On a cold September morning in 2009, I sat in the bottom of the shower sobbing so hard I was almost sick. I wasn’t upset because someone had died, or was ill, or had been hurt in any way, I was crying because I had binged the night before and my morning weigh-in had shown the ugly… Read More
As exercise bulimia is my disease [extreme exercise as a way to control/lose weight often teamed with binge eating], I have to be careful when I embark on an exercise program. Here are my tips for staying safe while working out.
Getting dressed is the first step. A pair of stretchy legging with enough substance to hold me in. A sports bra that still fits and a singlet with built in support. I have boobs now that need restraining. I put on my socks and sneakers. I look in the mirror and ignore the judging voice that says I look so much bigger than the last time I wore these clothes.
Simone says she is fit and healthy. “I always eat healthy food and stay within my calorie limit for the day. I’m running the City to Surf in August so I get up and train for at least an hour every morning before breakfast. The diet I’m on at the moment lets me have a cheat day… Read More