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[antiqrule1]

I'm 27 years old. I'm too old to become an anorexic. But I don't know what to do. I've gained so much weight. I look terrible in all these pictures. Yoga isn't helping, for some reason.

I guess, focus on small portions and less carbohydrates and more greens. I'm going to try and eat more spicy food and greens with every meal.

Rules

1. Stop eating when feeling full--save the rest
2. No white carbs, especially (no potatoes or corn chips)
3. Limit portions of high calorie foods--think half an avocado, rather than two in one sitting, or tiny portion of pasta dish as a taster
4. Eat a Mediterranean diet--fish, oil, olives, fresh cheese, wine, hummus, avocado, tomatoes, lots of greens, lots of vegetables
5. Stop drinking beer; opt for wine, but not too much of it
6. Coffee and tea are fine
7. REDUCE STRESS
8. Small portions of fruit are good for snacks/dessert
9. Eat when hungry, but eat sitting down and not watching anything
10. Eat seafood a couple times a week--learn how to make mussels
11. Drink a lot of water

Workout

1. Yoga 5x a week
2. 15-min strength training 4x a week
3. Running 1x a week --can be switched out with a yoga day

After scrutinizing my diet, I'm guessing I've been having a lot of beer, a good amount of potatoes and corn, and too much food (in general). My stress has also been out of control and affecting my self esteem. I've stopped caring what I look like in New York because I just never get hit on. I guess it really is time to leave here. I should try to be as physically active as possible. It feels like a lot, but 15lbs can be lost in a couple of months. I think I'll be okay and feeling good in not too long, especially if I start now. These are all habits, and I'm going to teach myself to taste things, rather than go crazy with them. I'm going to learn to eat balanced, something I wish I had been taught when I was a kid. I want to ask for support from my father, but I'm afraid of making this a communal affair. Maybe I'll just let them know what I'm doing and be strong in doing my own thing, as I always have. They tend to jump on board, anyway. God, I am going to miss everyone here, but I'm just ready to go to Boulder and relax, to start my vacation.