threeloaves Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I used to know someone; years ago that was anorexic, and on the verge of death a number of times. It baffled me that someone could torture themselves that badly. Until I became one of those people. I've been vegetarian for about 6 years. Just this past year I've found myself leaning more toward a vegan diet, and lifestyle. It wasn't something I necessarily intended to do, but I realized that most of the food I was consuming was vegan. And, that I was becoming more conscientious of my surroundings - socially, politically, etc. Anyway, I became completely obsessed with food, calories, working out, etc. I was weighing in around 116lbs. and totally convinced that I was a load. I would go from days of not eating to eating all day long. I was lifting, and doing tons of cardio. It was never enough. My routine was running a few miles in the evening, getting up early the next morning to run a few more then lifting in the afternoon - repeat. It was awful, and I was never satisfied. Rather than let this get lengthy, and sound anymore pitiful I'll cap it off. Basically, I joined here ( rather than continue to lurk ) to get over this crap, and get refocused. This seems like a great community, and I appreciate all the responses, and help I've received so far. Hopefully I can return the favor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lean and Green Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Hey, Yea, you gotta be careful between distinguishing a routine cleanse or fast and being obsessive about it. At one point, at the end of a 2 week fast (one of several last year) ; i weighed in at 128lbs and i am 6'0". That is definitely not healthy. Especially when i averaged 170lbs on my leanest (sub 5%) when i was resistance training. I basically let my body eat up all of the lean muscle I had built up over many years and for what, i was over cleansing and too obsessed with being thin. So i can surely sympathize with you. I welcome you to the boards and if you have any questions please ask around. I have received immediate help concerning anything I had a question about and whenever I know something and see an unanswered post, I try and give back the same. Nowadays I actually tend to overeat often as a result of last year and although I average 195-200 pounds and a 36" waist; i still feel it is healthier and my body is better off this way. I realize i am a little on the heavier side and so that is why i am here; to try and change that and get super fit again, drop 20-30lbs and put on some solid muscle. Feel free to post your progress, i would love to see what's up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Welcome! I've seen you around for a couple of weeks now it seems, and it is great to have you here! All the best and welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Welcome to the forum I have varying issues with weight as well. Its quite a tough battle isn't it? For me though its a constant desire to over eat...but instead I pretty much force myself to always be a little hungry...I'm still barely under 200lbs though but I'd be 300 again if I ate like I wanted to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollegeB Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Welcome, glad you chose to join officially join up. I've not been anorexic, but I think the vegan diet will help you achieve the body image you want while also maintaining very good nutrition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flanders77 Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonzen Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 It's nice to meet you Wot?! I think it is great that you made the step forward, to join in with us here on the boards. I think it is good to share experiences with one another and to make some friends with similar ethics and goals. You've come to a good place! Welcome! With Deepest Bows in Your Direction, Palms Together, jonzen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threeloaves Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 Internet was down for awhile. Thanks, everyone, for the encouraging words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeVegan Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Welcome to the forums! -Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubby2112 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaserHUN Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Welcome!I am 180cm tall and 55kg, I hope that I workout I and eat properly I will get heavyer, but one and half a year ago I was only 168cm and 47kg, I think I will be taller, so thats why I don't get heavy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveliberate Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Hello & Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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