Am I The Only One Who Has A Full Blown Meltdown When I Someone's Meal Is Smaller Than Mine??

am i the only one who has a full blown meltdown when i someone's meal is smaller than mine??

idc if it has way more calories than my meal or if i ate less than half their intake that day if their meal is significantly smaller i go crazy...

as someone with an ed i subconsciously became so aware of other people's eating habits

i notice when they just push around their food around their plate or when they eat smaller portions than normal and wonder are they a picky eater or have an ed?

or when they go to the bathroom soon after a meal and i wonder are they throwing up or just have to use the bathroom?

and when they eat so much food in one sitting and i wonder are they just hungry and have a fast metabolism or did they binge eat?

and i feel so guilty all the time because one of the first things that always pops into my mind is that...

"i can't let them be better/thinner than me."

MY SIBLING JUST SENT THIS TO ME HELP???

does anyone else get a headache after they vape?? if so any advice on how to stop it pls🙏🏻

no cus why are so many ppl glamourising eds and calling it STARVEMAXXING like huh???

some tips i’ve learned from having an ed for 3+ years

• chew each bite of food at least 20 times

• use smaller plates & bowls so you eat less

• if your family/friends insist on going out to eat order the smallest size of anything or kids size if you can (this one might be obvious but sometimes people forget you can ask for a kids size at any age)

• always ask for almond milk in your drink in place of cow’s milk if you can (if you’re not allergic obv)

• stop eating after 8pm

• peppermint tea helps w bloating

• don’t weigh yourself every single day - weighing once a week or so will allow you to see more progress

• listen to subliminals

• set multiple smaller goals for yourself instead of just one ugw

• find out what your bmr is & work w it

• make a schedule for your wl - map out how long it’ll take you to lose certain amounts of weight

• if you can’t stand the taste of black coffee use a sugar free creamer (nut pods makes rly good ones that are 5-10 cals/tbsp)

• do not tell irls ab your ed unless you’re ready to recover

• if you’ve never p*rged before, DON’T start (lax too)

• if you’re really craving something, eat a small amount of it that fits into ur cal limit or omad it - restricting yourself too much will lead to a binge eventually

• gum can make you bloated (this might just be my own experience but pay attention to your body & see if gum is making you bloat)

• make a mental note of what foods and drinks make you bloat & avoid them

• prioritize protein & fiber in your diet if you don’t want to be constipated all the time (ik it can be higher in cals but it’s definitely worth it)

• don’t eat anything at least 2 hours before you go to bed (it’s bad for digestion)

• drink at least 1 liter of water everyday (you should drink more but ik it can be hard - if you’re like me, having a cute water bottle will make you want to drink more water)

• if you live in a walkable area & feel a binge coming on, get dressed and walk somewhere (or drive if you can)

• always have excuses for not eating on hand (ex: i just ate, i feel nauseous, etc.)

• if you think you need lax try putting one tbsp of miralax in a cup of water daily instead

• develop a crush on someone (idk if this is just me but when i like someone i find it easier to restrict)

• take apple cider vinegar capsules (so much easier than taking a shot of acv liquid)

• try to get in at least a little bit of exercise everyday, even if it’s just walking your dog, doing yoga for 10 minutes or something like that

this list will probably be updated a lot as i think of more thing to add, feel free to comment some of your favorite tips for people to read as well 🫶