I have no control around food.

[@AA-g9p]

Hi Rachel, I just wanted to drop a comment and say that your videos have been life changing for me. I’m 24 and for the past 7 years of my life I have actively tried to lose weight and have been conscious of my weight probably my entire life. At 5’7 and 68kgs I am already at a healthy weight and almost always been but the media and people around had convinced me it wasn’t good enough. I gave up so much in life, so many opportunities, because I wanted to focus on losing weight instead. Now I have finally stopped tracking calories, writing down my meals and compulsively checking my weight. I have started exercising for the mental health benefits and not for weight loss. I’m trying to eat 3-4 meals a day instead of coming up with some strict fasting routine or fad diet. I don’t care anymore if my weight increases or decreases. Sure I may never love my arms but overall I do really really like my body. Not aiming for perfection anymore, just grateful to be healthy. Anywho, just wanted to say thank you thank you thank you

[@friendlygrotesque2941]

You've helped me a lot in the process of healing from disordered eating ❤ there is still a long road ahead of me. Im struggling to accept my 'new' body and find myself obsessing over the squish on my tummy, arms etc... I miss my ed body - i cant run away from those thoughts it seems. But im happy to feel more neutral towards food and to have stopped thinking about it non stop. Its a constant fight of two forces in my head - what can i say, its tough out there 😂

[@kellyfunk4793]

This is so helpful! Thank you so much!

[@Ana-xq3yr]

Blood sugar levels can make you feel out of control with food

[@RachaelWrigley]

This can certainly contribute!

[@kgrim024]

Some people have limiting beliefs. Others have ghrelin and leptin imbalances that make this an incredible challenge. It’s worth trying, but for those who have tried and failed time and again, it’s not just willpower or beliefs for everyone it can be a combination.❤

[@RachaelWrigley]

I could not agree more. If it came across as though this is the only thing to be done to recover from disordered eating then to be clear - this can be one component of a more complex system of 'recovery' which typically involves physiological, psychological, emotional, social and lifestyle adaptations

[@kgrim024]

@@RachaelWrigley ❤️ it’s great advice and I enjoyed the video. Just didn’t want some people to be discouraged.

[@RachaelWrigley]

Please always leave comments like this because they’re so valuable! And thank you 🧡

[@martamoitinho8616]

amazing! Thank you