Michelle83
Member
Hi, I'm new here but was hoping someone might be able to offer some advice.
I'm struggling with some body image issues. I used to suffer from an eating disorder but have been at a healthy weight for over 10 years. I eat enough to sustain this but am still very afraid of changes to my body. I really like the way I look (which is a huge improvement from the past), but so much so that I'm rather obsessive about maintaining it.
I get great anxiety if I deter from my diet, miss workouts, or am just not in control of things. It's really hampering my ability to live 'normally' as I kind of feel a slave to my routine.
I enjoy living healthy, but don't know why I fear potential change so much. I think deep down I'd still be rather disgusted with myself if I started to gain a lot of weight. Plus, I've worked hard in the gym and with eating right to bring my body from very underweight to a healthy and attractive weight, so it really bugs me to let that go.
Any advice on how I can help get past this or maybe there are still some underlying issues I haven't addressed?
I'm also rather afraid of getting into a serious romantic relationship as it may mean not following my diet/workouts as often and I fear I'd gain weight and my potential partner would leave me because I wasn't attractive any longer.
I'm struggling with some body image issues. I used to suffer from an eating disorder but have been at a healthy weight for over 10 years. I eat enough to sustain this but am still very afraid of changes to my body. I really like the way I look (which is a huge improvement from the past), but so much so that I'm rather obsessive about maintaining it.
I get great anxiety if I deter from my diet, miss workouts, or am just not in control of things. It's really hampering my ability to live 'normally' as I kind of feel a slave to my routine.
I enjoy living healthy, but don't know why I fear potential change so much. I think deep down I'd still be rather disgusted with myself if I started to gain a lot of weight. Plus, I've worked hard in the gym and with eating right to bring my body from very underweight to a healthy and attractive weight, so it really bugs me to let that go.
Any advice on how I can help get past this or maybe there are still some underlying issues I haven't addressed?
I'm also rather afraid of getting into a serious romantic relationship as it may mean not following my diet/workouts as often and I fear I'd gain weight and my potential partner would leave me because I wasn't attractive any longer.