[Mommx2]

Thank you everyone for the support and encouragement it has really helped me through the dreadful PMS.
I think everyone has and ED to a point. I know, I binge when I am stressed,tired etc. The Phen has also helped me through the binges around my PMS(even though I thought at the time it did not) . I would not be taking Phen if I did not have a problem with food/weight.
I also believe that the more people talk about their problems the easier it is to deal with them. I suppose if people get uncomfortable listening or reading about it they can just not listen or read the posts. People need to do what helps them and if someone is uncomfortable they will get over it.
Well, with that said (and I was not trying to be disrespectful to anyone just I am a to the point type of person) I hope everyone is having a great weekend and keep happy thoughts!

[NolezGirl]

I didn't find your post offensive at all! I too agree that we all have an unhealthy relationship with food. If we didn't then we wouldn't be here!

However, that being said, I do believe that EDs are a monster of their own. There are many times where I will eat solely to purge. There are nights where I will take No-Doz because I don't want to get so tired that it might interrupt my purging and I'll literally get no sleep. When you live to puke it's a sad life.

I think that many people might suffer from COE or BED and not even realize that it's a disorder. So many people associate eating disorders with the emaciated and that's not reality. Many bulimics are overweight (myself included). COE and BED are very real disorders. I started out as a COE and became bulimic b/c I thought that would solve all of my problems. OOPSY!

[Mommx2]

Thank you Nolezgirl, that makes me feel better!
I want to applaud you again for being so open and honest about your ED's I believe it will help you find the strength you need to stay in control. Of course, you are right I do not fully understand what you must go through every day to stay in control. I hope, you understand that I do not judge you or anyone for that matter. I will listen anytime you need to just vent.
I hope your day is going well. It must be hard traveling so much, that's when I eat the worst. Of course being at home with my kids I eat the worst. That is where the Phentermine has really helped me.
I only exercised one day last week and have not exercised so far this week but, I plan to start again tomorrow.
Today is a very lazy day, my Daughter woke up around 4:30 and had thrown up. So, we are just taking it easy today. I have a lot of housework that needs to be done but, my Mother keeps telling me it will wait. My husband has been working so much lately, and I have taken the full parenting on by myself. I am tired and, I think today I will just relax a little.
My eating has been perfect since TOM has come and went and the few pounds I gained are gone! Now, I can start fresh with my weight loss once again. I go back to my Dr. next Tuesday for another two week weigh in. I want it to be at least 5 pounds so, we shall see then.
I have really bonded with the low-carb lifestyle and I don't really miss bread or sweets. I hope that continues when I no longer take the Phentermine. I do not eat fattening meat all the time or a cheese all day long or 20 eggs everyday. I try to eat as healthy as I can while taking on the low-carb lifestyle. I think it has become a lifestyle for me and no "diet" has ever become a lifestyle for me and that has been why I have always yo-yo dieted.
Sorry to be so winded today, I guess, I just had a lot to write about. Or, maybe I am just opening up. It is hard for me to open up to people whom I don't know but, all of you have made it much easier; thank you.
I hope everyone has a wonderful day and I will write again soon.

[KARINA]

Hi Chersten, your doing great with your weight loss! I can say that we kinda relate, I have 3 kids and its been so hard to loose the weight afterwards. This is my first time on phentermine and yea Im so irregular myself and pms is horrible but since phentermine I workout extra when I am pmsing and girlfriend it works for me. I have never had a period without feeling crampy.. so something is there. I usually feel bloated, and I did but not as bad as other days. I retain lots of water and I haven't seen that as much either. I think alot has to do with me exercising more and quitting coke. Its really hard when you have kids and a husband thats gone most of the day, you know mine dont be home either till like 7 or 7:30 so its me all the way right after work I picks them up and make sure they do there homework and dinner etc etc etc.. it was stressfull and I think thats why I gained the weight. but now I have energy and feel good about myself and Im learning that it will take time to accomplish my goal so hang in there, your body will guide you thru the diet. If you have doubts on eating anything than just dont eat it. Thats what I do. if you want something just get it and eat it in a small portion and feel satisfy. Its a brain thing. Im barely figuring out myself and it takes alot of courage to do what were doing and take care of our health. Anyways hope your having a great day.
Karina

[NolezGirl]

I hope that your daughter feels better! It's probably best that you take time off and relax. It must be hard w/ your hubby being gone a lot recently. Your mom is very right, the mess will always be around to clean...just don't take that too much to heart! :yawinkle:

There is an ED board that I also post on periodically that is really good for venting and getting opinions. Even my therapists don't really get it. ARgh!

How many carby items do you tend to eat a day? Don't forget that all carbs aren't bad and your body needs some! I'm still struggling w/ trying to find a healthy way to eat that can become habit. I really need to devise a strategy, even for the short term!

[Mommx2]

Jill, I mainly get my carbs from nuts and veggies I have not added fruit back as of yet but, I will occasionally. I am the type of person that if I get just a little sugar(natural sugar included) I just want more and more. I will eventually ad some whole grain breads and brown rice and whole wheat pasta after I finish my weight loss. Of course, the breads,rice, and pasta will not be an everyday thing. I really like this way of eating and have made it a lifestyle for almost 2 months. As I have stated before this has been the only "diet" that I have been able to adapt as a lifestyle which is BIG for me. I don't really count the amount of carbs per day, I just basically eat when I am hungry and try not to go more than 4 hours without eating.
I did my 35 minutes today on the elliptical and my setups and have decided that because my arms are not losing any inches that it is time to start light weight training I worked my arms today. I really wanted to wait until I had lost half of what I want to lose before starting weight training but, I think my body is telling me it is time to start. I tend to bulk up easily with the weights so, I am going to go really lightweight and just do 2 sets of 12 reps.
I have begun to take Estroven for my PMS and a multivitamin daily. I hope and pray that within the next 1-2 months it helps. I have so suffered with the PMS mainly fatigue cramps don't really bother me so bad and just not feeling like living life for those 1-2 weeks before TOM. I will keep everyone posted as to how the Estroven and multivitamin work for my PMS and wish me luck.
I hope everyone has a great day, and I will post soon.
Oh, my daughter was fine the rest of yesterday must have just been a little bug :-(

[NolezGirl]

I hope that the Estroven works! I can't imagine having deal w/ all of that every month.

I'm glad that you will eventually add good carbs back in. My dad did a diet called the Carbohydrate's Addict Diet. Pretty much you eat no carb all day and then for an hour you can eat carbs. It's supposed to cut back on cravings during the day. Maybe you can try adding back in fruit for one hour a day and see how that goes.