Comments on: Recovery Update: Orthorexia is No Fun

By: Georgia

Georgia — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 12:22:40 +0000

Hi Jordan. I am 16 years old and recovering from anorexia which I was diagnosed with two years ago. Since then I have been weight restored and let go of the negetive impacts that ED had on me. Recently I have been back into sports full time after a long period where no sports were aloud due to my lepton levels and not having my periods. The excitement was exhilarating and it was great to be doing what I love again. But recently I have been finding myself before my PE class, working out and after tennis practice- working out, and after dinner working out to the best of my abilities. With these actions, my weight has dropped and while I have not been restricting, the food is not adding up to the energy I am expelling. My parents are trying to help me and are forcing me not to excessive by cutting out the sports I love to play like soccer and tennis, along with my PE class. I am sorry to say this has been very hard to hear, especially since I need to stay somewhat active due to similar stomach issues that I have had since I was very young. Thank you for giving me insight into what you are going through and what I am currently going through as well, as I know I am not alone and need to work hard to combat the negetive thoughts I hear all the time about me getting fat. I know you might not have any knowledge to share with me based on my place right now, but is there anything I can do or know to help me find the balance of exercise and feeling good, and eating? Again thank you so much for sharing. It truly makes my WEEK to hear that this isn’t unusual I’m sorry to say.

By: Denise Butkus

Denise Butkus — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 05:40:15 +0000

I’m always reading and rereading your posts, and they help me daily! As I realize that recovery is an endless journey and sometimes it’s so hard to knock the “voices” of who you used to be out of your head.
I just try to remember to enjoy life and ember that my old self is in my rear view mirror 🙂
Never look back

By: Sage

Sage — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 11:13:21 +0000

Definitely feeling this today. It’s been hard. Trying to keep my head up and not feel fearful about eating a salad for dinner (that I’ll fall back into old, bad habits). My body feels it needs a salad or juice right now, and my mind is scared to fall back into old habits of obsessiveness. Aghhhhh, but I’m okay. Thanks Jordan, you’re a beauty!!! <3

By: alex

alex — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 11:34:47 +0000

Hey Jordan! I love your blog and you. I am currently in treatment for bulimia and orthorexia here in LA. I am taking time off from school for my recovery. It is so hard and I want to commend you for publicizing your ED. I have so much shame around mine and have been struggling for 6 years. I will continue to follow your blog. I cant believe all you have accomplished. I hope to be more like you. I am so thankful for you bring attention to something as misunderstood as an eating disorder. Stay strong!

By: Brittany

Brittany — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 08:51:00 +0000

In reply to Tanya Marie.

Hi Tanya,
I too was in a recovery center for ED’s and now, 7 years later, I am truly alive, free to do as I please, without that negative voice inside my head judging everything I do, making me feel guilty for every choice. At first it was really hard letting go of control, it took me about 5 years of practicing my recovery for it to actually feel normal, but with my dietician and therapist I knew I was being guided in the right direction. I did an interview a couple weeks ago with my dietician talking about the beginning stages of recovery and how hard it all is, I hope it helps you find the strength: http://www.tracybrownrd.com/blog/great-recovery-tool
Recovery is possible, and you are worth the time it takes<3

By: Tanya Marie

Tanya Marie — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 22:05:26 +0000

I am so thankful that you are openly sharing about your recovery from your disorder. I too suffer from orthorexia. I never thought that wanting to be healthy would turn into being unhealthy. My obsession with food started to get bad when I started a parasite cleanse!!!! Ever since then I started cutting out food groups until I was only left with fruits, veggies, egg, nuts, seeds, and beans. I wouldn’t eat anything that I didn’t prepare myself because I would fear not knowing what was in it. I would obsess so much that I was counting every calorie, taking pictures, and meal prepping every meal I ate. My relationships started to suffer because no one wanted to eat around me because they felt awkward or that I would judge their “unhealthy” food choices.
I am now in a treatment program for eating disorders. I am really likening it so far and am getting a lot out of all the information and therapy they offer. The only problem is I will do good for a couple days and then the obsession comes back and I start to feel completely hopeless. Sometimes I feel like I will never be able to eat a meal in a healthy manor. I kind of want to give up, I mean all this work and I’m still obsessing!.?! Just thinking how this disorder will never fully go away is daunting.
I know that there is some hope that I can get this disorder under control but the lack of control I actually have is freaking me out. I will continue to move forward, one day at a time, and keep reaching out. Thank you so much for your inspiration and vulnerability.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 11:33:45 +0000

wow… I feel like we’re very similar.
I obsess constantly over what I’m eating—- I feel like it runs my life!!!

