Eating Disorder Recovery and Trying to Lose Weight

By Nina V  

People who are suffering with an eating disorder generally have a preoccupation with weight loss, body image, attempts to lose weight and a preoccupation with weight loss tactics and strategies.

Quite often it is this preoccupation with weight loss and the focus on losing weight that fuels and triggers further eating disorder behavior, and most often the behavior is destructive, punishing and leads to an exacerbation of the eating disorder symptoms.

When entering into eating disorder recovery, it is often considered important to take the focus off weight loss and any attempts to control and manage your weight. This is so that your body is given an opportunity to recover without the added stress of diets, restrictive eating and grueling exercise.

It is also to give your mind a break from the mental obsession with weight loss and the preoccupation with losing weight, focusing on your body and not taking the positive actions that are necessary for recovery.

Tips to Avoid Thoughts and Actions related to Weight Loss:

- Focus on other activities that are positive and nurturing 

- Use your support network to discuss the desire to lose weight 

- Look at your diet history and attempts to lose weight and consider the negative impact that they have had on your life 

- Take time to practice relaxation and meditation to calm the mind 

- Spend time eating with other people to help take the focus off food 

- If you do any exercise, keep it light and do not add extra stress to your body

The process of recovering from disordered eating takes time and a shift in thinking, behavior and improving your self esteem. A focus on diets and weight loss can be damaging and harmful to the process - as it keeps the focus on weight, body image and takes away from the positive mental and spiritual exercises that promote real recovery that is permanent and healthy.

Achieving full eating disorder recovery is possible, however it requires practice, patience and taking care of your body, with the focus on self care and nurturing your body, rather than weight loss and punishing behavior for not achieving the desired weight that you are striving for.

Real recovery from the disordered behaviors also seeks to eliminate the obsession and constant thoughts of weight loss and to bring you to a place of freedom from the mental agony about dieting and losing weight that inevitably lead to unhealthy tactics to lose weight quickly.

Getting help for your recovery is available and you can begin today. You can have a healthy, solution focused recovery that is permanent and does not rely on quick weight loss tricks and eliminates all obsession. Get started today with your eating disorder recovery!

Find Time To Exercise and Load Up On Super Foods - Secrets To Shed Weight After Pregnancy

By Jalpa Gajjar Suthar

Your favorite celebrity has just revealed her power packed post baby body. It is every women's dream to look gorgeous and young and pregnancy is one of the phases were her body is completely out of control, gaining oodles of weight.

Like celebrity moms, you too are eager to hang back your pregnancy clothes back in the closet. Gratefully, there are no short cuts when it comes to weight loss. You require taking loads of "super foods" i.e. a healthy diet, a dedication to physical activities and most importantly lots of patience.

Remember, it is good to be eager when it comes to weight loss after pregnancy, but it is more than just that. Losing the weight after the pregnancy is more than just getting back in your old jeans. The additional weight you will be shedding, will be for a life time. How? Read on to have a successful weight loss.

Include Physical Activities
Earlier, women were told to wait at least for 5-6 weeks before starting the exercises. Now, the wait time is over. It is safe to start with light workouts within few days of delivery unless you have some complication associated with your pregnancy. Talk to your doctor about it and start when he/she gives you the green signal.

So, when your doctor says it is okay to start the foremost thing to do is:

· Be Comfortable
Because you are breast feeding it might uncomfortable for you to do a few exercises. Wear a supportive bra and comfortable clothing.

· Work On Your Abs
To lose pounds around your waist requires precise abs workouts. Exercising specific abs exercises will help you to look slim.

· Exercise With Your Baby
If your baby is taking all your time then what could be a better way to workout with your baby. Take a stroller and go for a walk with your baby. Leave your baby beside you when you are doing floor exercises.

· Have Realistic Goals
Just because some celebrity is back to her slim figure, you too would get it - the confidence is good but will your body be able to cope up? Listen to your body, lose weight that is necessary not the additional one.

Considering Your Eating Habits
It is important to breastfeed therefore, eating healthy, nutritional food is required. Make wise choices so that you can lose weight healthily.

· Say No To Temptations
Indulge in healthy foods only and stay away from tempting food items such as chocolates, burgers, pizzas etc. You know it, they are not good so don't buy them.

· Smaller Proportions
No filling big dishes rather eat smaller proportions. Never skip meals, instead eat 5-6 meals a day to keep your hunger pangs at bay.

· Eat More Fruits, Green Veggies and Grains
You get to eat delicious meals and you lose weight. You can make tasty meals out of green vegetables, whole grains and fruits that not only help lose your weight, but comes with additional health benefits.

· Don't Eat Unless Hungry
It is a magic fitness mantra if you want to lose weight effectively. Do not indulge in eating unless you are hungry. To divert yourself call up your friend, take your baby to walk etc.