Okay, so these rules also involve stuff for school to make sure that I keep straight A’s. These are just for me and no one else so I really don’t need to be getting angry messages about how I’m such a terrible person for being “pro-ana” (clearly I am not). 

Eating

eat one meal per day

only eat between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm (8:00-18:00)

allow 2 snacks per day

must be healthy

must fit within palm of hand

cannot be eaten in same time frame (i.e. if you’ve already had a snack before your actual meal, then the second sack must wait until after that meal) 

fast at least 16hrs per day 

must remain between 500 and 1000 calories per day. any less and you won’t be able to focus in school and any more means you’re just gonna keep getting fat

must drink at least 2 L per day

if tracking water based on drinking a total water bottle, that is drinking at least 3 whole bottles per day (bottle holds 700mL).

eating should be approached as a chore; it is of least importance on your list of things to do each day

don’t eat unless in front of other people (this will keep them from questioning your eating habits and will keep you from binging)

absolutely no binging!

if you do feel a binge coming on, drink 1 full water bottle before you allow yourself to indulge

if you absolutely have to binge, chew and spit is acceptable, but must increase fast afterwards by at least 30min-1hr for each food “eaten”

always have vegetables with dinner. vegetables are more important to get in with dinner than fruit as fruit is easier to eat as a snack 

only drink water, coffee, or tea

coffee and tea do not count towards your water intake for the day (while they do in reality, I’m only tracking plain water) 

no added sugar to coffee or tea

take at least 30 min to eat a full meal (20 if its soup) 

before even touching food, drink some water

drink water in between bites

chew each bite as many times as possible, aim for the food being liquid when you swallow it

always eat with utensils (yes even for pizza, maybe not for a burger)

when doing so, cut up all food before eating it into bite sizes, this will make you realize how much food is actually on your plate

try to stay away from gum, it will make your brain think you’re eating and in some cases, can make your stomach hurt more if you haven’t eaten

if you actually need to freshen your breath and can’t sneak off to brush your teeth, yeah then have a piece of gum or even a mint

always aim to be the last one eating where ever you are

make a list of all foods you eventually don’t want to eat again, gradually work your way through that list crossing off foods and not eating them until you’ve done that for each one (it doesn’t matter how long it takes to do this, so long as you do it) 

Habits

go to bed no later than 11:30 each night and wake up no later than 7:00 eat morning 

stretch every morning and night

studying should take precedence over anything else

must finish at least 1 full subject’s worth of studying/work each day before taking a break or going out/eating with friends

make a habit of going into office hours for each professor/subject at least once per week

embody that “perfect girl”

she studies and gets perfect grades, will probably go on to Harvard or Stanford for grad school

is always nice to people: “Manners never go out of style” 

doesn’t gossip

is always supportive of other people

doesn’t stoop down to pettiness and/or passive aggressiveness (no matter how tempting) 

when out at parties, won’t get plastered and be that embarrassing drunk. she’s above needing to get drunk and/or high to have a good time with her friends

always keeps her space neat

is involved in some kind of sport with her school 

strives to be the best at everything she does

her best competition is herself 

is always on top of her schoolwork

doesn’t chase boys (I always think about that interview with Cher: “men are like dessert, they’re not necessary but they certainly are nice to have in your life”)

read ahead in the textbooks for each subject 

if there isn’t a required textbook for a class (and if you can afford it) buy one that is approved through the school and use that to study along with your lecture notes

always complete work early

whenever there is a mess, clean it! (this is also a great way to avoid eating. tell yourself that you can’t eat util your space is clear, your laundry is done, your clothes put away, etc…)

don’t stay in your room to study, go the the library or go a nearby cafe. a change of scene is good to keep you focused

the money you save from not buying food should either be put towards school or towards keeping yourself looking nice (ex: i am able to put aside about $50 per month to get my nails done and leave a good tip too) 

always look presentable (even if you’re having a bad day, a little make up can actually really help. and now that you’re skinny and your skin has cleared up, you don’t need nearly as much makeup as before)

don’t complain or whine to others when you have a problem. assess the issue and fix it yourself or privately approach someone to help you if needed. not everything has to be a show/production. 

don’t be that girl that needs constant reassurance or attention. not only will it make you feel crappy when people don’t buy into it but it will also isolate you because people don’t want to be around someone who is always asking for reassurance