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February 25th 2012, 08:56 PM
I haven't forced myself to throw up in a week though it feels a lot longer, that's the longest i've gone without it in months. Not sure if I'll keep going much longer, I kinda miss it but I'll try anyway.
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February 27th 2012, 12:01 AM
I kept my dinner down last night. I kept my lunch down today.
wanderlust consumed her;
foreign hearts & exotic minds compelled her.
she had a gypsy soul
and a vibrant heart for the unknown.
-d. marie
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February 27th 2012, 02:35 AM
Today for the first time in a long time I didn't let the number on the scale dictate my mood for the day.
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March 3rd 2012, 09:56 AM
I've managed two days in a row without skipping a meal.
Do you wanna come with me? 'Cause if you do, then I should warn you - you're gonna see all sorts of things. Ghosts from the past. Aliens from the future. The day the Earth died in a ball of flame. It won't be quiet, it won't be safe, and it won't be calm. But I'll tell you what it will be: The trip of a lifetime!
Don't trust a perfect person and don't trust a song that's flawless.
RIP Granddad Terry. I'll miss you.
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I'm as sane as I ever was.
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March 25th 2012, 03:13 AM
Even when I've gained weight, I've managed to keep myself from purging.
Now, it's just restricting that I need to work on..
wanderlust consumed her;
foreign hearts & exotic minds compelled her.
she had a gypsy soul
and a vibrant heart for the unknown.
-d. marie
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Life goes on...
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March 25th 2012, 06:31 PM
Had my 1st normal breakfast this morning. Pancakes. It was good but I don't know how I feel about this. I have mixed feelings.
"If I could just unzip my skin, step out of this body, then I would see who I really am.” -Wintergirls
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March 25th 2012, 06:39 PM
I managed to eat my afternoon snack without crying and shaking for the first time in ages. Probably helped that I was distracted by TH ;D
Take as long as you need.
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March 26th 2012, 04:53 PM
After skipping two meals yesterday, I'm dedicated to eating enough today! Time for breakfast. My beautiful body needs to be FUELED.
something burning?
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March 26th 2012, 05:02 PM
Trying not to constrict but sometimes i need to
"My great hope is to laugh as much as I cry; to get my work done and try to love somebody and have the courage to accept the love in return. "
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March 26th 2012, 05:44 PM
I CAN beat this. And I WILL.
Take as long as you need.
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March 28th 2012, 11:53 AM
Keep going my beauties! You're all doing so amazing and I am SO proud of you all!
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March 28th 2012, 07:23 PM
I ate breakfast and lunch
Sing me to sleep
Sing me to sleep
I don't want to wake up
On my own anymore
Rest In Peace Derek Taylor
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You can handle anything
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April 4th 2012, 09:59 AM
Instead of scratching and clawing my stomach last night, I got colored pens and I drew all over it. I drew butterflies and stars, and my favorite song lyrics. Now when I look at my stomach, I don't start panicking and freaking out- I see the pictures, and it reminds me of happy things
Take as long as you need.
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As eloquent as an elephant.
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April 4th 2012, 01:24 PM
Instead of being alone in my moment of weakness, I talked to a very sweet young man who walked me through my moment.
And guess what! He still thinks I'm beautiful even not as a size (edited)!
Last edited by Just Peachy.; April 4th 2012 at 02:32 PM.
Reason: Removing sizes. Sorry, August! D:
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April 5th 2012, 07:24 AM
I haven't thrown up in 4 days! I've also eaten 7 out of 12 meals in the past 4 days. I only finished 3 of them, but still. It's a start.
wanderlust consumed her;
foreign hearts & exotic minds compelled her.
she had a gypsy soul
and a vibrant heart for the unknown.
-d. marie
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April 7th 2012, 11:06 PM
I've been eating normally. I'm not real sure I like it... but it's a start, right?
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April 8th 2012, 11:04 AM
I just ate half an easter egg. And enjoyed it. Take THAT eating disorder
Take as long as you need.
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April 11th 2012, 02:41 AM
I ate lunch and dinner today, granted only dinner stayed in my system but it's a start.
At lunch I went to the bathroom to purge twice. When I came back the first time, a guy at my table gave me a concerned look. When I came back the second time, how he looked at me told me he has a good idea of what just happened. I'd normally be freaking out, but I don't care right now. I figure by convincing people I'm okay is just prolonging what is inevitable, I mean, like yes I'm scared and I'm going to be shaking if I get called down to the guidance office in the next week or so, but I know I can't hide this forever. And I'm thinking about telling my friend Cyrus who can somehow figure out if I'm upset through a text message. >_<
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April 13th 2012, 09:18 AM
Three meals today.
Even if they were small, I deserve a medal.
something burning?
