Thought I'd try and explain what's been going on. It started when I couldn't get to group and I weighed myself on some scales in town that measure your height and weight and calculate BMI. They said I was shorter than I thought I was and therefore recommended I lose more than I had planned to have a healthy BMI. They said the most I should weigh was 11st 7. With my target at 12st, this started some confusion in my mind. A week later I was at Bingo with my mate and she commented that I was too strict with slimming world, I look back now and no I wasn't! I was just following the plan correctly in order to reach target as soon as possible. She then said her partner had said that I had lost too much weight and looked ill. I went to weigh the next day and received my club 10 and stone and a half. I got home and with the remarks my friend made fresh in my mind I ate some chocolate, then some more, and more..... I then felt extremely guilty and made myself vomit then when to bed for sleep. After this the obsession with the fat on my arms and legs began. I began tracking the calories in what I ate and when I was under the recommended daily allowance I got a little buzz which I know now was unhealthy. A couple of days ago I sat down and used the skills I use at group to identify the underlying cause of my self loathing... Poor self esteem and little confidence, caused by abusive, controlling relationships and a desire to please those around me. I am now beginning to eat properly again and trying not too obsess about my body.
The comment about me looking ill really confused me, I'm not exactly underweight am I?
I am now following red and green days because when I am struggling to eat I can use two healthy extras for bread so can easily make a few sandwiches or toast. I'm seeing a health trainer tomorrow to discuss what's been going on.