I also sometimes keep eating until I’m stuffed, then tell myself I won’t eat much the next day.

This post has been very enlightening,
Thank you

By: Bella

Bella — Sun, 28 Sep 2014 14:11:27 +0000

Hey Jordan,

I am 15 and have been dieting since I was 11. Its really sad because I have spend a lot of my life obsessing over gaining weight when my body is changing and during the time of my life I should be enjoying most. I started overeating about a year after extreme dieting. Im talking 2 apples for a whole school day in year 7!! Im trying to recover from this distorted relationship with my body but it is definitely tough. I still feel controlled by food sometimes and I still get upset if I eat too much, I sometimes hate what I see in the mirror but It will be worth it when I come out of this loving myself and improving my relationship with my body and food. I love this blog xx Your truly such a beautiful person to share a journey with. I will be here to support you, please support me too 🙂 Bucket Loads of love, light and all things bright xx

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 09:59:55 +0000

So thankful for your articles! I just saw you on “The Doctors” today and everything you said really hit home with me so I just had to look you up! I am a 40 year old mother of 3 and a fitness instructor for the last 12 years……I have struggled with poor body image and have had times where I have been so consumed with food and exercise that I can’t think about anything else! About 5 years ago I lost so much weight that I was physically ill….had canker sores all over my mouth, didn’t have a period for 6 years, was throwing up for no reason and even passed out once…..my husband is the only person that truly knows the reason for this because I told everyone else I was having stomach issues and the canker sores made it hard to eat……he has truly been my rock and helped me get better! I have gained 25 pounds since then and I do feel so much better physically…..but mentally it is soooo hard and that is what I loved about hearing you talk on the show! I currently am considering not teaching fitness classes anymore because I don’t feel like I am a good role model because I am not 10 % body fat and don’t have the energy to exercise all day anymore! I know this is crazy and I am not “fat” as I still fall into the “normal” weight for my height……..it is just a constant battle!!!! Hearing you talk today and reading the articles really helped me!!! Just wanted you to know that you putting it all out there has made me think that maybe I should do the same……maybe if some of the women in my classes heard this they would be a little nicer to themselves and enjoy life a little more….instead of letting their whole life be consumed with how they look and what they eat!!!

By: Brittany

Brittany — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 15:57:14 +0000

In reply to Isis Danae Mena. So beautifully said Isis. There were a couple sentences you wrote that made me question whether I was reading your comment or mine. Keep pushing forward, you have all of your freedom, joy and passion to gain - if I can do it, there is no reason why you, Jordan, or anyone else can't do it too. You are never alone and you can do this. (:

By: Celine

Celine — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 00:09:36 +0000

Hi Jordan,
I’ve been following your blog since only very recently – that is, from the day your post on transitioning away from veganism went viral!
I think it’s really brave of you to write down your ‘journal to recovery’ and I’m sure it will help you a great deal.
I myself overcame anorexia when I was younger and I am proof that you CAN move away from an eating disorder.

However, I’ve always struggled with severe IBS-like symptoms which doesn’t help as it’s easy to start feeling scared of whatever food will go through your mouth, wondering if it’s going to make you sick again…
BUT my symptoms have greatly subsided since I started ‘healing my gut’ with the help of a good functional doctor. We have eliminated my allergens/sensitivities and we are working on finding the other triggers (what my body can’t digest for the moment) and healing with supplements.
All of this to say..I wish you all the happiness in the world and to feel better soon, you’re not alone 🙂