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Written by Diana, on 07-12-2005 06:18

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• Decreased basal metabolic rate, which increases risk of weight gain even when calories are fairly modest.
• Loss of lean body mass and increased risk of regaining weight as fat.
• Changes in brain chemistry that increase appetite and food cravings, which increases risk of binge eating.
• Amenorrhea (no menses/menstral cycle) which causes bone loss.
• Constipation and gastrointestinal upset.
• Sleep disturbance.
• Weakness
• Hypothermia (feeling cold all the time).
• Decreased sexual interest.

• Decreased concentration.
• Poor judgement.
• Apathy.

• Food preoccupation.
• Collection of recipes, cookbooks, and menus.
• Unusual eating habits.
• Increased consumption of coffee, tea, and diet sodas.
• Dichotomous thinking about food (i.e. "good food, bad food" mentality) which increases risk of binge eating on the "bad."
• Loss of body's natural mechanisms for regulating hunger and fullness, which increases risk of overeating.
• Binge eating.

• Depression.
• Anxiety.
• Irritability and anger.
• Libiality (ever-changing mood).
• Psychotic episodes.
• Personality changes.
• Social withdrawal.

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Written by Diana, on 07-12-2005 06:18

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1. Just let it be.
   When a feeling does come up just let yourself sit with it, become aware of it and go through it.
2. Breathe.
   When you have a difficult feeling take several slow, deep breaths. This helps you center yourself.
3. Remember that you don't have to act on it.
   Having a feeling doesn't mean you have to do anything about it right now, or ever. A feeling can just be felt.
4. Reach out.
   Talking about what you're feeling with someone supportive helps diffuse the urgency of the feelings, and puts them into perspective.
5. Don't judge feelings.
   Your feelings are automatically justified, just because you feel them...even if no one else validates them. Your feelings are neither right or wrong, there are no "shoulds" when it comes to feelings.
6. Notice negative tapes.
   Take a moment out to reprogram your internal computer. Tell yourself nurturing things. Be a loving parent to your inner child.
7. Stay in the moment.
   Many of the painful feelings are related to past hiurts or fears about the future. This is why bringing yourself back to the present can help you cope better. A baby does this automatically. One minute a baby can be crying from a wet diaper, but as soon as that diaper is changed, that baby is smiling. The baby is not hanging onto the past or worrying about the future.
8. Check out reality.
   Because our most difficult feelings often stem from primitive, irrational beliefs and fears, they can have little to do with our current reality.
9. Remember, "this too shall pass."
   Feelings, like cravings, are temporary. No matter how uncomfortable, they do pass in time.
10. Let your feelings thaw out.
    If you blocked your feelings off as a child, you may be emotionally numb now, no longer even aware of what you feel. In recovery, you may be in for some surprises--the feelings will surface. Getting in touch with your feelings is a process, it might take a while. When you've been numb all your life, it takes a while to thaw out.

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Written by Diana, on 07-12-2005 06:18

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• Avoid negative sources, people, places, things and habits.
• Believe in yourself.
• Consider things from every angle.
• Don't give up and don't give in.
• Enjoy life today; yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come.
• Family and friends are hidden treasures. Seek them and enjoy their riches.
• Give more than you planned to give.
• Hang on to your dreams.
• Ignore those who try to discourage you.
• Just do it!
• Keep on trying. No matter how hard it seems, it will get easier.
• Love yourself first and most.
• Make it happen.
• Never lie, cheat or steal. Always strike a fair deal.
• Open your eyes and see things as they really are.
• Practice makes perfect.
• Quitters never win and winners never quit.
• Read, study and learn about everything important in your life.
• Stop procrastinating.
• take control of your own destiny.
• Understand yourself in order to better understand others.
• Visualize it.
• Want it more than anything.
• Xccelerate your efforts.
• You are unique of all of God's creations. Nothing can replace you.
• Zero in on your target and go for it!

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1. Become aware of what your body can do each day. Remember it is the instrument of your life, not just an ornament.
2. Choose to find the beauty in the world and in yourself.
3. Think about the things you could accomplish with the time and energy you currently spend worrying about your body and appearance. Try one!
4. Every morning when you wake up, thank your body for resting and rejuvenating itself so you can enjoy the day.
5. Count your blessings, not your blemishes.
6. Keep a list of 10 positive things about yourself--without mentioning appearance. Add to it often!
7. Put a sign on each of your mirrors saying, "I'm beautiful inside and out."
8. Consider this: your skin replaces itself once a month, your stomach lining every five days, your liver every six weeks, and your skeleton every three months. Your body is extaordinary--begin to respect and appreciate it!
9. Be your body's friend and supporter, not its enemy.
10. Think of your body as the vehicle to your dreams. Honor it. Respect it. Fuel it.
11. Create a list of all the things your body lets you do. Read it and add to it often.
12. Create a list of people you admire: people who have contributed to your life, your community, or the world. Consider whether their appearance was important to their success and accomplishments.
13. Walk with your head held high, supported by pride and confidence in yourself as a person.
14. Don't let your weight or shape keep you from activities that you enjoy.
15. Wear comfortable clothes that you like and that feel good to your body.
16. Every evening when you go to bed, tell your body how much you appreciate what it has allowed you to do throughout the day.
17. Find a method of exercise that you enjoy and do it regularly. Don't exercise to lose weight or to fight your body. Do it to make your body healthy and strong and because it makes you feel good.
18. Think back to a time in your life when you felt good about your body. Tell yourself you can feel like that again, even in this body at this age.
19. Start saying to yourself, "Life is too short to waste my time hating my body this way."
20. Eat when you are hungry. Rest when you are tired. Surround yourself with people that remind you of your inner strength and beauty.

• From "10 Ways to Love your Body," Eating Disorders Awareness and prevention, Inc. 2000


• And "20 Ways to Love Your Body!!," Margo Maine, PhD, 2000

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