Although I look happy in the photo, I was a troubled young woman... I did NOT eat that cake -- and did not eat much at all... Exercising and weighing myself took up my thoughts...I believed when I reached "thinness" I would be happy, and people would like me... I had come to the wrong conclusion-- I thought I was teased because I was fat and if I became thin, then everything would fall into place. I believed when I was perfect -- then, people would love me... Not true, nobody is perfect - ever... it is unattainable... And think about the people you love -- do they have flaws? Yes, but to you they are insignificant to your loving them.... perfectionism and low self-esteem are usually main factors of eating disorders... check out the link for info/help. www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
♥Brenda Beerhorst
A lot of insight into you, today! Thank you for sharing and you look great now, just like you are!
Posted by: Alice | February 28, 2012 at 02:46 PM
Alice, thank you for your comment! I am happy now... and that feels great...
Posted by: bbmarie | February 28, 2012 at 03:39 PM
You know Brenda, every time I see you, I think "She is so gorgeous." Really. That is exactly what I think. Having a disordered relationship with food is so difficult. Glad that you are set free!
Posted by: jennifer | March 02, 2012 at 10:14 AM
Jennifer you are so sweet!
Posted by: bbmarie | March 02, 2012 at 07:28 PM
My daughter is now at your high school and in the 8th grade, running track and cross country. She eats a lot though....she's skinny too.
Brenda, to be frank, as a guy, I was kind of jealous of your athletic success in school. I only wished I could run that well. I did not realize what you were wrestling with. I hope the Mad Mag's helped.
Posted by: A Facebook User | March 13, 2012 at 05:15 PM
I always loved reading your Mad Magazines!!!
Posted by: bbmarie | March 13, 2012 at 07:45 PM