Julie's Story

You know what it’s like when your internal dialogue goes something like this? “If I were thinner, I could wear leggings and not be worried about my butt. If I were in better shape, I wouldn’t have to cover up my whole body all the time. I wouldn’t want to wear compression everything. I might be able to wear a bathing suit in public. (probably never) If I had better self-esteem, I wouldn’t care what people think (maybe). OR! I might care more about myself and stop with the food.”

Then, onto this….”F it. I don’t care; I’m miserable, and I AM HUNGRY. What am I going to have for dinner tonight? Will my (you fill it in) want sex? I hope not; I feel like eating ice cream. I never want sex when I’ve pigged out on ice cream. Maybe I’ll buy some of those fresh-out-of-the-oven cookies I like.”