I EAT EVERYTHING MY MUM EATS FOR A DAY - ANOREXIA RECOVERY

[@wiktoriawz2]

You should do the same thing but with your dad. It would be more challenging as he probably eats more and differently than you

[@williene2]

Seeing you and your mum together always brings a smile to my face! I love how positive she is

[@trish8321]

GOD SAKE! LET THE GIRL HAVE FUN WITH FOOD! If I see one more comment telling her that her weight is unacceptable, I'm gonna lose my mind. If anyone knows anything about anorexia it's more a mental challenge with a physical side effect. She's gaining a good relationship with food. That's the biggest thing, and she's doing it. Can we celebrate that instead of being a broken record telling her what she's doing isn't good enough. God give me patience... She is so damn strong. Her body image is how this whole thing started and you'd think people would be more considerate and kind, but all of you are literally screaming at her telling her that she's not good enough; or her weight isn't good enough.

[@kirinki13]

I had toast, pancakes and pizza today!!! I can see why you get so happy after eating it now. I used to cry and freak out when I had to eat anything but I smiled and laughed while I ate today. I now know why you get excited for the next meal when you've done good with the last one. And it was three fear foods. Your so amazing for finding the courage to when you did

[@jenniferb2383]

Challenge idea: eat what mom eats plus something she likes but choose it from a hat. Or choose the foods from a bag for a day. :)

[@laurakate4489]

Should eat double what mum eats!

[@Danuxsy]

@Maven what is that suppose to mean 🤢🤮

[@Danuxsy]

@Maven Yes please! 😍😍

[@Danuxsy]

@Maven took you a while 🙄 haha

[@nightmime5810]

I can’t help but notice that everyone always finishes their food 2x as fast as you. Like while your half way through ur first everyone else is on their 3rd. Try not to prolong your meals and fixate on them. It’s ok to take bigger bites... it’s actually normal! I’m not hating I just think it’s an ED habit that you need to break to fully recover😊 these challenges are great and I would be terrified to do so but you’ve come so far you just need to push yourself a little more. Your doing amazing but your mom isn’t trying to gain weight and you are.❤️

[@cupcakekimmyy]

I totally hear and agree with those saying “eat more than your mum” but I think part of this is developing a healthier more care-free relationship with food and trying more things. But I agree maybe same foods but larger amounts. You seem to be doing well though! Get it gurl. Also the ripeness of your banana was perfect. *slightly* more yellow is good too but NO spots :)

[@amberleigh1726]

I recently got diagnosed with anorexia earlier this year, and these videos really help me, its been a long 6+ months of recovery 💙💙 You've made so much progress. Im proud of you, keep improving and pushing on!

[@ilikeyoutube836]

Good job to you too!! Keep going!!

[@Fish-in3em]

Elzani you are such a sweet girl! I love how your personality is shining through more and more! and YOU ARE INCREDIBLY STRONG! a few very kind suggestions, pls dont take it as hate: To gain weight maybe restart the whole-chocolate-bar-a-night-ritual and try liquid calories! maybe juice in the morning, chocolate milk with your cookies, lemonade with your dinner, a smoothie in between, ... AND YOU NEED A PO BOX, I HAVE THE BEST CHOCOLATE WAITING FOR YOU 🤗

[@startfromsquareone2913]

I see so many comments how you should eat more than your mom because you are recovery...how I hate that people just always find something to complain about. You did an awesome job and you have come so far!!! It is fabulous to see you lose your fear of food and regain life! Keep up , you are a very strong and lovely young lady💕💕

[@Happycactus-s1q]

Guys, leave her alone. The point of this type of video is to help her let go of control over food. You are not in charge of her recovery. You do not need to tell at her and tell her what to eat.

