Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | thanks..have a bit of perspective now...

Girls,

thank you all for posting and listening to me rant. I just let things get on top of me, a lot, I'm feeling a million times better now.

I was always an Irish 12 (American 10) but when I lost the weight I went to Irish 10 (American 8) I think I am naturally an Irish 11/US 9 but they don't make clothes that size

Ginger- I have gained weight due to overeating and lack of exercise. I have never really gone above and beyond, just when I was sick. When I was sick I hit about 128 which is much too light for me, I'm currently 140 and would be delighted and fit into my clothes at 135 which is where I had stabilised after being sick and before my big binge. That's where I want to get back to.

Tina- you correctly identified why I have piled on the pounds- socialising and chocolate. I am off chocolate since Sunday (I had a chocolate biscuit Monday) and so far I am three days fully de-chocolfied.

Stephie- I am willing to compromise and effectively "split the difference" between where I am now and where I was at my sickest/skinniest. It's hard, but like I said it really is only a few pounds and I need to pull myself together.

I agree with everyone about wearing clothes that fit. I went shopping after work and tried to buy a new top to wear tomorrow night but couldn't find anything that I really liked. I realised that I wore a cool top one night last week and felt great in it so I will wear it again on Friday and will look Saturday for something for Saturday.

If I even lose two or three pounds I will fit into the clothes I am lamenting, it's just the uncomfortably tight stage.

I did great again today food and exercise wise to compensate in advance for probably no exercise tomorrow and lots of drinks.

Anyways, I am feeling a lot better about myself now, between your posts and some lovely emails from my friends I am all cheered up. (I also bought a pair of shoes which could be part of it too!)

Thank you all so much, I will keep you update on "project feel good by my birthday"

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