Then

Crazy fad diets. Days barely eating. Diet pills. Laxatives. Binging. 80% water rather than food during a “meal”. Always in a bad mood. Weak and dizzy. Hungry. Obsessive and sad. Stayed in when my friends asked me to go out so I could avoid food or being in social situations. Slept to avoid food. Portions big enough to serve an eight year old. Did days of exercise followed by weeks of no exercise at all.

Now

Eating regularly and whatever I want that’s healthy. I eat in moderation meaning after a week of healthy eating I treat myself to something not so healthy. I don’t punish myself for eating too much or unhealthy, I just get over it and try again next time or tomorrow. Exercising regularly everyday besides Sunday. Able to run 5 straight miles without feeling tired. Able to run up to 8 miles (so far) feeling tired but feeling like I could do more. Top 10 fastest runner on my school’s marathon training program. Training for a marathon in November. Happier and radiant. Positive. Good moods. Wanting to wake up in the morning.