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and this is coming from someone who, although Ive never been diagnosed with any eating disorder or anything, have battled seriously when its come to food. Ive been there and am still struggling with the whole...all I think about is food issue. It ruled my life for a long time and I obsessed about it...and I still have issues...like for me...eating a chocolate in a box isnt enough...I need the whole box....and that goes for biscuits and anything else filled with sugar and usually flour. I understand completely...it gets the point where you tell yourself no I will just have one...but inside of you its like you're burning up just thinking I need more I need more...Ive demolised sooooo many things in one go to the point where it is scary...I end up thinking to myself that that is not right to be able to eat that much in one go...and so unhealthy. I know its all psychological and related to me compensating food for other things...but its a hard thing to break. I am much better than I was...but I do have days.

All I can say is that Ive just been to see a dietician and Ive talked to her about my IBS and wanting to eat healthily and lose weight etc...and cutting out flour and sugar is a BIG THING. Ive managed 65 days without them before...and I wish I never broke that cos from then on it was a downward spiral again. Living without flour and sugar and managing IBS IS possible Ive DONE IT before!! I have actually banned them both from today...and this time its serious...the dietician was so nice to me and really gave me the kick up the a*** that I needed...its going to be hard but Im sure I can do it..Im one determined little missy.

I could go on and on about all the ibs safe things and ways of eating for non sugar non wheat(ie flour) but this may end up as a VERY long thread...so if you want to know anything just email me(its in my profile) and I'll send you more advice.

YOU CAN DO IT...and Im here if you need anyone who understands....and well done for coming here for support...you're one step closer to getting yourself better!!!

(((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))

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Natalie

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