Anyone ever struggle with bulimia?

lynn24 · 09-30-2009, 09:25 AM

Hello,

Im a recovering bulimic.. I truely believe low carb is the only way I can control it. Just wandering if anyone else struggles.
Thanks

gettingwell · 10-01-2009, 10:53 AM

Lynn,
There are MANY of us who struggle. I am not bulimic in the classic purging sense, but I have my own issues with food. I seem to be either underweight or overweight. I am struggling with overeating right now, but last year I was severely underweight. I have had issues with overexercising (my form of purging, I guess)...so YES, absolutely, I struggle. I can't say that I have any answers or have found any success, but you are not alone in your struggles.

lynn24 · 10-01-2009, 02:13 PM

Thank you for your response. Im sorry you struggle too, but its nice on my end to talk to someone else and not feel alone. I seem to have to always study and stay on top of why I do what I do or I fall into the same patterns. I have learned so much about myself, and hope to continue learning more. I am reading a great book right now called Food is love by Geneen Roth. I got it off of Amazon. It is targeted towards overeaters and emotional eaters which is in my case the root of my bulimia. It is pretty deep but makes me set back and think about why I do what I do.

Anyway, its good to talk to you.

Lynn

gettingwell · 10-02-2009, 01:56 PM

Lynn, join a bunch of us in the "Food Addiction--Weekly Thread"--you'll find it in the same area where you started your thread (or whatever it is called)...I don't know the correct names for all of these things! There are several of us that struggle and communicate...we can all support each other. I have read Geneen Roth's books as well. I recently read a book called Crave, by Cynthia Bulik. I know she has written at least one other book, but I don't remember the title...it is on "hold" for me at the library, but it has been on hold for weeks, so I think maybe it is lost!

Denise85 · 10-04-2009, 09:13 AM

I was bulimic from 18 until 30. The only thing that made me fully recover was going into a program with specialists who only deal with ED patients. People with ED's cannot diet or restrict. Low carbing or doing any kind of dieting feeds the ED. Seeing a dietitian and therapist will do more then you could ever imagine. I'd be lost without my team. They saved my life. I can at anything i want in moderation,and I never have to worry about losing control, binging/purging, restricting, etc......They gave me toeh tools I needed, and we got down to the root of my problems. Until you figure out what is causing your ED you will never beat it. It's sad but true. I tried for 11 years to beat it on my own. It wasn't until I realized that anyone who actually beats their ED has had a professional team behind them that I knew what I had to do. You can do the research yourself. No one beats it on their own and stays recovered. It's much bigger then what you're capable of handing. You need people who deal only with ED's to help you.

I wish you the best.

lynn24 · 10-05-2009, 07:31 PM

Denise
I am so glad you have overcame it. I agree that you have to get to the root, and yes I have seen counselors and have never had success. I have seen doctors and I am working with one on my diet who agree with me on my diet. Support is the most important thing is what Im finding out. im finding my way slowly but surely. I have hope and that is the most important thing. Thanks for writing in.

babychingling · 10-06-2009, 11:05 AM

Hi, I wouldn't call myself bulimic but I do know that I have some bulimic behaviors. It started when I was 15 (I'm 20 now), but I only do these things when I am actively trying to lose weight.

I've been going up and down the same 10-20 lbs and I know its because of the b/p-ing. And in days where I don't lose from the day before I drastically cut back on food and drink laxative teas, but I can't stop it. But I did go through February of this year not doing any of that so I know I have the ability to stop.

wenroller · 10-08-2009, 10:42 AM

hello i have been bulemic for 7 years now. I find that atkins induction is the only diet I can do that I wont binge and purge on. I know in my mind that I can eat meat cheese and eggs and not gain weight. i struggle with the safety of lowcarbing so i will yo-yo between weight watchers and atkins. Everytime i do weight watchers i end up binging and purging even if it is fruit. When i was thirty (11 years ago) I weighed 240 pounds. I did atkins and lost 115 lbs and kept it off for 3 years. I then had my baby and got off atkins and ballooned back up to 210. So I do think that the Atkins diet has contributed to my eating disorder, but now i know that I have to stay on a lowcarb diet in order not to binge and purge. My dr. has already told me that my calcium levels are low and I am at risk for ostesporosis. I am sure its because of the purging.

