Q+A: In ED recovery, when will my body “click” + go back to its natural set point weight range?
This YouTube Video is a question submitted by Erin. Erin writes,
“My question for you today is one that I am begging to be answered. I was anorexic for 2 years, taking in only [a minimal amount of] calories a day and working out x hours per day. Last year, I noticed that even with gym and calorie upkeep at these levels, I was beginning to gain weight. I assumed that this was due to the fact that my body was starving and holding onto any calories it did get, for dear life.
I have since begun counseling, met with a registered dietitian and have a new wonderful gym/workout routine that I love. In the meantime I have gone from a [small anorexic size] to now a larger dress size. I am absolutely miserable being so big because I worked so hard to to get down to about [my healthy weight range]. It was from [my healthy size] to my lowest weight that I did so by committing to anorexia.
My question to you is…when will my body click?
When will it start losing weight again?
I truly believe that I have hit my set point and that I will not gain any more weight from this point. However, will I ever be able to be back to my goal weight of [in my healthy weight range]?
When will my body finally realize that I am healthy now and say “hey it’s ok to start dropping weight again.” I know my friends and family love me for who I am, but now I am so uncomfortable in my skin and what I see in the mirror. Mentally I am healing with these issues and have come so far. Now, I simply want back my smaller sizes that I am working so hard for–in a healthy way!!!
Do you have any advice on when it may be or anything I can do? Thank you in advance–you’re an inspiration.
Blessings, Erin”
WATCH THE VIDEO TO LEARN THE 3 TIPS YOU CAN USE TO HELP SPEED UP THIS PROCESS!!!
Peace, Love + Freedom,
Lauren Marsh
Eating Disorder Recovery Coach, Mentor, Healer + Holistic Life Coach
Empowering Women to Gain Freedom and Full Recovery from Eating Disorders
*Creator of the Healing for Eating Disorders Academy and the Premium Coaching Program for women wanting to heal and transform on every level, learning how to love yourself while making peace with food and your body. Lauren can help you discover your true authentic self so that you can truly let go, be happy and live the life of your dreams!! If you are serious and ready to take your life and recovery to the next level, go to http://healingforeatingdisorders.com/apply-for-a-free-discovery-session-with-lauren/ to fill out this form to set up a private 15 minute phone or Skype conversation with Lauren.
Lauren,
Thank you so much for your sweet response. I greatly appreciate you taking the time out of your day to reply to my question. Regardless of how many times I hear it; I can’t even begin to tell you how much it means to me to know that I will get there. Being 6 months in I can only hope and pray that sometime soon the process will begin. It is because of people like you why women like me can find strength and faith in knowing that the day will come. Thank you again Lauren!
-Erin
You are so welcome Erin!! You are amazing and that is exactly what I am here for. You are on the right path, girl and please reach out if there is ever anything you need!!! Have you thought about joining the Academy?? We would love to help support and guide you along the way, we have 40+ beautiful souls in our community with myself and another coach that come together regularly in our FB group and on the phone to connect, process through what you are going through and help guide you along with helpful tools, tips and techniques to help you move forward. Let me know if you want to jump on the phone and do a free session with me!!
Sending so much light and love and healing energy your way!!
Lauren xoxo
Hi Lauren,
Thanks for this video! I really needed it 🙂 I would like to join the academy, but the link isn’t working for me. The website is healingforeatingdisordersacademy.com, right? Thanks so much!
Hi Kaitlin!! You are so welcome! Yes the link is correct, and actually I apologize the page seemed to have been down for a few days. But it is up and running now, and we’d love to have another beautiful soul like yourself in our sacred healing community!! Let me know if you have any issues with the Academy page as it should be working now, and if you have any questions about the academy please feel free to reach out or set up a free session with me, I’d love to chat with you and get to know you better!!! Can’t wait to start working with you and help you along your journey!! 🙂 You are amazing!! “See” you on the other side!!!
Peace, Love + Freedom,
Lauren