)

(all from 📌)

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I'm not ignoring you, I'm overwhelmed. (a memoir)

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general hippie/earthy spo

(all from 📌)

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hey question, do any other ana people forget that like drinking exists lol, like my brain is so focused on food that i forget to drink anything 😭 im trying bro dehydration is no joke

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i’m so excited to able to get worse and worse now that i have the motivation. i will lose at least 15lbs before this year ends.

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you WILL reach your gw:

even if you have a b1nging episode

even if you b1nge for the whole day

even if you b1nge for an entire week

even if you don’t purg3

even if you’re overweight

even if you’re obese

even if you’re struggling to lose those last few pounds

even if you can’t give up certain comfort foods

even if your family/friends/partner forces you to eat

even if you can’t/don’t want to f4st

even if you can’t workout

even if you can’t walk 10k steps a day

even if you have mobility issues

even if you have a slow metabolism

even if you have thyroid issues

even if you have to eat school meals

even if you’re 100lbs away from your gw

if you truly crave thinness and have the willpower to work for it, you WILL be skinny one day.

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