[@laura887]

@@raspberrydream7329 Are you a doctor tho? It's odd to give medical advice to someone if you have no medical background even if they post it on the internet.. You are free to suggest she discuss the amount of food she's eating with her doctor but for people to full out tell her she's not eating enough.. is unsolicited medical advice and could actually be harmful to her recovery. Also, I'm pretty sure she's sharing so others dealing with EDs know they are not alone.. likely not for the purpose of seeking getting advice from others.

[@rb6006]

You people really don't understand nothing I think.. She is eating and it's an hard work for her. Meaby she is not pushing every day at her maximum but she is still eating! This is the only important thing to do..In Italy we say that Rome wouldn't be build in one day! Things arrive step by step and at the end she will be completely healthy.. You'll see!! And she is having fun with food and with her mom. This is beautiful 😊💕

[@Narangegirl]

no. we do understand she's eating, because she has to, either way she's going to die. her metabolism increases for a short period of time on refeeding, thats why is very important for her to eat even more, because she's spending more energy getting that food as well at such low weight. it is very disordered of her part to spend (15~10) minutes talking about how "food is divine" and how she hasnt tried that food in years, smelling, etc, instead of actually eating and try to enjoy food. anorexics know their shit, and i do identify her food rituals. she hasnt gained anything at all, she lost weight, and thats why it is worrying.

[@amberleigh1726]

Kookie When I started recovery, mainly for me it was about baby steps. Slowly raising the bar. Before recovery i would eat 200 cals. a day. Meaning I did not have the stomach to just stuff myself full of 1200 cals a day. So i slowly raised it, 200 -> 800 -> 1000 -> 1200 -> 1400 and now sometimes i can hit 2000 calories a day ^_^ baby steps are important in recovery, everyone still has bad days. 1200 is my minimum a day, so even if i have bad days i atleast get that. But you cant just tell an anorexic to stuff themselves full of 2100+ calories. 💙 Hopefully this was an insight (Also gaining weight is very hard for an anorexic. Because most of the time your metabolism is shot and trying to repair. Even with me eating 1300 average a day, I have not been able to gain. I have gained about 5lbs in 6 months)

[@rb6006]

@@Narangegirl I'm not anorexic. Never be. But I'm not stupid. I can see she has trouble with food, I'm just saying that she can't recover all in one night. She went from 0 to 6 in almost an year..and she'll arrive to 10. I'm 100% sure. I can see the bright in her eyes.. She wants live. However negative vibes are bad, just be supportive or go away.

[@amberleigh1726]

R B Another thing to point out, is the sad thing is. With anorexia, 1 bad day of fasting/not eating sets back your progress a week behind. Most anorexics slip up, or have bad days. But Elzani is telling herself "the food is divine" to try to convince herself that the food is not bad. That is not a bad thing, a good recovery mindset is great to have. Of course she has food rituals-every anorexic does. She will work on those with time, they do not just randomly go away. You have to rewire your anorexic brain with training. Like training a dog to sit or shake.

[@rb6006]

@@amberleigh1726 yes even if I have not this kind of problems I can feel you and feel her. Anorexia must be a cold place but you know the sun is shining for everyone..

[@ingridshenny]

Oh Elzani, You need to try toasted seedy bread with Nutella and banana slices on top! That's delicious!!

[@neleweisener8761]

You should have what one of your family members has but double the portion. I know it‘s hard but you have to have more than anyone else because THERE IS NO TOO MUCH IN RECOVERY!💯 You are doing great and i wish to see you do even better in a couple of months.😘

[@rainhealey9317]

you should definitely try peanut butter and banana on toast its the only way i can eat bananas because of the texture!! haha

[@inespires4127]

also banana + nutella is just so damn good

[@MrMsbill]

Peanut butter and banana sandwiches are my staple food!

[@danaklamecki8820]

Put Biscoff spread on the banana!

