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Post by Hailey on Mar 4, 2015 23:46:58 GMT -5
I have been on/off binge eating and sometimes bulimic for over a year now. This was a result of my freshman 15 caused by moving to college (much like Kathryn's own story.) I hated feeling bigger so I sought to lose weight, which only started the binge eating and thus bulimia. I read BOB and really related to the story but still couldnt get myself to resist urges. It was just too hard. I finally found some peace and escape from the binge eating when I started running (again in an effort to lose weight). This may sound really unhealthy but as my running started to improve my mental toughness did too and suddenly resisting urges wasn't as hard anymore. I lost the weight and am now at a very healthy weight. I am currently training for my first marathon in May, which I never in a million years would have believed I could do last year. I'm by no means eating disorder free. I still struggle with overeating at times and always have issues when I go back home and am surrounded by junk food. But I have come SO far from where I was before I started running. And now when I eat a lot I know that it's probably because my body actually needs the calories. I don't feel panicky after eating a lot anymore. I offer the suggestion to others to find something like running that you can push yourself in and improve at. It will make resisting urges feel like a piece of cake  |
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Post by charlotte on Mar 7, 2015 5:23:35 GMT -5
Hey Hailey
I totally get how running makes you feel stronger! It always gives me a clearer perspective and more awareness of the state of my body, encouraging me to stay healthy and positive. The binges always got in the way for me though. I'd eat so much it was pretty much physically impossible to continue running. So glad that's not the case for you! Don't hurt your body though, a marathon, that's intense! (Impressive too though!) Which one are you running? I have to admit, I've always wanted to run a marathon but knee and hip injuries have prevented me from actually doing it. So you go, girl! It's nice that you can be more relaxed about eating. I feel like zumba and yoga are helping me with that too. Physical exercise is definitely a good addition to the mindfulness!
Good luck with the marathon!!!
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Post by Hailey on Mar 31, 2015 18:18:46 GMT -5
Charlotte,
I totally can relate to how the binges can get in the way-they certainly have for me. But I always feel so terrible for letting it impact my running that it happens WAY less frequently now. I've been following a pretty strict running schedule which really forces me to not binge. Since I started the marathon training my urges have just reduced so much. It used to be a constant struggle for me and now it just isn't. I started the training in the beginning of january and was probably binging 1-2 times per week then. Now pretty far into the training I experience the urges but act on them way less frequently (maybe once every month).
The marathon I'm running is the Eau Claire marathon in wisconsin and is in a month. I'm training as part of a class in college so I'm receiving some of the best coaching and trainers out there. I think actually commiting to the race has been the biggest impact on my binges because mentally I think, "this is going to hurt me in the marathon," so I don't act on it.
You could try a half marathon! I think it would have the same effect.
And thank you so much!
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Post by charlotte on Apr 2, 2015 15:04:08 GMT -5
hey hailey
once a month, that's great! you must be running pretty decent amounts by now. it's gonna be such an unforgettable experience!
i've been binge free for about three months and it's impacted my life in so many amazing ways. i doubt my body would work with me for even a half marathon, but hearing about your good experiences with the marathon training does make me want to take my yoga regime up a notch!
keep it up with the running!
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Post by EuropeanGirlFromBefore on Apr 18, 2015 3:52:33 GMT -5
Hailey, I do the same and it does reduce my urges!! Running is so addictive and you feel amazing after!! You started being focused on improving your form that you can't afford to binge. Email me if you want to share experiences urban.roses@gmail.com |
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Post by Hailey on May 14, 2015 10:22:00 GMT -5
Thanks for all of the support everyone Just an update, I ran the marathon 2 Sunday's ago and it went really well! I feel mentally stronger than ever. However, I did binge recently a few times which is pretty frustrating. During the last one, mid-binge I just stopped and thought, "why am I doing this?!" This doesn't even taste good. Literally threw the bag of pretzels I was eating away and haven't done it since. It was very sickening to me that I was doing that to myself yet not even receiving the satisfaction I used to. It was ALL HABIT. So now I'm working on 1. Eating healthier and 2. Reducing my snacks (which are what turn into binges out of habit). I am also running another marathon in October Ask me anything |
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Post by kate on May 14, 2015 12:29:35 GMT -5
Was it the flying pig marathon?!? I went and cheered people on. That is such a wonderful accomplishment. Congratulations! You have the mental toughness. Don't get yourself down. And DON'T overthink it. Not bingeing is not hard! We put too much thought on it. That's my opinion.
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Post by charlotte on May 15, 2015 11:00:29 GMT -5
Whoa, congratulations Hailey, that's amazing! Keep going! Also, I might join you in the running craze, it sounds really nice |
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Post by kate on May 20, 2015 22:19:45 GMT -5
Charlotte -- how are you doing? Any better?
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Post by Hailey on Jun 11, 2015 17:14:50 GMT -5
No it was the Eau Claire marathon! And Charlotte you should start running! I can answer any questions you may have, I'd love to help. It's been 3 weeks since I last binged and i hope to keep that momentum going |
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