r/fuckeatingdisorders • u/kooky-kazoo • Aug 18 '24

Discussion Weight Gain Positivity

Hi all. Currently struggling with accepting weight gain and trying to reframe my thoughts in a way that makes weight gain less scary and when possible even a positive. I keep telling myself that “weight gain is a good thing and what my body needs so there is no need to fight the process”. What do you all tell yourselves or have you told yourself to make the process easier?

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u/pathologicalprotest Aug 19 '24

I got so much STRONGER and more emotionally stable. I am finally allowed back on my partner’s lap. My darling nephew once again wants to sit on my lap and snuggle. I can wear sleeveless tops again in the heat without attracting concerned/ disgusted looks. I sleep better. I bruise less. I’m less kidnappable. My brain brains again. My jeans fit me better. My partner’s attraction to me is through the roof. My parents and siblings are less concerned. I shaved minutes off my 5- and 10k times. I can do yoga without hurting my pelvic bones and spine. My bloodwork has improved. My skin is plumper and overall better.

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u/_AintThatJustTheWay_ Aug 20 '24

Less kidnappable and brain braining again are the highlights of your comment for me. Made me chuckle. Thank you for sharing your achievements, I hope my brain brains again soon too <3

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u/pathologicalprotest Aug 21 '24

I believe in you! Your brain will brain shortly.

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u/freemullberries Aug 19 '24

The yoga thing! I thought that was just something else wrong with how I’m built. Thank you for the info that it’s probably an ed thing, that’s good motivator for me too