Thank you all so much for the great feedback on my first Anorexic to Fit Series post. Your support is so amazing and I really do appreciate it a lot.
Ever since I started my blog, I’ve been getting so many comments and e-mails with questions about my past relationship with food and on the ED I had. Today I thought I would take the most asked questions and put them into a post, this is going to be part two of my Anorexic to Fit series.
*If ED related posts trigger you or make you uncomfortable, then I have many other blog posts you can read that don’t have anything to do with this topic. :)
(Recent Breakfast: 1 cup quick oats, 2 egg whites and cinnamon cooked with water and skim milk. Topped with a banana.)
How many calories did you eat during your ED? I ate about 300-400 calories and they all came from fruit, veggies, egg whites and nuts. Carbs (bread and oatmeal, for example) where a big no-no for me.
(Recent Snack: A Chocolate Dipped Coconut Luna bar. Pure bliss!)
Did you exercise during your ED? Yes, I was so obsessed with cardio and spent 30-70 min. a day working out. I really had to push myself through them because I wasn’t fueling my body properly and was so weak.
(Recent Lunch: Quinoa, peas and a hardboiled egg.)
Did anorexia harm your body for good? Sadly, it did. It messed with my body so much but I’m probably going to do a whole separate post on that topic.
(Recent Snack: An apple.)
Is talking about your past relationship with food hard for you? At first it was, but now I’m perfectly fine talking about anything ED related.. it did take time for me to get comfortable talking about it though.
(Recent Snack: My first KIND bar! It was delish!)
What made you want to get fit and healthy again? Deep down I knew that I was harming my body and desperately wanted to change my ways. Somehow, every time I tried I failed. I almost gave up but then I saw a few pictures of myself and realized how sick and malnourished I looked. I guess you could say I scared myself into recovery.
(Recent Snack: Full fat yogurt with frozen blueberries.)
Right now, I’m working on a page with my whole ED and recovery story. I’ll be sure to let you know when it’s up. :)
If you have any questions or just want to talk, feel free to leave a comment or send me an e-mail! You can also check out my contact page for more ways to get in touch with me.
No questions today.. leave a comment about whatever you like! :)
I'm sorry to hear your ED had such a hold on you but it's obvious you're in a much better place now! It's great you have the strength to talk about it as well - no easy feat.
ReplyDeleteI admire you a lot for being able to ralk that honestly about your Ed & your personal experience concerning this topic. It shows how strong you are,I am so proud of you! :)
ReplyDeleteWay to blow past that rough time in your life and being so open and candid about the topic. You're a tough cookie!
ReplyDeleteI admire you so much Shannon, it takes some major guts to be so honest about such a hard time in your life. I'm so happy you're in a much better frame of mind now, you should be so proud for making it through!! :) Love ya girly!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry you suffered so much lovely, it makes me sad to hear how difficult things were. But I am so so glad that you are mostly better now, you should be so proud of yourself! I also really admire you for coming out and talking about it, I'm sure it took a lot of courage! You're inspirational with your positive attitude :-)
ReplyDeleteYou are so admirable Shannon, to be able to talk so openly about something which obviously had quite a significant effect on your life and overall health. Pulling through such a big challenge must have given you so much strength, and the courage to put it out there is something we can all learn from! I look forward to your next post :)
ReplyDeleteI love your pictures in contrast to your ED past. You really have come so far. My anorexia harmed my body for good too. It's unreal how we think it's impossible during an ED. I'll look forward to your post on that.
ReplyDeleteShannon, thanks again for sharing..you cant even imagine how relatable you are, especially to me. We share a similar story and I commend you for being the one to realize that you needed help and that you could not go on living life like that. That takes so much courage.
ReplyDeleteOn a lighter note, I am glad someone else is completely in love with the coconut flavored Luna bars. They are absolutely delicious. lol
I'm so sorry you struggled with this, but I'm really glad you've been able to turn everything around and lead a healthy life! Thanks for sharing your story!