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April 13th 2012, 09:35 AM
I don't want to be sick forever, no. The calorie content of foods and my weight will not influence my life, will not dictate my feelings. Eating is something everyone has to do, and it's time I learned that and stop this before we reach the 3 year mark.
Take as long as you need.
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April 24th 2012, 08:58 AM
Three meals again...and a snack...and I swear I won't purge the last one.
I can do this.
something burning?
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April 25th 2012, 09:04 AM
I ate lunch today . . . yes, I admit it was a very small lunch, but it was still lunch. Which is a start.
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April 29th 2012, 09:16 PM
Today, I looked in the mirror, and i could find something I liked about my body. i like my wrists.
I wanna fly. So I do gymnastics instead.
I'll just keep holding on to what i believe and oh I believe in you. Give me the strength for the fight and the heart to believe cause I've got to believe in you. I feel so alive.
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April 29th 2012, 09:50 PM
I can and will beat this.
Take as long as you need.
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May 2nd 2012, 11:36 AM
Guess who bought YOGA SHORTS and looks absolutely amazing in them without starving themselves?
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May 2nd 2012, 01:39 PM
Haha, you go Traci! I'm sure they look really good on you.
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May 2nd 2012, 06:44 PM
First breakfast in a few days. Getting back on track.
Do you wanna come with me? 'Cause if you do, then I should warn you - you're gonna see all sorts of things. Ghosts from the past. Aliens from the future. The day the Earth died in a ball of flame. It won't be quiet, it won't be safe, and it won't be calm. But I'll tell you what it will be: The trip of a lifetime!
Don't trust a perfect person and don't trust a song that's flawless.
RIP Granddad Terry. I'll miss you.
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Like a skyscraper. <3
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May 2nd 2012, 10:03 PM
Great start Hester!
Keep fighting, you guys!!
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I'm as sane as I ever was.
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May 3rd 2012, 06:15 AM
I actually managed to keep all my food down today.
wanderlust consumed her;
foreign hearts & exotic minds compelled her.
she had a gypsy soul
and a vibrant heart for the unknown.
-d. marie
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May 3rd 2012, 08:17 AM
Keep going lovelies! Extremely proud of you all! <3
All we can do is Keep Breathing...!
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May 3rd 2012, 11:28 AM
Ate breakfast two days in a row. Going to exercise tomorrow because it will make me feel good and happy and healthy, along with eating my snacks.
something burning?
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May 3rd 2012, 04:29 PM
After slipping up yesterday, I'm back on track today
Take as long as you need.
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May 4th 2012, 05:32 PM
I've promised myself to eat breakfast tomorrow, no matter how bad I feel.
Do you wanna come with me? 'Cause if you do, then I should warn you - you're gonna see all sorts of things. Ghosts from the past. Aliens from the future. The day the Earth died in a ball of flame. It won't be quiet, it won't be safe, and it won't be calm. But I'll tell you what it will be: The trip of a lifetime!
Don't trust a perfect person and don't trust a song that's flawless.
RIP Granddad Terry. I'll miss you.
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Normality, my friends.
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May 4th 2012, 09:34 PM
I've been eating normally. And it really really sucks. I'm kind of struggling with it.
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May 4th 2012, 10:21 PM
I ate lunch and dinner. That's a huge accomplishment for me lately. I don't really know how I feel; I just know that I gotta get back on track.
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May 5th 2012, 09:59 AM
I ate breakfast today.
Do you wanna come with me? 'Cause if you do, then I should warn you - you're gonna see all sorts of things. Ghosts from the past. Aliens from the future. The day the Earth died in a ball of flame. It won't be quiet, it won't be safe, and it won't be calm. But I'll tell you what it will be: The trip of a lifetime!
Don't trust a perfect person and don't trust a song that's flawless.
RIP Granddad Terry. I'll miss you.
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Soakin' up the way of life
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May 6th 2012, 10:25 PM
2 meals yesterday, 3 meals today, but I wanna go back to one meal a day, I know I shouldn't though. Exam week is gonna be tough.
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May 7th 2012, 01:28 AM
Ate two meals.
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May 7th 2012, 10:13 AM
Well done guys! You're all doing awesome
Take as long as you need.
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May 7th 2012, 10:18 AM
Breakfast: tick.
Can I manage lunch? I'm alone in the house... Gotta try though.
Do you wanna come with me? 'Cause if you do, then I should warn you - you're gonna see all sorts of things. Ghosts from the past. Aliens from the future. The day the Earth died in a ball of flame. It won't be quiet, it won't be safe, and it won't be calm. But I'll tell you what it will be: The trip of a lifetime!
Don't trust a perfect person and don't trust a song that's flawless.
RIP Granddad Terry. I'll miss you.
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