[@jeanettlouise3866]

SAME!!! Either that or on oatmeal, but it can´t be too ripe. Frozen bananas are really good tho

[@rainhealey9317]

Jeanett Louise omg yes! sometimes i blend a banana with milk & use it in my oats to make them banana flavoured without the texture

[@HiMyNameIzDiaXx]

Awesome job! An even better challenge could be “eating double what my mom eats” or one of your sisters or dad or something!

[@laurakate4489]

I agree as breakfast wasn't very much.

[@maggiefraser2551]

Exactly what you said about your mom Is how my Mom was - eats everything she wants, loves food ... Whenever you asked, "are you hungry?" she would say, "oh I could have something" lol LOVE IT

[@wasisabi7439]

It's amazing to see how far you've come! You're doing amazing, don't give up now!💖💖

[@jaquelinegonzalez9411]

This is a fun idea but you should be eating at least double the portion sizes you ate. Remember that your mom is not dangerously underweight like you. You need so much more food than your family. You haven’t put on any weight Elzani. The longer you avoid the process the harder it will be.

[@yoshima7654]

elzani: *uploads* me: projectile launching towards laptop my wig: projectile launching to the sun my love for elzani: projectile launching to the UK my ED: projectile launching to the trash

[@leahfinch9299]

Yoshi Ma oh my fuck I love this too much

[@froggy8814]

omg i love this

[@heloisa7813]

@Maven ew

[@Kay-ih7wu]

Maven, that’s disgusting.

[@theweirdsider]

💛💛💛

[@olakarasinska3487]

Im so proud and happy when i see how far you got in your recovery and how much it has changed u i feel like uve become a much more opened, brave and happy person!! I hope that you can also fewl that change for better, because it seems absolutely amazing, much love and im cheering for u to fully recover ♥️♥️

[@sophiehurley463]

Darling all so super healthy!! Wish I could eat this!! I love your relationship with your Mum..she is super lovely and supportive!! I wish I could come over for breakfast/lunch/tea!! As a 33 year old Mum of 1 you are an absolute inspiration..sorry to be all gushy!!! Love you and your family xx

[@alily2715]

Elzani my love this was a great challenge but you have HIGH ENERGY NEEDS. You are healing and gaining weight and therfor need to be eating way more than those around you. 1 slice of toast with scrambled egg is not enough for breakfast. Weight gain meal plans are normally cereal, milk, juice and 2 slices of toast with butter/spreads. PLEASE DO THIS BUT INFORM YOUR FAMILY. 3000+ is essential right now or you wont ever gain and recover.

[@anialifejourneyd3425]

Just take your time healing and getting better do it at your own pace You are helping me soooooooooooooooo much Recovering in my Anorexia 2020 is my year and I want to heal and enjoy food again slowly THANK YOU GOD BLESS YOU 🙏🙏🙏🙏🥂🍻🍷🍸

[@megantaylor9567]

I’m so proud of you on your recovery journey, you’re so much more bubbly and full of life than you were in your first video and it’s incredible to see ❤️

[@paigecollier8217]

amazing seeing you genially laughing from 21:53 enjoying your family time at the dinner table, excluding negativity, truly inspiring,cant wait to be like you, legit fave channel

[@amymclellan583]

In the nicest possible way I think your mum needs to not engage in obsessive food talk with you!!

[@aristahenriot7450]

You are growing in confidence and your face is glowing. Love your mum she is so funny xx

[@erinthain7736]

Banana and nutella on toast is A M A Z I N G. And omg i love your videos, your mums foo freedom makes me want to feel that free to eat food!!

[@chloelucy2457]

I’ve been watching so many of your videos lately and I love watching them, you seem like such a genuinely kind and sweet girl and it breaks my heart in videos when you are crying ♥️

[@Ateezsanniee]

You should do this but with you dad 💕

[@coreyjacq]

I’m starting day hospital soon. I’m scared but also excited. Watching ur videos have me the courage to go to a consultation ❤️

[@amyhetherington1362]

Good luck hun xxx

[@coreyjacq]

Amy Hetherington thanks! I’m actually kinda looking forward to change.

