How I Overcame Eating Disorder And Found Myself with Maggie Dong

<p>Connect with fellow survivors and access free resources:<br> https://linktr.ee/lifeisloveschool</p> <p>Do you struggle with food? The holidays can be challenging for people who suffer from an eating disorder, and our guest Maggie Dong can relate to the struggles.</p> <p>At age 16, Maggie’s life spiraled out of control when her mom suddenly passed away, and her father was sent to jail. Left with a younger brother to care for, Maggie coped with this overwhelming stress through controlling food intake and exercise. In her mind, life would be better once she achieved the perfect body.</p> <p>She severely restricted food to lose weight, avoided most social events to hide the disorder, worked out seven days a week, three hours a day, and ate very little. She felt miserable most days, and grief, anger, insecurity, jealousy, and negativity plagued her. ⁣ Her life went from bad to worse when the man she thought was “the one” unceremoniously dumped her.</p> <p>To find a reason to exists, Maggie had to dig deep. In her despair, she asked, “Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going?” Little did she know, these questions will lead her to a discovery that not only helped her end the disorder but give her a brand new lease on life. In two years, her life took a complete 180 turn.⁣ ⁣</p> <p>Physical difference:⁣<br> ——— Physical difference ——— &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>800 calories/day to 2500 calories/day⁣ &nbsp;</li> <li>125lbs to 150lbs⁣ &nbsp;Skinny fat to lean⁣ &nbsp;Did some cardio when I felt motivated to consistently lifting 4-5x a week⁣ &nbsp;</li> <li>Couldn't carry my groceries to lifting some heavy shit⁣ &nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>——— Mental difference ——— &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Insecure to confident⁣ &nbsp;Very introverted to an extroverted introvert that enjoys being around people</li> <li>Jealous of other people's bodies to no longer comparing &amp; loving my body⁣ &nbsp;</li> <li>Negative Nancy to optimistic⁣ &nbsp;</li> <li>Blaming the world for my problems to taking full responsibility for my problems⁣ ⁣</li> <