tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post2366690997519508289..comments2024-03-06T14:38:23.226-08:00Comments on And then she recovered.......: The positives of weight gainRuby Tuesdayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15078080281794429051noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-49265175665936163752014-07-02T05:47:39.831-07:002014-07-02T05:47:39.831-07:00All of those sound like they are definitely worth ...All of those sound like they are definitely worth it. And all from just choosing recovery? I am so happy for you, and certain parts of that definitely struck a chord in me... I want some of those things as well... How did you start on the road to recovery? I wouldn't even know where to begin, our even know how to imagine a life without my eating disordered havits.<br />But I am so proud of you, amd I hope you can continue to improve. Don't worry too much what other people think... You should be happy with YOU, because they don't have to live in your skin. Show your beauty on the outside too. So happy and envious of you!J (:https://www.blogger.com/profile/16854580067069026012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-70542479277062062312014-06-28T19:15:09.887-07:002014-06-28T19:15:09.887-07:00Thank you for posting this Ruby. Sometimes it'...Thank you for posting this Ruby. Sometimes it's easy to forget that there are actually positives to weight restoration, but this post was really inspiring to read. <br />Physical changes aside, the change in your mindset, thinking and mood is remarkable. You don't have to tell us how much it means to you that you don't feel like you want to die anymore - it speaks for itself and it's amazing. <br />Sorry I've been so awful at commenting and keeping in contact. It's been a struggle lately but please know you're never far from my thoughts, and I'm cheering you on the whole way. <br />Lots of love to you dear <3 xxBellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07544398450025713725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-9539660706844802014-06-28T11:06:54.442-07:002014-06-28T11:06:54.442-07:00Hi C,
I don't think you will be unpopular for...Hi C,<br /><br />I don't think you will be unpopular for writing this comment<br />In a way you are right<br />I am still underweight and I have a lot of work to do<br />My body is still recovering and it will probably take some time<br />I am still eating disordered<br />Things have improved a lot but my ED is still very much alive and kicking<br /><br />I appreciate this comment<br />And I appreciate your honesty<br />I am at the very beginning of recovery<br />And I know that I am still unwell physically and mentally<br />It's easy to get caught up in the 'pink cloud'<br />The honey moon period of recovery<br />I know that I have such a lot of work to do<br /><br />I hope you see this reply<br />Let me know if you do<br />Thank you for this and I mean that<br />I know that you are saying this out of concern and I am grateful for that<br /><br />Take care xRuby Tuesdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15078080281794429051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-79235478130482049462014-06-28T06:49:55.037-07:002014-06-28T06:49:55.037-07:00I'm probably going to be very unpopular here b...I'm probably going to be very unpopular here but I've kept reading all your blogs and whilst it is really heartening to read this shifting in mindset and that you have gained (on the scales) some weight, when I look at photos of you and in knowledge of the last time you mentioned you'r weight/BMI, you are still underweight. Your body is still compromised. You still (to me at least) look too thin. I feel wary saying it because it feeds the ED, but I disagree with others that you look amazing and recovered because to me, and yes I have been there and am still there, you don't look well. Perhaps you have more glow and more life, but I still think Ruby is not fully present and that you, to be frank, look like you still need some more weight/health/life restoration. I'm so sorry to be so harsh and blunt and disagreeing with others, but I worry if you stop now, your real potential in life won't be realised and that would be the greatest shame.<br /><br />P.S. Aren't dogs just the greatest? I often try to use mine as my sounding board - would he care if he were at a healthy weight? No!!!! Would he eat if hungry? Hell yeah! And would he want me to be healthy? Yes...which means me gaining too....<br />cxxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-39288413070756916432014-06-28T03:31:27.684-07:002014-06-28T03:31:27.684-07:00Yes teeth!!
Totally forgot about teeth
Hopefully m...Yes teeth!!<br />Totally forgot about teeth<br />Hopefully mine will improve now too<br /><br />Awh thank you hun<br />You have been a massive support<br />And I thank you from the bottom of my heart xRuby Tuesdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15078080281794429051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-91198669938627010382014-06-28T03:30:22.992-07:002014-06-28T03:30:22.992-07:00Thank you Piggy
That really means a lot xThank you Piggy<br />That really means a lot xRuby Tuesdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15078080281794429051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-51335109136831903002014-06-27T23:05:12.718-07:002014-06-27T23:05:12.718-07:00I can think of some/more positives....
My hair.......I can think of some/more positives....<br />My hair.... <br />(even though I wasn't ever underweight as such as much, if I purged and restrict more, my hair is so... different)<br />It will be effective for your teeth too! I've read that yours were affected, so are mine... but it will help not to break down anymore...<br />Eventually, in better EDlesser times, I find it makes it easier to do things, because I don't have to think about the food involved constantly. <br />Maybe it's also positive that people don't look at you everywhere, all the time (like: 'wow.... she looks bad/sick and so on)<br /><br />I think of you a lot, Ruby, and your blogs are, as always, very inspiring..<br /><br />I also think you look good, but to me it also more the.... way you've been writing lately. More positive, that just gives hope....thank you for that...<br /><br />(L)TheWriterNamedAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14717729424098286683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-40118642644577625572014-06-27T12:40:17.783-07:002014-06-27T12:40:17.783-07:00I know its hard to hear, but you really do look am...I know its hard to hear, but you really do look amazing and thank you for sharing your beautiful positive story of recovery.You are very inspiring! XoFat Piggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16380965979204846827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-83881782075913172612014-06-27T10:51:51.835-07:002014-06-27T10:51:51.835-07:00Thanks for this Eve
I really appreciate it and it&...Thanks for this Eve<br />I really appreciate it and it's good to know what has helped you<br />It is getting easier to accept comments<br />I know people want to acknowledge that I am in a better place and I am grateful for that<br />I am blessed that I have people around me that care enough to want me to get well<br /><br />To answer your question I haven't been wearing my hair down recently as it is a hot mess<br />My friend is going to cut and colour it for me next week so I will wear it down when that is done<br />My hair is just so thick and unmanageable at the moment<br /><br />Thanks again Eve, you are a star xRuby Tuesdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15078080281794429051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562281218287648674.post-25479098934765961952014-06-27T08:44:12.926-07:002014-06-27T08:44:12.926-07:00I noticed all of these things when I recovered as ...I noticed all of these things when I recovered as well. Where I was getting panic attacks every other day, which was not something that had ever happened to me, I was no longer getting them when I ate and dealt with my problems. I could feel okay with food and not have second guesses. Even my first time "recovered" I didn't feel that way. It's much easier to control portions when you accept that fact that your body needs it and you listen to its requests. There won't be the threat of never having it so you don't binge. You only take what you need so there's no reason to purge or restrict the next ten days. A little piece of advice I have is to take the compliment and then say it to yourself. Say you have a dress on and someone says, "Wow Ruby, you look really nice in that dress!" Say to yourself something like, "I really look good in this dress." If someone says that you have a glow say, "I look so much better with this glow" or "I look vibrant today." It sounds cheesy but the more you do it, the more you agree with yourself and it's not a half hearted effort. We start to believe what we tell ourselves. Tell yourself good things. <br />Question, do you ever do hair down photos? I had the random thought that I want to see you in other hair styles. <br /><br /><3Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14696430167877128240noreply@blogger.com