#nourishnotpunish

[stochastique-blog]

You can be someone else

Live life on your own term’s 💁 Reshare for all the big beautiful girls out there who need to hear this ✊ . . . . . . . #iweigh #losehatenotweight #nourishnotpunish #fatandhappy #fatfabulous #Plussizeandproud #plussizeandpretty #curvyrevolution #boporevolution #bopobabe #bopowarrior #phatgirls #phat #fullfiguredfierce #fullfigured #Beautyhasnosize #beautybeyondsize #allsizesmatter #allbodiesaregoodbodies #bodyrespect #bodylove #bodyneutral #bodyneutrality #effyourbeautystandards #bodypositvity #curvyleague #mybodymychoice #nobodyshame #lovemybody #fatgirlflow https://www.instagram.com/p/CFzgQBGgBXr/?igshid=170e2yynfk485

[dateswithlove]

It's nearly 2022 now - I think it's time that we stop pretending that vegans only eat carrot sticks and lettuce now, yeah? 🧐

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[dmnsqrl]

Posted @withregram • @therapywithalyssa 👆 This includes ANY type of fat joke. • • • • • • • #eatingdisorderrecovery #clemson #edfam #edwarrior #prorecovery #wisdom #wordsofwisdom #wordstoliveby #inspiration #mentalhealth #mentalillness #instaquote #encouragement #osfed #anorexia #bed #atypicalanorexia #nourishnotpunish #health #bingeeating #effyourbeautystandards #nobodyshame #empowered #allbodiesaregoodbodies #haes #antidiet #intuitiveeating #intuitiveeatingofficial #fatphobia #covid19 https://www.instagram.com/p/B_SPtH0BlZ_r5fdiZhIYwhxeqHLZdL67DzNeRg0/?igshid=14yvqpp5ptut8

[eatlivenourish-blog1]

Deb Burgard says it! Disordered eating is NOT an issue of body size, and we can't prescribe diets to people in larger bodies while diagnosing restrictive eating in people in smaller bodies as a symptom of a mental illness. It's time to get weight stigma out of the medical community and treat ALL patients of all sizes with equal respect! . . #haes #intuitiveeating #edrecovery #antidiet#riotsnotdiets #effyourbeautystandards#losehatenotweight #nourishnotpunish#recoverywarriors #balancednotclean #foodisfuel#prorecovery #bodyposi #bodypositive #bopo#realrecovery #allfoodsfit #intuitiveliving #selflove#nutrition #dietitian #healthateverysize#nutritiontherapy #virtualcounseling #RD2be #rdsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B0O6fGxFfnE/?igshid=1kb2ag3gaf7kz

[healthingforhappy]

Today, I answered some questions for an article! Here are my answers! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

* When were you diagnosed with an eating disorder (ED) and what type of ED were you diagnosed with? 

* I was firstly diagnosed with Disordered eating at the age of 16. (2015) - Later that year I was diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa. (2015 - present)

* What support did you receive to facilitate recovery from your ED and did you find it helpful? 

* I have received inpatient and outpatient treatment. Inpatient treatment being, medical monitoring, nasogastric feeding, and IV and oral treatments. Outpatient treatment being, (Medical monitoring) weekly OBS, blood pressure, & weight. Weekly Dietican, and psychology. I found it quite isolating when being inpatient, as my phone was taken from me. I felt as though, I was somewhat being punished for an illness I couldn’t help. Unable to really communicate or see my support system much. Eg family & friends. It seemed it was a HUGE focus on become physically better, and not understanding why a relapse was occurring and understanding the “ED side of my brain” And why I fell sick. I believe more psychology and therapy whilst inpatient for refeeding. Would have benefited myself, and those suffering also immensely. It may possibly have stopped me from going round and round in relapses. Of getting physically better, being discharged, being well for a while, and then readmitted more poorly. 

*Do believe an individual can fully recover from an eating disorder? 

* This is a difficult question. I personally believe with the correct support, guidance and courage, that yes indeed you can fully recover from an eating disorder. It most certainly is going to have ups and downs. But I hold onto hope. 

* How do you define recovery from an eating disorder?

* I define recovery from an eating disorder, when I feel as though I am 100% free from the “ED VOICE” in my head, and I am not actively engaging in disordered behaviours. When I learn to love myself and life. And when my days and nights don’t revolve around anorexia.

* Do you/ when did you view yourself as recovered? 

