It might not seem like a huge deal but it's been about 9 months since I started to stop restricting my eating! i wouldn't say I ever had an eating disorder per se, but definitely "disordered eating", and it was kind of an ongoing/recurring issue throughout middle school and high school that would pop up for periods of time. The last time was the worst it's ever been though (I'm 5'9" and I was down to around 48/48.5 kg or 106-107 lbs). By now I've gained back something like 15-20 lbs, though I try not to check too often, and I've worked super hard on improving my relationship with food and exercise.

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The most important thing is that I feel a lot healthier and happier—I still eat well, but I don't feel terrible about enjoying a treat sometimes, and I legitimately enjoy being active instead of just using it to burn calories. It's been a wild ride but I'm determined to make sure last time was the LAST time. :)!