ReplyDeleteI think it is so awesome that you're willing to open up and answer questions about your ED. That takes serious courage and it shows how much progress you've made. I can tell that you're determined to stay healthy and that is SO inspiring. Keep it up, girl. <3
ReplyDeleteAnd by the way, I'm in love with ALL the food in this post. Coconut Luna Bars are my absolute favorite! I'm glad you enjoyed the Kind Bar too!
soo glad you're sharing this darling. I really think every one could learn from stories like yours, not just through your struggles, but through your determination and success as well :):)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your experience with ED and for being so honest. I know that so many people struggle with this and I believe that your posts here will speak to them. To me, you come off as a very strong and brave person, and that through any type of adversity, you are able to persevere :)
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Great post and thanks for sharing, its so encouraging to know that you've came back so strongly from such an illness x
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to see you have come so far!! Makes me smile :) So do chocolate coconut luna bars. I can't wait to read your full story page when you get it up!
ReplyDeleteGood for you for recovering from such a unfortunate disease! From the looks of your pictures, it seems you are fueling your body properly with delicious and nutritious eats. :-)
ReplyDeleteWow shannon, you've come so far and done so well to beat it! To be able to talk and blog about it now is proof of your achievement :-)
ReplyDeletethis is a great post! I'm so happy you were able to overcome your disorder!
ReplyDeleteStay strong, Shannon! And, that Luna bar looks quite tasty!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your honesty Shannon!!! I'm so happy for you and your amazing journey to recovery! Keep staying strong girl!! You got this :)
ReplyDeleteYou should feel very proud of how far you have come ... that's an amazing accomplishment!! :)
ReplyDeleteI love that you are brave enough to post on this topic. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteOh, and that luna bar really looks good :-)
you are strong :)
ReplyDeleteShannon you are amazing!! Thanks for sharing, keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteShannon this post is great! I have never been through an ED but I have had a friend that has. It was hard being there to go through it. I am so happy you are healthy now and such an inspiration to others to follow xoxoxo thanks for posting this
ReplyDeletefirst: you know I LOVE your food :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I have to say your are great person with a very strong personaltiy that you fight against the ED!
I am so happy that you love your change from ED to fit :)
You are a great Inspiration!
I think it's really great that you're doing this series, Shannon. There are so many misconceptions about eating disorders floating around, so it's refreshing to hear the truth from somebody who has been there. Keep up the good work, girl!
ReplyDeletep.s. so glad you loved the Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Luna and the KIND bar (they're too of my very favorites!) xoxo
thanks for sharing. will pass along your story when it's done. so many girls need your courage
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
DeleteOh no! I'm so sorry that you have permanent damage from the ED. :( I think it's great that you admit it, though, and sharing your story is such a brave (and awesome) thing to do. I'm glad you're better!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your courage to tell your stories of struggles. I know a lot of people will benefit from reading your posts :)
ReplyDeleteYou have really come a long way in your journey. I am so proud of you for your strength.
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You are such a wonderful person, Shannon, and I am so sorry you went through that. I had a period where I was only eating about 500 calories a day, and, looking back at pictures of myself, I look very sick. I have symptoms I am still dealing with over a year later, and I hope your body recovers completely very soon. ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you for your honesty! You've come such a long way! :] I'm so glad to hear you're no longer mistreating yourself. Stay strong!
ReplyDeleteI've been sort of through anorexia and also bulimia. It's not exactly the same by definition, but still. I used to be a sportaholic. I ran every day for an hour and did strength training. I ate also as much fruits and veggies as I could. Sometimes a bit meat and a bit carbs. I wasn't really an anorectic, but on my way to becoming it. Then it all turned upside down. My appetite was huge (obviously because of the lack of food I had consumed for 1,5 years) and when I tried to start eating normally, I couldn't stop myself. I ate as much as I could, but I didn't puke it out. I was in pain 3-4 days a week because I had eaten too much. For some weeks 2-3 bars of 200g chocolate were no problem for me (including other foods). I tried to hide my ED, but I began to gain weight and with 3 months I gained about 15 kg. Then again it changed at some point and for now I've tried to become healthy for more than half a year already. I still can't control my appetite fully, but I have learned to trick with it. Unfortunately my blog is in Estonian. But I just wanted to wish you all the strength on you journey. I love your blog (just discovered it today and spent a lot of time here :)). We can become healthy and enjoy life to the fullest, right? :)
ReplyDeletewow I'm glad that you did such a big step in the direction of not abusing yourself any more as you unfortunately did .. be proud of yourself honey :-)
ReplyDeleteI can really tell by the way you write (all of your posts, not just this one! that you really ARE in a much better place mentally now - and getting there is hard!!! It definitely makes me happy you're in a place where you can share all this :) and YES the coconut luna bars....heaven in a plastic wrapper.