* I would have to say honestly, I am not recovered as of yet. And I have finally understood that it’s okay. I keep trying, I keep fighting, and take each day as it comes. I have a very amazing support team. And I am finally allowing them to take back some of the control  that “ANA” has had hold of for so long. I am looking forward to the day I do recover fully! 

* In your personal experience, how does recovery look for an individual who has experienced an eating disorder? 

* For me, it’s not a glamorous thing at all. It’s tears, and arguments, and giving up. It’s pushing away everything and everyone trying to help you. It’s raw, it’s lonely, and it’s dark. And it’s consuming. It’s terrifying. But there is always hope. And a glimmer of love and light. 

* Do you think that someone needs to be free of all behaviours associated with their ED to be considered recovered? 

* Me personally yes. I always remind myself of my younger self. How happy, healthy and full of life she was. I cannot wait till the time she’s back! And not consumed and focused on taking up as little space possible, instead of flourishing and growing. 

* -       Do you think a past ED sufferer can be considered recovered if they still occasionally experience intrusive thoughts or struggle with body image?

* I do believe you can be recovered and still have tough thoughts. Unfortunately we live in a world full of advertisements, magazines, and images of how we “should look” what we should “wear” what we should “eat” I have always been a perfectionist, and compared myself to “unrealistic” images for a long time. So in answering this question, I do believe we can have bad thoughts about our body image, even when recovered. Every person will have these thoughts. It’s a fine line. It’s understanding when it’s becoming bad again. Engaging in unhealthy behaviours, and having consuming thoughts. And reaching out for help.

* -       Do you yourself ever grapple with these things?

* Of coarse! I most certainly do! On a daily basis!

* In your opinion does relapse differ from sporadically exercising an ED behaviour/s? 

* This is a difficult question for sure. For me a relapse is completely out of my control, it’s when my eating disorder has taken all control. And is VERY STRONG AND VERY LOUD. When I am doing well. And in a good place, certain behaviours for me, like body checks, reading labels, wanting to buy scales and thoughts of  guilt and anxiety will occur. But I have strategies on how to manage these behaviours and thoughts. And I am able to readjust them. And people to help me and talk to. People that have extensive knowledge and understanding. 

* Does someone who has recovered from an ED need to implement precautions in life that someone who has not experienced an ED does not?

* Most certainly! I try to stay away from activities that is revolved around weight, image, and unhealthy things. I made the decision to stop ballet. As it was detrimental to me moving forward. I don’t buy magazines with unrealistic, unhealthy and unhelpful people and ideas in them. I am also very careful on my social media whom I follow/engage with. I am very blessed that my family and close friends are understanding of these things. But unfortunately you cannot ever fully implement precautions. There will always be a temptation. To read labels, look at my weight at a friends house etc. Billboards, overheard conversations, chats. But I do try my absolute hardest, to minimise the harm.

[simplyplantbasedvegan-blog]

I am to pooped to pop! 😴 I had the pleasure of taking my sister and her boyfriend to the airport in the wee hours this morning, and have been working on au pair jobs ever since. Now, I am going off to a job interview. Crazy day y’all! . Kabocha fries have been my absolute favorite snack lately, but they absolutely hate me! I get terrible digestion issues. I am devastated! So I can only “treat” myself on nights where I don’t have anything for the next two days. 😂😭 Who else has that problem?! . . . . . . . #thrivemags @thrivemags #healthyfood #nourishing #nourishnotpunish #carbs #highcarb #healthyfats #veganfoodshare #bbgcommunity #balancednotclean #bestofvegan #govegan #vegansofig #veganfoodshare #yummy #delicious #foodporn #edrecovery #veganfoodporn #strongnotskinny #foodisfuel #cleaneating #healthy #fries #healthycuisines #dinner #buddhabowl #veganbowl #vegan #humpday (at Michigan)

[recovery-queen]

I made the best smoothie I've ever made in my entire life this morning. I used a mix of frozen strawbs, pineapple, mango, and bananas, with @so_delicious vanilla coconut yogurt and a splash of pomegranate juice. Obviously accompanied by @naturespathorganic peanut butter panda puffs because I am a real adult and definitely not a child, ever. #vegan #veganfoodshare #smoothie #edrecovery #recovery #ed #nourishnotpunish #eatingdisorder (at Riverside and Avondale) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsYSAqxAdIH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15gvl7gks89fs

