hennyhamster
Silver Member
4lb under target. Wish i hadn't set my target so high because I am feeling so great about myself now. Now i have to decide whether to change my target and lose another 3lb or put a pound back on.
ED concerns
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hennyhamster
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To call target and to see food as fuel instead of a bad thing. I've been going out on my bike quite a bit and had a 3 and a half pound loss this week. I've spoke to my consultant and she says to not go any lower. I haven't felt this great about myself in ages, shame I can't change my target to this but it has to be 7lb less than my original target. I'm can't get to group next week so have two weeks til my next weigh in. I'll probably see what I weigh in next time and then decide.
ScarlettStar86
Gold Member
I have been reading this thread with interest and really feel for you, didn't quite know what to say so hadn't commented. Consultants can bend the 7lb target change rule in exceptional circumstances and she def should in your case. I'm glad you are doing well and hope you continue to do so. Xx
hennyhamster
Silver Member
Hi guys, really struggling again. Cannot get my head around this target thing. Feeling very depressed right now and struggling to eat again, how on earth can i maintain. I've got it into my head now that i am not big so that isn't the problem, just struggling to eat enough to function.
*Emsie*
Gold Member
Im surprised that you have been advised to set and sticl to a target weight as that involves focussing on numbers. As you say just functioning and eating is an issue for you and trying to stick around the same few lbs is hard for anybody. I think you need more expert advice agaon, do you have continued support? As great as some sw consultants are im not sure how much they would know about eating disorders and how to support them x
hennyhamster
Silver Member
i think i need to have a real honest chat with her since i don't think she realises quite how bad things have gotten. I know she suffered from bullimia once. I'm just afraid she will tell me not to do slimming world anymore then i will end up buying my own scales and being worse off. I just spoke to my can who suggested leaving slimming world for now. I may ring the samaritans in a bit because i am feeling so low x
*Emsie*
Gold Member
I think you should have that chat with her. Hopefully she will understand and if your bmi isn't unhealthy you should be able to attend class still but maybe she will be more understanding about target weight fluctuations and be able to keep an eye on the numbers getting to low x
swoo11
Member
Really sorry its all getting too much again - a lot of us on here know exactly how you feel even if we are all at different stages - we understand what you are going through and if you feel low its horrible!! Try not to leave SW - having scales at home will just increase the anxiety for you!! Im wondering if there are any SW consultants who specialise in ED's and maybe your Consultant can find out!! They might have some ideas of how to help you abit more. Keep updating this though as you need this support too - like a lot of us xx
hennyhamster
Silver Member
rang an emergency line cos getting worse, only managed a bowl of cereal today, feeling guilty for eating anything.
hennyhamster
Silver Member
they got in touch with my cpn who is ringing me tomorrow and want me to go for counselling to determine the cause of me feeling guilt. I also spoke to my health trainer who said she will come to the gp with me to see what she says. Managed a packet of crisps but am struggling with my guilt. Staying at a friend's tonight who has cooked me a meal, so will try and get that down me.
hennyhamster
Silver Member
Hi guys. I am being referred to a counsellor, having a slightly better day today and have managed to eat a little.
ScarlettStar86
Gold Member
Glad to hear it. Baby steps and you'll get there xx
hennyhamster
Silver Member
Thankyou x
hennyhamster
Silver Member
Still here. Dropped under target so reset it by another half stone. 1.5 lb to lose. Appetite improved but now i find myself binging and then using laxatives. Waiting for treatment. I can see my weight loss in photos but not when I look down at my body or in the mirror so head is all over the place :-(. Afraid that when I reach this target I'll want to lose more.
hennyhamster
Silver Member
Just dropping in to say Hi. Agreed and reached a final target weight last Saturday with consultant, couldn't get to weigh in this week but my friend's scales said I'd lost 3lb. Need to get better because my consultant says if I drop too far below target I will have to leave group. Still waiting for counselling and stuff so battling through this alone.
