I've struggled with whether or not to mention this but for some reason keep getting the feeling I need to share what happened to me today. I took Kayla to her pediatrician who happens to have been my pediatrician and has known me for almost 33 years. After we discussed Kayla (she should be back at school tomorrow) he looks at me and says "Are you eating enough?" and then starts to discuss anore
xia. Now, to be honest I was completely shocked that someone would look at me...someone who was once obese and ask that question. He went as far as to ask if I was still menstrating, discussed calcium needs for my bones, etc. He used the term anorexia over and over. He is the sweetest man and said "I hope I'm not intruding in your business and overstepping my boundaries but I have known you your entire life and felt like I needed to ask". Honestly, I'm glad he asked because so many doctors wouldn't have the courage to say anything to someone who might actually be suffering from an eating disorder. I do not have one and do eat a LOT!
I say all of that to say this (I have a point in sharing this, lol). I know I talk a lot about exercise and eating. Overall health and wellness has become a passion of mine and you tend to talk about what you love. I did struggle for several years with weight and not being healthy. For me it wasn't just about the weight...I struggled with depression as well. I was miserable all around and it was because I wasn't taking care of myself. I am in NO way ever promoting that you don't eat or that you exercise hours upon hours a day. Yes, I do wish that people would care about their health because when you do then you feel better inside and out. I have lost my weight the correct way. Slowly...steady and with diet, exercise and some added nutritional supplements here the past few months. I feel better than I have probably ever felt in my life. I have the energy to do things I didn't do before and I'm not laying around on the couch tired all the time. I am the Mom that I want to be...not the exhausted Mom who doesn't want to do anything but lay around all the time which I was a few years ago.
I hope I didn't bore you and that this reaches someone who might need to hear it. If you personally are struggling with an eating disorder PLEASE tell someone and get the help you need.
I say all of that to say this (I have a point in sharing this, lol). I know I talk a lot about exercise and eating. Overall health and wellness has become a passion of mine and you tend to talk about what you love. I did struggle for several years with weight and not being healthy. For me it wasn't just about the weight...I struggled with depression as well. I was miserable all around and it was because I wasn't taking care of myself. I am in NO way ever promoting that you don't eat or that you exercise hours upon hours a day. Yes, I do wish that people would care about their health because when you do then you feel better inside and out. I have lost my weight the correct way. Slowly...steady and with diet, exercise and some added nutritional supplements here the past few months. I feel better than I have probably ever felt in my life. I have the energy to do things I didn't do before and I'm not laying around on the couch tired all the time. I am the Mom that I want to be...not the exhausted Mom who doesn't want to do anything but lay around all the time which I was a few years ago.
I hope I didn't bore you and that this reaches someone who might need to hear it. If you personally are struggling with an eating disorder PLEASE tell someone and get the help you need.
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