[senyoritasigra]

my journey to low/zero carb high fat lifestyle 🧡***.. blood sugar stabled ... so much joy waking up everyday without all the nerve pains I’m suffering for almost 4 years of my Life,never felt so much stronger and happier now 🧡I love my stress-free life..*** —grass fed ground beef with cheese #nourishnotpunish #healthyfood #ketocarnivore #meatheals #livelifetothefullest #carnivore https://www.instagram.com/p/BudNJWlluxqv2JOB0zQhfOdjVOSrvSrcqFil0I0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1st6poni4z8hh

[theabundantyogini]

#Repost @staceyjaneyoga with @get_repost ・・・ Seriously. Let’s stop moralizing food & start eating what tastes good & feels good! Repost from @bodybravecanada using @RepostRegramApp - True story. 😣 🍎🍉🍑💕 . Quotation by @catielynchlcsw . . . . . . #bodybrave #wearebodybrave #fuckdietculture #dietculturesucks #riotsnotdiets #nourishtoflourish #nondiet #nourishnotpunish #bodytrust #eatingdisorderrecovery #eatingdisorderawareness #mentalhealthawareness https://www.instagram.com/p/BtLS7qRDzE-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hxrc99o0ts85

[rockinrina]

Since everyone is flooding my feed with 10 year comparisons... OK FINE I JOIN THE BANDWAGON ALSO LAH 🤣 on the left is a skinny-fat yours truly. Unhealthy lifestyle from years of late nights, poor eating habits and lots of partying resulted in someone who probably fit the typical skinny girl stereotype but totally meh inside. Fast forward to the right, Rina of the present. In the best shape I’ve been thanks to making healthier choices in daily living and feeling good (and strong!). There’s a good 12 kilos difference between the two pics and I dare say I am way happier with the way I look- and feel- now. Remember it’s not about the numbers on the scale - it’s about doing your body right and being the best that YOU can be! 💪🏼❤️💪🏼 #10yearchallenge #thenandnow #motivationmonday #fitchicks #fitfam #fitnesswomen #workout #instafit #fitspo #ShapeMyFitGirl #ShapeProud #selfimage #positivity #health #bodyimage #plantpowered #nomeatathlete #nourishnotpunish #strongerharderfaster #40fitandfabulous https://www.instagram.com/p/BsnCvAVHE5O/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zqtslhmm119l

[curvyleague]

What's your favorite cake🍰❓ Let us know in the comments. . . . . . #curvyleague #positivebodyimage #bodyneutral #mybodyismytemple #nodiet #nourishnotpunish #weightstigma #fatandhappy #antidiet #riotsnotdiets #bodypositivebabe #bodypositivepower #bodypositivequotes #bebodypositive #bodypositivitymovement #ditchthediet #losehatenotweight #nodiets #eatbetternotless https://www.instagram.com/p/CFSc87-Ax-4/?igshid=ucul1echit23

[notdefinedbyed]

What truly is real in your life? Sometimes we are faced with harsh truths about our relationships, expectations, dreams, beliefs about out body or lifestyle, or even our core values. It is up to you tobeedefine your life. Take ownership, fond meaning, create your own reality that serves you. . . . . #mentalhealth #eatingdisorders #edrecovery #bodypositive #effyourbeautystandards #bopo #self-esteem #positivity #everybody #edrecovery #nourish #happiness #selflove #recovery #eatingdisorder #edsoldier #edwarrior #edfighter #strongnotskinny #nourishnotpunish #quotes #quoteoftheday #quotesaboutlife #quotestoliveby #recovering #eatingdisorderrecovery #anarecovery #realrecovery

[dmnsqrl]