[@mccallumjc1]

Elzani, your mum is so nice and fun! It's mother and daughter eating day!!

[@kerranolson701]

stopped watching another video to watch this one haha love your mum you have such a great relationship

[@ellabrkovic]

saaame

[@yasminabedjaoui6309]

u have the best mother ever ♥

[@faithlawes4240]

Your mum is so gorgeous and patient and kind, she’s an angel 😻

[@clementine3431]

lil tip for banana loving: try slicing them up into pieces and placing them in the freezer; they taste like sweet candy when frozen!!!

[@user-ql4sn9rc2j]

your mom is such a joy, love seeing you both enjoy yourselves! youre doing great!

[@joshealthycupboard9336]

Such a good video. I love bananas... I have them in smoothies, mashed into porridge, on top of cereal/toast with peanut butter and chopped banana and honey...

[@mattiedickson5129]

Keep challenging yourself!!! You are doing a AMAZING job at recovery!!! Keep it up.

[@marisaphilipov5150]

We need a roast potato cooking tutorial!

[@amandawilson712]

Marisa Philipov I was just thinking this

[@elizabeth6540]

It doesn’t make sense because your mom isn’t trying to recover from anorexia. You need to have your own individualized meal plan.

[@jisooyahsarmy9202]

Elizabeth Van Tuinen She did it great. Nobody need to eat 20kgs of food for recovering. She gains weight. And it’s just healthy to give the body normal portions. That are normal portions. My friend recovers vegan.

[@mysticmaisie3595]

Don't patronise someone in recovery. If eating how her family eats is a way of inspiring her through recovery, then so be it. If it helps, it helps.

[@Hannah-on3wj]

Elizabeth Van Tuinen I agree, she need to eat double what she eats. Her weight is really low, she’s risking permanent bone damage

[@ReignLeeHeaven]

U can definitely tell that since you went to Durham you’ve gotten more comfortable with the idea of eating more, it’s nice 2 see you pushing yourself and the ponytail looks really good on you. Keep going u can do this🤗

[@al-lr8eq]

elzani, you are so so amazing!! thank you for inspiring me to challenge myself in recovery, i absolutely love your videos, they are so helpful!! xxx

[@isobelhague694]

Ahhh love it when you upload a new video! So much love to you Elzani, you are doing great. Keep working, keep the faith and keep learning. ♥️

[@Ali-ct3xc]

I'm totally with you with bananas! They're only ok as banana pancakes, battered with syrup or sliced on waffles with toffee sauce and pecans. Keep going xx

[@danielaearl3893]

also i like freezing bananas it kind of taste like icecream when u eat it

[@laurelkarolina4522]

You can blend them into ice cream, yum

[@kirinki13]

I remember from my childhood Teddy Grahams are great for dipping in tea or coffee or hot chocolate.

[@kellyw3699]

Loving the bigger bites, you look less afraid of your food. Keep up the good work

[@emmiedessureault8214]

Peanut and banana on toast is SSOOOO good ! Banana-cacao-chocolate bread is also really good !

[@TheFray212]

elzani i looooove you and your family, so positive and loving and amazing. xoxo love from the states - north carolina❤️

[@MadisonTiahn]

I have always wanted to do this but never have. I think it would be super fun to do - you should do this for every person in the family. Love this girly!

[@aoiferafferty6908]

You're looking so happy and more in life, it's so great to see! Focussing on what's really important. So happy for you! 💗 Don't know if you watch Rebecca J Leung but her latest video she made banana and pb slices dipped in choc and frozen. Also Alice Olivia is mad for 'nice cream' - frozen banana ice-cream 💔😁

[@ottaviazwillenberg3168]

Try cutting a banana into slices (make sure you have an even number) and then put some PB on every other banana then put the slice without PB on top and then in the freezer for 15 mins. SO GOOD.

