Mystery solved

I have solved the 'Great Bloating Mystery'. Okay, so it's the laxatives! Yeah, I know right? Seems there's such a thing as 'rebound oedema', which usually kicks in shortly after giving up laxatives. I started swelling up about a week after I started my new healthy regimen. How did I make the link, you ask?

Well, I was soooo good for three weeks; the weight started dropping and I was improving. Then Bart returned home from NZ and filled the house with all his contraband - foods that I love, but are bad for me.

I started picking at the biscuits etc (eating disorders are like drinking problems; temptation is a killer) and what did I do? Yup, I panicked and purchased some more laxatives to purge myself. But then 'Good Judi' kicked in; I felt guilty, and threw them out. And again, one week later, my body started to swell. THAT'S when I made the connection! Brilliant huh? So it seems my weakness led to a discovery, and now that I know what will happen next time, I am even more determined to learn new habits.

I am back on my programme; still walking/jogging an hour each day, and sticking to proteins and veg/salads. I have eight more kilo's to go before I am where I would like to be, (still a bit of bloating to lose) but my attitude is changed. The guilt is gone. I appreciate my health, and will not abuse it again.

I will keep blogging as the days go by - I am excited now about my future without an eating disorder!!

With love,
Judi x