#Repost @chr1styharrison (@get_repost) ・・・ Health isn't a moral obligation, and you don't owe *anyone* the pursuit of health. Too much of the wellness world is caught up in healthism, and equating our worth to how much we pursue health goals. But the truth is that your value as a person and as a member of society doesn't lie in whether or not you value your health. We all have individual values, things that matter to us and things that don't. Health might be on your list of priorities... but it also might not. And it's so important to remember that sometimes, life gets really hectic, and sometimes we have to make choices. Sometimes we have to decide that one value gets more of our time and attention at a certain point in our lives. And that's okay! It's also okay if health is *never* a value that you hold or something that you seek, and no matter your size, you never have to prove your health or pursue health behaviors to be a worthwhile human existing in the world. . . (If you want to hear more about HAES, intuitive eating, and body liberation, head on over to wherever you get your podcasts and download the latest episode of Food Psych today! P.S. Be sure to leave a review if you love it, it really helps us reach new listeners and allows the show to grow. Thank you for all of your support <3 And don’t forget to join the Food Psych Listener Facebook Group by going to christyharrison.com/community ... Join the family today!) . . #haes #intuitiveeating #edrecovery #antidietproject #antidiet #riotsnotdiets #effyourbeautystandards #losehatenotweight #nourishnotpunish #recoverywarriors #balancednotclean #foodisfuel #prorecovery #bodyposi #bodypositive #bopo #foodpsychpod #foodpsych #feminism #healthateverysize #lifebeyonddieting https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq8RvV0l1omdWF0ti-wxghEfB-a-6jHt-AVvd80/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ahjwrbn6y6hm

[eatlivenourish-blog1]

Seriously, the research is all there! There are ZERO dietary plans out there that show long-term, sustainable weight loss, even for those who follow the plan to a T. And did you know that not only are you 95-97% likely to regain the weight, but of that percentage, 2/3 of folks will actually regain more weight than they initially lost! Yup, the data is that abyssmal. So if diets don't work, then what does? Intuitive eating and a Health at Every Size approach to supporting your wellbeing <3 Thanks to @feelgoodeating for the quote used in this image! . . . #haes #intuitiveeating #edrecovery #antidiet#riotsnotdiets #effyourbeautystandards #losehatenotweight #nourishnotpunish#recoverywarriors #balancednotclean #foodisfuel#prorecovery #bodyposi #bodypositive #bopo#realrecovery #allfoodsfit #intuitiveliving #selflove#nutrition #dietitian #healthateverysize#nutritiontherapy #virtualcounseling #RD2be #rd #newyearsresolution https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsk-mlalydL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8f1it1vmrt7d

[healthingforhappy]

[starrynight46]

Self-acceptance or self-love?

Accepting my body? Hmmm...

LOVING my body? Ha, as if...

(A topic we've all found hard to get our heads around for my 2nd blog post ✌)

Self-acceptance and self-love are two terms that crop up continuously nowadays - hashtags promoting self confidence and telling you to embrace the body you were born with (alongside all the ads telling us how to get the perfect beach body, spray tan us into oblivion or suffocate us with waist trainers to try and mould our poor ribcages into different shapes). That's FAR easier said than done, especially for those suffering from an eating disorder. The two terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but I think it's important to recognise that *they are two different things*.

SELF-ACCEPTANCE: where you can accept that your body, with all its flaws and perfections, with all its positives and disadvantages, is the only one you will ever get. You may not love it or even like it that much - or at all - but you can come to terms with the fact that it's the vessel that's carrying you for the rest of your life, and you can accept that you don't have to keep punishing it to be 'acceptable' for society.

SELF-LOVE: where you can embrace your body and be confident in your sense of self, with all its flaws and good parts. You feel strong and mighty in your own skin and you know that you are enough as you are, and you don't want to exchange yourself for someone different.

I think it's important to recognise that self-love and self-acceptance are not just feelings which stick around indefinitely after being 'switched on' - they can come in occasional bursts, stick around for a long time - or maybe they really ARE feelings that could last forever. Self-acceptance is the first step. Self-love comes afterwards. I can honestly say that I'm still working on just accepting myself, and I've still got a way to go before achieving that. It's a short process for some, longer for others. It doesn't matter - go at your own speed and start learning to accept yourself in the way that is right for you. You ARE enough, despite what ED says. You DO deserve to look after your vessel throughout life, and make it into the best you can be - and remember that an ED won't do that. ED will ultimately continue to try and destroy your mind and body - you don't deserve that shit. You deserve to live and be okay with yourself. It may not be easy to do, but always remember that it is OKAY to do.

Also, accept the fact that you do suffer from an illness. It's not something to be ashamed of, it's just how things are. You didn't choose to be ill, you didn't deserve to become ill - it's unlucky and feels unfair but it's just how life's turned out. But you CAN change how it affects you throughout life. You can fight it, make the most of treatment and develop tools to manage it so that it doesn't control your life.

Acceptance can be hard, but it's possible! Let's all work on accepting ourselves, and hopefully eventually loving ourselves too - we all deserve to 💛