[@madisonhausler]

Elzani can I just say that I have been watching your videos for a while now and you have changed so much in the best way possible. Excuse my language but you are kicking anorexias ass. You have come out of your shell so much, you have found your sense of humor, your smile, and your happiness! Keep fighting girl!! #elzanikickingassandtakingnames

[@rachelekwerike7954]

maybe try banana w biscoff spread or peanut butter

[@sophiehannah1600]

Your personality is shining more and more each video i watch! Keep going elzani!

[@beans5972]

Im in anorexia recovery aswell atm and I love watching ur videos ❤❤

[@bry7708]

im so glad you’re doing so good i think you should do this with every family member you live with !! also i missed seeing the rest of them in this video ):

[@EmilyDeguil]

Chocolate Oatly is gorgeous! Tastes like leftover milk from Coco Pops! x

[@saragill87]

I want your mum in my life. What an amazing vid. I wish could do this xx

[@saragill87]

Also, we're you hungry? You normally eat more on your other videos

[@chrissy_south75]

I love how full of joy you are in this video Elanzi 😍

[@annaella733]

You have to try peanut butter with bananas it’s the best ever3> Also I’m glad you see you doing amazing! I don’t like bananas either but with peanut butter it’s amazing!

[@maura6335]

You should try banana and peanut butter or banana and Nutella

[@jujuliana5023]

My mouth is watering lmao

[@thedrugthatkilled]

I like to have a little dish of milo and kinda press the banana into it so it's like a crunchy malty coating 😋

[@thedrugthatkilled]

@Maven um...ew? 😆

[@flowerbreanna]

loved the 5 min conversation about bananas :")

[@juliwitham7343]

Good job👍 keep going!!! You are so beautiful and kind. You look so much healthier and happier looking. Everyone on here is so proud of you. You have come so far. You are doing great. We are proud of you and keep challenging your eating disorder. Kick it in the butt.👍☺️

[@nikki6486]

Another super video Elzani... love watching your journey and you are such an inspiration to me 😍 You are looking so good, your face is filling out lovely and you are so pretty. Keep that strength going 💪 xx

[@danielaearl3893]

also its late here in australia but ive got to watch your vids you have come so far I ADMIRE YOUR BRAVERY YAYAYAY

[@Danuxsy]

she really hasn't, her weight is the same as it was last year.

[@ruamahaine9715]

This was so nice! I think it's very nice to have someone that actually has a good relationship with food to guide us and show us that it's possible, and I think this challenge was VERY VALID if we see it from that point. The portions were quite small though (everyone is saying that, sorry to be one of them)so I do think that a eating double what X eats for a day challenge would be very interesting and helpful to your recovery! We can do it sis

[@deyaniraramos1396]

I love it when you challenge yourself to new things...it's so inspiring and brave to watch. I smile every time you gals smile and the jokes are funny. I'm so glad your really stepping up...those were well, healthy, balanced, yummy meals and snacks you guys had... proud of you!!!!🖤😎👍💜🥄😋🌠🦋🥂 Can't wait to watch the other more recent videos..yeay...and they are longer which I love.🖤 Love yah Elzani 👍🖤💜🦋

[@Nextelciaa]

you with your mom are my fave yt duo awww

[@cansucoskunkan2123]

I love you I proud of u Keep going girl💕😊

[@celenamay3378]

I've been trying to "recover" for over a year now. This Video showed me that I still don't eat enough because I even eat less than your mom does. Thank you very much for showing me that...

[@utoobcandy]

I love the shopping clips at the end!!

[@jakiazhhabzgstaruiszjjzg3165]

Your mom is so beautiful !💓

[@leahmulliner6422]

So glad your vlogs are so long!! Love ya girl x

[@anaverba4824]

You have come so far, I am so proud of you. Amazing!