ReplyDeleteI didn't read the whole story from beginning.
ReplyDeleteI am fron Holland. We go often to Kaufland. Do you know it?
It's a megastory to buy food. Do the have Luna Bar in Kaufland. perhaps i have overlooked it. In Holland i don't know where to buy them.
Gr. Rianne
Hi! Thanks for your comment!
DeleteI know the store Kaufland. Luna bars arent sold here in Europe..only in the US. You can buy them online though, at www.iherb.com . iHerb ships overseas. Use the coupon code KOC407 for $5 off your first order! :)
Wow, you've come such a long way! Good for you, Shannon. I'm so glad, because you're an awesome blogger :) Also, it's so great that you can be so open.. I know you'll help out a lot of other struggling people. Can't wait to read your new page!
ReplyDeleteI know that I have said this before but I am so proud of you! I see you becoming such an inspiration to many. Your story is so honest and touching. I will keep you in prayers on your journey to blog about your ED :)
ReplyDeleteYou are such an inspiration, Shannon. I can't wait to read you next posts. Thank you for doing this -- it means a lot to me! :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so brave! Thank you for sharing your story with us. I will continue to read and be inspired by you. Your current meals look absolutely delicious and healthy to boot. Happy Monday to you!
ReplyDeleteWow, Shannon....you are such an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your story and I'm sure you are helping out so many girls who are currently suffering in silence! Way to go on coming out on top!
ReplyDeleteSo good that you are talking about this! I relate to a lot of what you are saying. Knowing deep down that I was harming my body, yet not being able to take lasting, good actions. Until a month ago, when I decided to recover all the way, and for the rest of my life. I am not quite there yet, but will continue!
ReplyDeleteEncouraged by what you wrote in a comment, I will try almonds. They used to be a real fear food for me, along with oils and all kinds of nuts.
wow, i'm so glad you are on the mend!
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to see that you have started a series where you talk about your past struggles, as it could help others.
ReplyDeleteQuestion: Do you believe you are fully over your Eating Disorder?
Thank you so much! I'm really glad that so many people enjoy this series and I hope that it can help others!
DeleteI do believe I am fully over my eating disorder. Of course, there are days when I feel totally down and have ED thoughts cross my mind, but when they do I kick them out right away!
THANK YOU so much for all of your comments! It means so much to me, that you all enjoy this series! <3
ReplyDeleteI just read through the two posts you had on ED now and I wanted to say how wonderful it is that you have overcome it and how beautiful you look. I know it must have been an incredibly long and difficult journey, and for you to be able to talk about it and help others, is just amazing. I have never personally suffered from an ED, though I believe I was on the verge at the end of last year, and I too sometimes feel guilty about what I eat, if I splurge on a brownie or cake. I do worry about what I eat, and sometimes the fact that I am worrying, worries me (it's a vicious cycle! haha). But I have been doing a lot better lately and reading your blog and seeing that it is possible to be perfectly healthy and not worry all the time makes me feel better.
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful day!
Bec. x
Hey! You seem to do so very well now! I'm so glad!! I've almost died of anorexia myself and it's a horrible, horrible illness! I still don't know if I can ever have kids because of it :( If only we would have know then what we know now right?! .. I'm glad you were able to fight through it and become so very positive :) The phrase 'anorexic to fit' is so awesome!! I can very much relate ;-) I've started my own blog on health and getting fit after an ED and other health issues, I love how blogging brings people together and makes difficult topics easier to talk about!
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