Questions anyone?
If you have a question, comment it and I will definitely ask my therapist/acupuncturist/support and treatment team!
:)
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Do what you love, and Love what you do
Dance. I love dance and I dance because its what I love. Find something you love to do, and do it.
When I dance, I feel free and strong and powerful <3
Think about something you love to do, and how it makes you feel. Seek out how to do that thing and go for it!
Dance brings up a good point. Most people would think that dance would not be a good thing for someone with an eating disorder to do. I take a solo class in which I can wear whatever I want that I can dance in. Make sure that this one thing you love to do is healthy for you and is in a positive manner.
When I dance, I feel free and strong and powerful <3
Think about something you love to do, and how it makes you feel. Seek out how to do that thing and go for it!
Dance brings up a good point. Most people would think that dance would not be a good thing for someone with an eating disorder to do. I take a solo class in which I can wear whatever I want that I can dance in. Make sure that this one thing you love to do is healthy for you and is in a positive manner.
Monday, June 27, 2011
How we talk to little girls
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lisa-bloom/how-to-talk-to-little-gir_b_882510.html?ref=fb&src=sp
This is a very interesting article about how our culture talks to little kids.
"Your so cute! Look at your pretty dress!"
Why don't we say
"Wow! You look smart! Want to show me how you can read this book?"
Check it out! :)
This is a very interesting article about how our culture talks to little kids.
"Your so cute! Look at your pretty dress!"
Why don't we say
"Wow! You look smart! Want to show me how you can read this book?"
Check it out! :)
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Love yourself like a kid again!
As I was watching the parade with my cousins, two of them are 5 years old, I realized that everybody seriously needs to love like a child. These girls were so loving and caring. How does this relate to eating disorders?
Think of a child. Eating when they are hungry and stopping when they are full. Strive for that. The child doesn't think they are fat. And they are not afraid of getting fat by what they eat.
Just thought I'd share that :)
Think of a child. Eating when they are hungry and stopping when they are full. Strive for that. The child doesn't think they are fat. And they are not afraid of getting fat by what they eat.
Just thought I'd share that :)
Friends
I am so lucky I have the friends I do. Yesterday, I was talking to my one friend. Actually, I was more like venting.
I know that I will never be good enough for God. But I also know that thats where Jesus comes in. He died and my sins were forgiven and Gods love is a free gift. I cant even explain how that makes me feel. I am so blessed. I truly believe that God gave me another chance--Heres some background:
I was born with JRA. We did not know until I was 15 months old and my leg was all swollen. My parents took me to the ER and after a long time of waiting I was diagnosed with Arthritis. Basically I've been in pain my whole life. Going into 7th grade I started eating less and exercising more. Burning 700 calories while only eating 30. I was underweight but I wasn't skeletal BUT my organs were failing. I went to the doctor and was informed that if I did any exercise..even walking, I would go into cardiac arrest and eventually die. I was then transported to Rogers Memorial Hospital and put on a feeding tube without even being there for an hour. I was put on suicidal watch and discharged a month later. 5 months after I was discharged I was hospitalized twice again for bulimia. Long story short. I literally almost died. But why didn't I?
God had/has great plans for my life. Dying wasn't one of them. So He had the power to keep me strong and alive.
Now I am growing so much in my faith and show that by everything I do.
God has plans for you--Let Him take control of your life :)
I know that I will never be good enough for God. But I also know that thats where Jesus comes in. He died and my sins were forgiven and Gods love is a free gift. I cant even explain how that makes me feel. I am so blessed. I truly believe that God gave me another chance--Heres some background:
I was born with JRA. We did not know until I was 15 months old and my leg was all swollen. My parents took me to the ER and after a long time of waiting I was diagnosed with Arthritis. Basically I've been in pain my whole life. Going into 7th grade I started eating less and exercising more. Burning 700 calories while only eating 30. I was underweight but I wasn't skeletal BUT my organs were failing. I went to the doctor and was informed that if I did any exercise..even walking, I would go into cardiac arrest and eventually die. I was then transported to Rogers Memorial Hospital and put on a feeding tube without even being there for an hour. I was put on suicidal watch and discharged a month later. 5 months after I was discharged I was hospitalized twice again for bulimia. Long story short. I literally almost died. But why didn't I?
God had/has great plans for my life. Dying wasn't one of them. So He had the power to keep me strong and alive.
Now I am growing so much in my faith and show that by everything I do.
God has plans for you--Let Him take control of your life :)
Friday, June 24, 2011
Date Night / Writing assignment #3
So...tonight I have a date with a friend from school. :) Most people would be worried about if they look just perfect or how they act but Im gonna just have fun with it. I put on a little makeup and have on a cute outfit but if thats all this guy likes me for I don't want that. I want him to love my personality and like me for me.
All in all, you have another writing assignment! YAY!!! :)
Write about your perfect date. Where would you go and who would it be with? What would you you wear and how would you act? Challenge yourself to really think. And Im not saying perfection is out there Im just saying don't settle for less than you deserve ;)
All in all, you have another writing assignment! YAY!!! :)
Write about your perfect date. Where would you go and who would it be with? What would you you wear and how would you act? Challenge yourself to really think. And Im not saying perfection is out there Im just saying don't settle for less than you deserve ;)
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Footprints in the Sand
One night I had a dream--
I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord
and across the sky flashed scenes from my life.
For each scene I noticed two sets of footprints,
one belonged to me and the other to the Lord.
When the last scene of my life flashed before me,
I looked back at the footprints in the sand.
I noticed that many times along the path of my life,
there was only one set of footprints.
I also noticed that it happened at the very lowest
and saddest times in my life.
This really bothered me and I questioned the Lord about it.
"Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you,
you would walk with me all the way,
but I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life
there is only one set of footprints.
"I don't understand why in times when I needed you most,
you should leave me."
The Lord replied, "My precious, precious child,
I love you and I would never, never leave you
during your times of trial and suffering.
"When you saw only one set of footprints,
it was then that I carried you.
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