EATING DISORDER RECOVERY | weight distribution, it all went to my stomach….

[@amandastarshine89]

Excessive exercise can also cause periods to stop or make it harder to get them back - so it might be worth reducing the amount you’re doing - I know it’s an integral part of your life and history but being a member of multiple gyms and doing really long runs and multiple work outs might not be helping potentially with the period - so if you don’t get it back it might be worth taking an honest look at the activity side of things. It isn’t meant as hate at all but an observation to just consider for yourself as nobody bringing it up might also not be helping considering exercise was also part of how you got unwell to start with xxxx

[@anne-liseledingham911]

I agree. I had what was called “ athlete triad” when I entered recovery. I even became overweight and my periods did not come back. I was exercising way too much and my body was traumatised. They only came back when I really reduced my exercise. And then I built it back up to a normal level

[@emi3mc]

this is so true. if you don’t have your period and you’re in recovery from a restrictive eating disorder and continuing to do excessive cardio and weightlifting, then clearly you need to take an extended break !! 5 weeks off of exercise isn’t enough to make your period come back and restore weight

[@nataliefay97]

Agree 100%. She could easily cut the intensity and frequency of her workouts in half and be just fine and probably get her period back

[@alwayslia2986]

@@anne-liseledingham911you were OVERWEIGHT because of recovery?? I don’t wanna to recover if that’s the case

[@alwayslia2986]

@@moonlovesme I did this to myself?? No bullying did and I’m just gonna stay underweight forever because no food feels better than being skinny. Period

[@maddym1198]

I saw my body changing in my legs and I’ve always been insecure about my legs but I try to accept the fact that it’s needed. And weight gain led me to wanting to live life again.

[@miaprested6473]

I feel like I’m sitting down with a bestie having a chat, I love these kinds of sit down videos!

[@EM_FITX]

awwwww love this we are all besties ❤❤❤❤

[@anniy6067]

I started recovery at about the same time as you did and I've gotten so much motivation from you and I feel like we're friends even though you have no idea who I am. Every time I feel like giving up I just go and watch your content and it actually helps, thank you for being here for us!!

[@EM_FITX]

AH amazing thanks so much for your comment we got this bestie ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mysterious_m12]

how can I be so proud of someone I’ve never met 💕 so brave and inspiring💪🏻 no one deserves to live in the depths of an ED yet it’s so stigmatised that many people continue to do so. I think it’s amazing that you’re so open and providing a space where people can have a conversation and connect. Keep on going, you’re a rock star❤(also you are so funny, lol’ed when u stuck ur finger up to ED😂)x

[@shirinpatwa5336]

your videos help me/us so much. thank you emma

[@caitlynscelfo9169]

Thank you Emma. This was so good for me. Thank you for sharing.

[@giuliabiotti6685]

Thank you for sharing with us those things ❤ i am in recovery too .. sending you hugs xx from Italy

[@cyberang3l239]

I actually found that so far a lot of what i thought was weight gain in my stomach was actually just bloating. Once I went to the bathroom my stomach looked more normal. Don’t spend to much time hyper focusing on your stomach ❤

[@moonlovesme]

Exactly!

[@alizbalint004]

I love your videos Emma❤

[@mirchen01]

Thank you for this video ❤

[@maddym1198]

I had the same « pregnant » stomach during recovery and i thought it looked so bad. But it goes away later on. I also got sweats at night and going to the washing constantly.

[@mirchen01]

You help me so much in my recovery

[@nakedghost366]

How long dkd it take for u to start seeing body fat come on? Im twelve days into recovery and eating alot of unsafe foods..aka high carb..some sugars...things i wojldnt allow myself tk eat during restriction...i didnt loose a crazy amount of weight ..just enough to put me under my natural set point and the rapidness in which i lost it has left me wjth loose skin on my face and body...so im tryna fill it back in ...ive just been discouraged cuz i havent seen any notable progress in gaining body fat...my ED started in October 2023 and ended towards end of January...so it was very quick but the rapidness of the weight drop and super caloric restriction did cause me to lose substantial fat...hence the loose skin...whats the normal time frame of gaining back body fat...and will my face fill back out? Im worried ..

[@thediviinemystery]

Thank you ❤

[@carlybenarbia9193]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@giuliabiotti6685]

I am in the exact moment of the first weeeks of recovery.... after 11 years again. And I am scared and bloated as fuck!!!!! Extreme hunger is also there .... Thank you for this video ❤

[@gracevlogs4171]

If you can could you sometime do a gymshark haul pls!?!?

[@AlyssaEveMitchel93]

Have you gotten your period back now?

[@chicknkittee4944]

Maybe if you stopped blocking me and everyone that gives you advice instead of deleting them we could explain.

[@eveodonnell5732]

I had anorexia but I’ve now developed binge eating disorder, I don’t know what to do any tips?:(

[@helena003]

speak to a professional or put in the work to find the root of the problem and create yourself a rough meal plan that meets your nutrient needs for the day so you are held accountable and don't go out of control (think of it like a bridge period)

[@eveodonnell5732]

@@helena003 what do you mean a bridge period? And yes I’ve decided to seek professional help as I don’t know the cause!

[@geovannyjojoa2840]

Also, sometimes when u develop "binge eating" is because your body is crying for food and it's the only way in which you can give the nutrients that it's needs. Is more like a biological response from your body due to the restriction

[@eveodonnell5732]

@@geovannyjojoa2840 yeah I don’t know if it’s extreme hunger because it’s been lasting so long but I feel way too out of control for it to be extreme hunger , feels more like binging

[@geovannyjojoa2840]

@@eveodonnell5732 are you eating what you want? Are you enjoying it? Are you aware of what you eat? Do you eat until the point of feel sick and still eat after that because you "ruined it"? You need to analyze all your thoughts and actions to determine what are you experimenting... I recommend you to watch some videos of "recovered bakes" she talks about the difference between binge eating and extreme hunger

[@thealiceftw]

It makes me very sad to hear you say you're "bigger now" when you're clearly super small and very fit and the only difference in your body now is that you have more muscle. You're not bigger at all, you're still very low on fat percentage. I understand it's your body dysmorphia, but girl you are still tiiiny and if you want your cycle back you need to gain fat as well, not just muscle. You also need to stop exercising for a while. I'm studying to become a HA practitioner and many women do EVERYTHING (stop having coffee, eat 2500+ calories or more if they move around a lot, stress down, eat within in 30 min of waking etc) but it's not until they stop exercising that they get their period back.

[@aliceyoung9601]

She never said she was “big” she said “bigger”

[@thealiceftw]

@@aliceyoung9601 i never said she said big??

[@aliceyoung9601]

@@thealiceftw you were implying by when she said “bigger” she meant big- hence you saying she is super small. She is BIGGER. Just because she is still small doesn’t mean she isn’t bigger than she was

[@marizadasiopoulou7135]

I am also trying to recover from eating disorder and honestly we have a lot in common, from age to thoughts. You were my biggest inspiration to start, continue and finish happily this journey. Keep spreading your word , you are stronger than u think 🫶🏻🇬🇷

[@EM_FITX]

thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️don’t give up ! xx you’re amazing