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Came across this little gem tonight (from exactly 3 years ago) 🙀 & I wanted to share with you guys!

Not that I was ever really overweight, but it bothers me when people downplay other people’s progress and say things like, “yeah well you were never fat.” or “yeah well you didn’t have an eating disorder.” or something along those lines, as if that person who worked hard for what they achieved isn’t worthy of it because it wasn’t as “hard” as someone else’s struggle. Everyone’s progress is equally as meaningful because it’s unique to them!! True, I never had a lot of weight to lose, but the difference between those two pictures is way more than just the number on the scale. In fact, I weighed 100lbs on the left, and I currently weigh 112lbs. 🤗🤔

I remember not having a damn CLUE about fitness or anything involving weightlifting. Ironically, I started my journey with running (lol you all know how much I hate running). I educated myself on anything and everything I could - especially nutrition, and I set goals for myself. Over the last three years, I truly feel like I have transformed so much both physically and mentally. While my journey isn’t comparable to someone who’s lost 100lbs, or recovering from bulimia.. that’s one thing I’ve learned throughout this whole process: your journey is no one’s but your own. Try not to compare yourself to others, and be proud of what you have accomplished.

Ok so inspired by this post by the beautiful Natasha, here’s a list of some certified fitnes professionals on tumblr:

just-yasmeen (me:)) - Certified Personal Trainer with Weight Management Specialization, also about to be certified as a Health Coach. 

imgonnamakeachange: Natasha is a Personal Trainer and has her own business, and she’s a fitness nutrition specialist. 

fitnika: Nika - Personal Trainer.

swoleginger: Katie - Personal Trainer.

thereisfreedomwaitingforyou: Kayla - Personal Trainer.

classylifts: Personal trainer.

em-poweredwellness: Emma - Personal Trainer and Yoga Instructor.

bikini-bootcamp: Molly - Personal Trainer.

lets-do-thisss: Kim - Personal Trainer. 

bulky4summer: Sarah - Personal Trainer.

h-co3: Steph - Personal Trainer.

vivalaadarienne: Darienne - Personal Trainer.

When you have a fitness question, please consider asking somebody on this list. We work hard to earn our certificates and we want to help. Please please please don’t just get meal plans from random people on tumblr who don’t really know what they are talking about. 

getfitnotslim: Nutrition certified.

kickmyassintofitness: Personal Trainer, mobility specialist, and Pilates instructor.

lovehealthlift: Rae - Personal Trainer.

adr0itness: Personal Trainer.

superwhitegirlwheysted: Personal Trainer.

ferocityshedanced: Yoga Instructor and Pilates Apprentice Teacher.

spin-and-spirulina: Melody - Nutritionist.

First, know your binge. What caused it? How could you have better handled it? What alternatives are there to bingeing? What KIND of binge was it?

Subjective vs. Objective Binges

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Brain Over Binge: How I Stopped Acting on Urges

Alternatives to Bingeing

10 Strategies for Overcoming Binge Eating

Advantage/Disadvantage Chart for Unhealthy Behaviors Printout

Now if you is you DO binge… because it does happen from time to time in recovery… here are 20 reasons not to hate yourself after a binge [x].

And here are some other posts that may help you after a binge:

Binge Recovery

How to Recovery from A Food Binge: 10 Steps to Feel Better

The opportunity to workout is everywhere, even in your bathroom. Turn your morning routine into your next exercise session. 

- Unknown (via thelovenotebook)