So i feel your pain sister. i hate when i am in a binge/purge cycle. I am so happy when i am in control of my eating and atkins is the only diet that makes me feel in control. love those ketones!!!

sunflower21 · 10-11-2009, 08:12 AM

I agree that this may not be "THE answer" to my ED but I too am bulimic and find that the only way I feel in control of it is to remain on a low carb eating plan. I have been to Anorexics Bulimics Anonymous meetings and I know that they say WE can not try to CONTROL it because we have to give up the control. I know they also say there are no "trigger foods" but somehow I have a hard time believing that "they" have all the answers for each individual and know that every single body and brain is the same. Perhaps it is all in my head, but man, if this is working then I know I'm a heck of a lot healthier doing this than I am B/P all the time. I feel that when I remain low carb my energy levels are stable, I sleep better, and I'm not constantly thinking about food or craving junk. I can be more social and go out to restaurants and always find something on the menu or get something modified to be low-carb or if I go to someone's house for supper I always bring something "safe" that everyone can share but I can take a lot of without feeling guilty. I have always had an issue with "not being able to eat just one" when it comes to carb-rich foods. Not just one cookie or one piece of cake or one candy, one piece of toast, I'd have one after another. Once I ate so many then I thought "might as well finish them off and start over tomorrow...after I purge then I'll start over not purging tomorrow too". But I don't feel the need to do that now. I feel satisfied and content. Anyways, I could go on and on about ED and disfunctional thought processes and visits to councellors and doctors all day but my experience will not change anything for you. You need to do what works for you and believe in yourself. I just wanted you to know that I feel the same and do believe that low carb helps me a GREAT deal. Thank you for your openness regarding this matter as well. Be strong and take care.

NewYorkGiants32 · 10-11-2009, 04:42 PM

Thought I would pop on in here too. I have been bulimic since I was 15 (30ish now) The only time I am not, is when I am pregnant. Long hard road, I have good days, I have bad days, low carbing really helps me stay on the right path.

09-30-2009, 09:25 AM	#1
lynn24 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3 Gallery: lynn24	Anyone ever struggle with bulimia? Hello, Im a recovering bulimic.. I truely believe low carb is the only way I can control it. Just wandering if anyone else struggles. Thanks

10-06-2009, 11:05 AM	#7
babychingling Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 146 Gallery: babychingling Stats: 197/167/105 WOE: VLC Start Date: December 2008	Hi, I wouldn't call myself bulimic but I do know that I have some bulimic behaviors. It started when I was 15 (I'm 20 now), but I only do these things when I am actively trying to lose weight. I've been going up and down the same 10-20 lbs and I know its because of the b/p-ing. And in days where I don't lose from the day before I drastically cut back on food and drink laxative teas, but I can't stop it. But I did go through February of this year not doing any of that so I know I have the ability to stop. __________________ <20 carbs a day Height: 5'1 GW1: 150 GW2: 125 UGW: 105

10-11-2009, 08:12 AM	#9
sunflower21 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1 Gallery: sunflower21	Working For Me Too... I agree that this may not be "THE answer" to my ED but I too am bulimic and find that the only way I feel in control of it is to remain on a low carb eating plan. I have been to Anorexics Bulimics Anonymous meetings and I know that they say WE can not try to CONTROL it because we have to give up the control. I know they also say there are no "trigger foods" but somehow I have a hard time believing that "they" have all the answers for each individual and know that every single body and brain is the same. Perhaps it is all in my head, but man, if this is working then I know I'm a heck of a lot healthier doing this than I am B/P all the time. I feel that when I remain low carb my energy levels are stable, I sleep better, and I'm not constantly thinking about food or craving junk. I can be more social and go out to restaurants and always find something on the menu or get something modified to be low-carb or if I go to someone's house for supper I always bring something "safe" that everyone can share but I can take a lot of without feeling guilty. I have always had an issue with "not being able to eat just one" when it comes to carb-rich foods. Not just one cookie or one piece of cake or one candy, one piece of toast, I'd have one after another. Once I ate so many then I thought "might as well finish them off and start over tomorrow...after I purge then I'll start over not purging tomorrow too". But I don't feel the need to do that now. I feel satisfied and content. Anyways, I could go on and on about ED and disfunctional thought processes and visits to councellors and doctors all day but my experience will not change anything for you. You need to do what works for you and believe in yourself. I just wanted you to know that I feel the same and do believe that low carb helps me a GREAT deal. Thank you for your openness regarding this matter as well. Be strong and take care.