[@mtndew616]

i loveeee peanut butter banana toast i have it almost every morning! actually when u mentioned it I got up and made myself some lol... video idea: eating what the people in front of me ordered

[@niamhthevegan5784]

You’re amazing and inspirational so keep going and persevere through life to achieve true happiness!!!

[@SuperLucyMarie]

Banana on toast then sprinkle with raw sugar! So good

[@cansucoskunkan2123]

You can make a video : i eat like jen brett

[@ttdfanforlife]

Can you tell us the progress you've made? I can tell you seem so much happier but I'd love to know the health updates.

[@annaella733]

Uh also you must try bananas with marshmallow cream,Nutella and almond butter!! So good

[@_emmaa_xo6514]

This is awesome Elzani!! You are so brave and strong for doing this!! I know this mustn't have been easy, I am so so proud of you! you are my inspiration and I really mean that! you are helping and inspiring so many people by doing what you do! I hope you realise how amazing, strong, inspiring and brave you are!

[@mtndew616]

also grilled salmon with spices and some lemon is amazinngggg if u want to try some more fish

[@justmeemi6350]

You are doing so sooo well!!! I'm so proud of you :)

[@user-oe1mo5ds8c]

Elzani watching you eat that banana was hilarious! You’re allowed not to like something!! Try making banana bread with chocolate chips!

[@danielaearl3893]

YAY EARLY SQUAD LOVE U ELZANI SO PROUD

[@jemilah8970]

you should do a video where you try combinations of things that you think might be nice but are unsure of like peanut butter and banana!

[@rogat9775]

Are you going to upload videos after recovery of ‘your story’ and other cliche ED KZbin videos? I love the vlogs, just wondering xx

[@JRS5555]

there is no "after recovery" there is weight restored but ultimately for people with EDs this is life forever, with slightly less fixation on food, but it is a constant battle :(

[@rogat9775]

Riase5 I’m sorry but that’s bullshit and very upsetting that you think like that. People can live a full life of recovery after this battle. It’s hard but it’s possible

[@JRS5555]

@@rogat9775 recovery can last of course! but from my experience it's just varying degrees of recovered for the rest of your life

[@rogat9775]

Riase5 well how old are you? I’m guessing you haven’t spent the majority of your life “recovered”. And if you’re saying you live recovered for the rest of your life.....then what’s your point? You just said you can never be recovered

[@JRS5555]

@@rogat9775 my mum had an ED and her weight and thoughts fluxated through out life... I'm well into my adult life and I'm recovering and trying to keep it that way all. the. time. no matter how recovered you are, intrusive thoughts can come back about little things with food, about big things too. From my experience it's a mental illness that can be managed but not a phase in your past that can be eliminated.

[@summyandkloey]

Elzani! I’d love to see you do the “letting the person in front of me choose what I eat for 24hr” challenge!

[@francesca2341]

Another food challenge idea: a race to see who can finish something first, like an ice cream because it’s cold or something

[@utoobcandy]

Or do a 'one bite' challenge!!

[@katherineellen3215]

Francesca love this idea!!!

[@iAteUrToast]

“Thick and creamy, just how I’d like to be like” you’re so funny lol

[@maggiefraser2551]

Caramelize sliced banana in butter and pour it over coconut ice cream ;) Peanut butter & banana sandwiches were my favourite thing as a kid!

[@jemilah8970]

i used to hate bananas but now i loved them! definitely was the texture but once i got used to it it wa fine :)

[@mpvt]

Thin banana on toast with peanut butter ❤️👌

[@nutcase1995]

I'm with you on not liking bananas. When I was young,elementary age, I had anxiety that manifested itself with digestive upset and not being able to eat...so my mom would try to get me to eat bananas because they are easy on the stomach. Now plain bananas remind me of being sick.

[@morekaterina]

She is AMAZING!

[@justlily7954]

I love eating bananas dipped in chocolate then frozen it’s the best!

[@Naomi-xu8wz]

so so proud of you, you're doing super, super well