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Comment	Thanks very much for your reply. It was very much appreciated. Just one thing I'd like to ask, how much walking is okay or normal to be doing? I only walk because I think it give me a flat stomach?Do you have any advice on this?I'm having a difficult time eating and exercising in order to keep my stomach flat and at the same time gain weight.I'm caught in a catch 22 situation.I am attending a counsellor and I'm slowly seeing how flawed my thinking is.I have deep rooted self esteem issues in that I hate myself.I think my obsession with my stomach is to do with feeling good about myself.I want to look nice so people will like me but also I know that people like you for your personality and not your looks an dthose who don't are not worth being around.But I'm still having a terrible time trying to let this obession go.Any advice regards walking or anything else would be very much appreciated. Thank you so much. Michelle jbhayes@indigo.ie



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I am recovering from about nine years with my eating disorder and while I am not a psychologist, I`ve accumulated a good deal of knowledge about eating disorders as well as my own experience over this time. I`ve mainly struggled with anorexia, but have definitely had times where I have engaged in bulimic behaviors as well. I also struggle with over exercising, but am about to be certified as a personal trainer and have learned moderation as well as how to treat my body well so it can perform at it`s best. I promise to give an honest answer to anything asked, and I want to say that while it is a long, scary road---it is possible to get free of this and it is so important to keep on taking little steps and knowing that you are not alone.

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Sufferer for nine plus years. Also, my Mom has struggled with this issue- as have others in her side of the family.

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My degree is not in psychology, I have simply lived with and overcome an eating disorder.

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