I’m an author, speaker, counselor and coach, specializing in eating disorder recovery, emotional management, self-image & success, health & fitness, and relationships.
These days, I’m living the life of my dreams–but it wasn’t always that way! A few years ago, I was curled up on my parents couch, trembling: I had just gotten out of an unhealthy relationship that I now refer to as my “Dark Era”, and I felt so messed up inside that I wasn’t sure I would ever feel like a real person again. I had given up on life and love, and to top it all off, I was also trying to recover from an eating disorder.
Still, there always remained a flicker of faith deep inside of me. I believed that as long as I just trusted in both God and myself, I could turn my whole life around.
I was right to believe. With a little bit of time and a whole lot of learning, I am now in the best shape of my life. I’m married to the love of my life and doing work that I love. My eating disorder recovery book, to be published in early 2013, is filled with tried-and-true techniques, expert advice from professionals in the field, and real people in recovery from across the United States and beyond.
No matter what you’re dealing with now, I’m living proof that anyone can come back from anything. Come along with me, and learn how you can achieve the life of your dreams, too!
Keep in touch, and keep it real!
Justine
I don’t know that I can come back. I’ve given up on exercise. I don’t know anymore if my past eating issues caused the underweight or the legitimate digestive issues i have (as evident by my horrid bowels). I’m lost. And worse..have begun horrific binging at night…that is terrible to deal with because I’m not exercising…Completely out of shape, underweight, but zero energy, but mostly just all back to depression and digestion. I can’t get it together. I’m so ashamed and have lost self-control.
Please just know that as long as you believe you can get better, you will. The big thing is finding yourself some support. Do you have someone in your life whom you trust and that you can talk to about it? I would encourage you to go to a medical doctor for a physical and also to see a nutritionist and a professional counselor. These are the first big steps. Beyond that, try to find some activities that are healthy and that you enjoy, so you can focus your mind on those instead of old behaviors. It’s important that you really dig deep inside of yourself to find those things that really matter to you. The eating behaviors take a backseat once you start filling your life with what’s really important. When you feel like binging, go do something positive. But of course, nutritional rehabilitation is the first big thing–it’s pretty hard to focus when your brain and body is not getting the proper nutrition. Also be mindful of the people you’re surrounding with, and what you’re reading and watching on a daily basis–a healthy mindset will only come if you’re avoiding those negative influences too.
Please stay in touch and don’t give up hope. God bless!
Hey Justine! Looks like you’ve got a really great website going on here! I look forward to reading more. I also (just) published a book on my experiences with an eating disorder. I hope you’ll check it out if you have time
~Laura http://www.laurasusanneyochelson.com
Thanks so much, Laura! I can’t wait to find out more about your book!
Thank you Justine
Please let me know if you have any questions!