I previously struggled with anorexia, and lost a lot of weight (I was 10 pounds underweight). A couple months ago, I gained the weight back, and gained one of my biggest life goals - getting a six pack. Recently my relationship with food has been worse, but on the other end of the spectrum. When I’m stressed I turn to food, I binge eat sugary snacks like ice cream and cookies and I can’t seem to stop. I am not overweight, but I’m not comfortable with my body anymore. The only person I’m comfortable with seeing my stomach now is my boyfriend. I’m scared of putting myself on a strict diet or exersize plan because I don’t want to fall back into my old habits of starving myself or working out to the point of passing out. I feel like whenever I try and limit myself, I end up going too far.

I’m trying to find a balance between my mental health and physical health. Having my comfort foods available to me is important, because they do often help me relieve stress and anxiety. But I don’t like the way my body looks anymore, and I want to change my unhealthy habits and get rid of all the extra stomach fat.

Any suggestions would be SO appreciated. Thanks!