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10-01-2009, 10:53 AM	#2
gettingwell Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 325 Gallery: gettingwell	Lynn, There are MANY of us who struggle. I am not bulimic in the classic purging sense, but I have my own issues with food. I seem to be either underweight or overweight. I am struggling with overeating right now, but last year I was severely underweight. I have had issues with overexercising (my form of purging, I guess)...so YES, absolutely, I struggle. I can't say that I have any answers or have found any success, but you are not alone in your struggles.

10-01-2009, 02:13 PM	#3
lynn24 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3 Gallery: lynn24	Thank you for your response. Im sorry you struggle too, but its nice on my end to talk to someone else and not feel alone. I seem to have to always study and stay on top of why I do what I do or I fall into the same patterns. I have learned so much about myself, and hope to continue learning more. I am reading a great book right now called Food is love by Geneen Roth. I got it off of Amazon. It is targeted towards overeaters and emotional eaters which is in my case the root of my bulimia. It is pretty deep but makes me set back and think about why I do what I do. Anyway, its good to talk to you. Lynn

10-02-2009, 01:56 PM	#4
gettingwell Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 325 Gallery: gettingwell	Lynn, join a bunch of us in the "Food Addiction--Weekly Thread"--you'll find it in the same area where you started your thread (or whatever it is called)...I don't know the correct names for all of these things! There are several of us that struggle and communicate...we can all support each other. I have read Geneen Roth's books as well. I recently read a book called Crave, by Cynthia Bulik. I know she has written at least one other book, but I don't remember the title...it is on "hold" for me at the library, but it has been on hold for weeks, so I think maybe it is lost!

10-04-2009, 09:13 AM	#5
Denise85 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 23,787 Blog Entries: 11 Gallery: Denise85 Stats: 261/119.4 size 0/2 (below goal)/120-123,5'5" WOE: Dietician's plan	I was bulimic from 18 until 30. The only thing that made me fully recover was going into a program with specialists who only deal with ED patients. People with ED's cannot diet or restrict. Low carbing or doing any kind of dieting feeds the ED. Seeing a dietitian and therapist will do more then you could ever imagine. I'd be lost without my team. They saved my life. I can at anything i want in moderation,and I never have to worry about losing control, binging/purging, restricting, etc......They gave me toeh tools I needed, and we got down to the root of my problems. Until you figure out what is causing your ED you will never beat it. It's sad but true. I tried for 11 years to beat it on my own. It wasn't until I realized that anyone who actually beats their ED has had a professional team behind them that I knew what I had to do. You can do the research yourself. No one beats it on their own and stays recovered. It's much bigger then what you're capable of handing. You need people who deal only with ED's to help you. I wish you the best.

10-05-2009, 07:31 PM	#6
lynn24 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3 Gallery: lynn24	Denise I am so glad you have overcame it. I agree that you have to get to the root, and yes I have seen counselors and have never had success. I have seen doctors and I am working with one on my diet who agree with me on my diet. Support is the most important thing is what Im finding out. im finding my way slowly but surely. I have hope and that is the most important thing. Thanks for writing in.

10-08-2009, 10:42 AM	#8
wenroller Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2 Gallery: wenroller	hello i have been bulemic for 7 years now. I find that atkins induction is the only diet I can do that I wont binge and purge on. I know in my mind that I can eat meat cheese and eggs and not gain weight. i struggle with the safety of lowcarbing so i will yo-yo between weight watchers and atkins. Everytime i do weight watchers i end up binging and purging even if it is fruit. When i was thirty (11 years ago) I weighed 240 pounds. I did atkins and lost 115 lbs and kept it off for 3 years. I then had my baby and got off atkins and ballooned back up to 210. So I do think that the Atkins diet has contributed to my eating disorder, but now i know that I have to stay on a lowcarb diet in order not to binge and purge. My dr. has already told me that my calcium levels are low and I am at risk for ostesporosis. I am sure its because of the purging. So i feel your pain sister. i hate when i am in a binge/purge cycle. I am so happy when i am in control of my eating and atkins is the only diet that makes me feel in control. love those ketones!!!

10-11-2009, 04:42 PM	#10
NewYorkGiants32 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: WA State Posts: 3,710 Gallery: NewYorkGiants32 WOE: ATKINS! (Ish) Start Date: October 30,2009	Thought I would pop on in here too. I have been bulimic since I was 15 (30ish now) The only time I am not, is when I am pregnant. Long hard road, I have good days, I have bad days, low carbing really helps me stay on the right path.