Cravings!!

I read a lot about food and nutrition when i was dieting to the extreme, (irony i know) and one thing i remember reading is that if you don't eat enough, or don't allow yourself certain foods, you start to crave it. I thought, HA i can go without chocolate for weeks on end, but actually i did crave it...i thought about chocolate, fudge, cake, biscuits and junk ALL THE TIME. Thats one of the disturbing things about eating disorders, you lose yourself and your personality because all you think about is food. I used to actually go on websites and just look at the delicious high calorie foods i wouldn't allow myself to eat, clearly not normal behaviour!!
Ever since i have been in recovery, i have eaten 3 big meals with good fats in everyday, and i can honestly say don't crave junk or chocolate at all anymore. (i'm usually too full to think of food!! lol) but the nicest thing is, that now i will allow myself to eat anything, i don't crave it like a madwoman all the time! If i want dessert after dinner, i will have it, and if i don't then i won't simples!! :) i never believed that not eating enough could affect your way of thinking so much, but it's incredible!! I really have felt a big difference now that i eat normally. I would encourage all who want to recover to start the day with a satisfying bowl of cereal such as shredded wheat or alpen museli, a not too scary lunch could be baked potato with whatever topping you feel comfortable with (i like tuna and sweetcorn or baked beans) then snack on fruit or yogurt, have a nice dinner you feel comfortable eating and see how you feel :)
It will be the start of a new, healthy beginning :) ...minus the baked beans i guess lol

Inspirational Celebrities...

Alanis Morissette

Canadian singer Alanis Morissette has admitted that she struggled with anorexia and bulimia between the ages of 14 and 18, but is now recovered.
"I work out about two times a week instead of nine," she said. "I'm still a part of society, but I'm better able to challenge it than when I was 14."

Felicity Huffman

Actress Felicity Huffman fought anorexia and bulimia throughout her teens and into her early twenties. She sought help with the support of her family at age 22.

Geri Halliwell

I can honestly tell you from personal experience, that worrying about an eating disorder really can get you down. There's nothing to be ashamed about. You'll be amazed at the difference it'll make to your whole life if you tell someone you trust. There are lots of people who want to help and you really CAN'T fight this one on your own. It might be a hard decision to make, to tell people and to seek help but, trust me it's nowhere as hard as trying to deal with it on your own,"

Nutritious Nuts!!

They were my ultimate fear food, but they are known as nutritional powerhouses for a reason, not only are they a good source of HEALTHY fats, they are a great source of protein, which is essential if you're trying to gain weight the right way...
 The best way to add them to your diet without it being too 'scary' is adding some flaked almonds to your cereal or on top of yogurt. (My favourites are almonds and salted cashews :)

Don't be afraid of Pudding

Cake, crumble, pies, ice cream. Not exactly the most nutritional and healthy foods, but that dosen't mean we should never EVER eat them. I used to never allow myself chocolate, cake sweets or any form of dessert (maybe an apple if i was lucky) but now i realise if i need to ensure i'm gaining weight, a pudding is bliss!! A delicious way to keep me on track, here are some of my favourites that i think are worth every single calorie :)

Gu melting puds-Best Supermarket bought puds!!


Apple Crumble with vanilla custard- my favourite school dinner pudding :) love a sprinkle of cinnamon on top


Baklava - it's a wonderful traditional turkish dessert made with filo pastry, honey, nuts and more honey!!


Strawberry Cheesecake-Classc and sooo guurrd


and my ultimate favourite.....

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING :) - with ice cream obviousily!!


so every once in a while let yourself have a dessert, prehaps at a restaurant? Or whenever you really feel like you deserve one ;) and never EVER feel guilty, your worth every sweet toothed second xxx

Blueberry's and Alpen Museli

One of my ultimate breakfasts :) i love his combination and alpen no added sugar museli keeps you feeling satisfied for aaagggeess...makes me look forward to breakfast again

Blueberrys are full of anti-oxidants and apparently put you in a good mood! Who would say no to that?!

Make a Fish Dish!!

Fish tastes wonderful and is full of omega 3 and good fats (especially salmon) so discover a recipe that you like with fish, such as fish pie, grilled salmon, tuna bake whatever you like!! This foods good for you, ;) x

Banana Porridge

This is one of my favourite breakfasts :) really sets me up for the day,


Nom Nom!! I like adding flaked almonds too for an extra boost and texture!

Good Inspirational Songs..

Sometime's music makes things that little bit better and the day that little bit brighter :) here are a few songs that i really love that inspire me to get good 'n' chunky!!

F***king Perfect - P!nk
Fighter- Christina Aguliera
Firework- Katy Perry
One Day Like This-Elbow
Save Me From Myself-Christina Aguliera

Great songs :) enjoy!! xxxx (if you know of any great songs then tell me! would love to add some more to the list xx)

MILK!!! :)

Milk. I always avoided it when i wasn't eating properly, to be honest, i love the stuff! Now i drink whole milk so that it's easier for me to gain. But did you know it's soooo good for you, especially if you have been depriving yourself of it, it is full of calcium and lets face it, coffee is no good without it! You need milk to avoid getting things like osteoporosis! and come oonn how can you resist the cravendale cat advert? ;)

Today's goal....drink milk!!! and never skimmed!!

The Story of Anna Wood...

This is a real story i came across when i was on my computer, and as i was reading it i broke down and couldn't stop crying. Anna seems so similar to me, and she looked beautiful in her before picture. Her story is a prime example of how evil anorexia is and how it can make a smart, beautiful girl lose everything. I wish all her family the best for the future and hope that they know that Anna was one of my main motivations for getting better. Being thin is not worth it, and it's not worth putting your family through.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1315734/Anna-Wood-15-went-post-Christmas-diet-dies-anorexia-year.html