I need something, some sort of supplement ?

[e-rider]

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Can I suggest, respectfully, that people consider using the PM option rather than posting on the thread when the subject matter starts to get personal? It's a fine line between group support and encouragement, and things better said in private.
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+1

 

[Becs]

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Can I suggest, respectfully, that people consider using the PM option rather than posting on the thread, when the subject matter starts to get personal? It's a fine line between group support and encouragement, and things better said in private.
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Many things are, but the message was meant as encouraging and supportive, to Gaz and any one who follows him that may have a similar issue (which if I remember rightly from a previous thread some people on here do). Gaz posts a lot of stuff about his SED, the way he feels about food etc so I didn't think it warranted a PM. I apologise if he feels offended, it was meant with the best intention to someone who asked for advice.

 

[Shaun]

Gaz, have you consulted with your doctor or a nutritionist recently?

You've done an amazing job with the weight loss, but expect that now you are lighter (and faster ... woo hoo) - you need to reevaluated and adjust your balance between diet and exercise.

You need level out now, rather than continue "losing".

This will obviously be complicated by your SED, but a nutritionist will be able to assess what you can and cannot stand to eat, and provide you with a good balanced diet based on the foods you can reasonably enjoy and the amount and schedule of your exercise.

Ironically, weight loss in itself can be addictive, as can exercise - the risk, of course, is that the pattern you have used to lose all your previous weigth, has now become a "must do" personal mantra and the fear of weight gain keeps you blasting away whenever you get on the bike and - conciously or not - affects what you are eating too.

And don't forget - one day off the bike occasionally - a rest day - isn't going to adversely affect your fitness or weight, and may even be benificial by giving your body some time to relax and repair.

You've done a great job so far, and just need to find that balance that keeps you fit and at a reasonable wieght.

Keep us updated.

Cheers,
Shaun

 

[MacB]

Gaz, I'm another follower of your tale and am still in awe of your personal achievements but you really do need to work with professionals to get your work/life/exercise/intake balances sorted. I know that this can be monumentally difficult but, in all seriousness, with what you've already achieved then my money would be on you getting there.

It really does become a mind game but you have the benefit of having recently, and consistently, demonstrated great mental fortitude.

 

[gb155]

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Can I suggest, respectfully, that people consider using the PM option rather than posting on the thread when the subject matter starts to get personal? It's a fine line between group support and encouragement, and things better said in private.
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Sorry, I REALLY have to disagree here.

My "way" has always been to make things out in the open, too many "Taboos" are locked away, hidden from view, IMHO it doesn't help the person suffering (me) but what about all the others out there that are searching for help?

If its all done in PM then there isnt a chance of anyone else finding the "Spark" for recovery.

 

[gb155]

Many things are, but the message was meant as encouraging and supportive, to Gaz and any one who follows him that may have a similar issue (which if I remember rightly from a previous thread some people on here do). Gaz posts a lot of stuff about his SED, the way he feels about food etc so I didn't think it warranted a PM. I apologise if he feels offended, it was meant with the best intention to someone who asked for advice.

I agree mate, glad you didn't PM it, we need to get things like this out in the open, for 27 years My SED has been my "Dirty little secret" that is what fed the fear of it, made it so much bigger than it ever needed to be, now I am trying to break down 27 years of this monsters growth.

 

[Shaun]

Gaz, I admire you wanting to help others, but you've got to get your own balance first.

You are the primary concern for us lot on CC, and we feel it would be best if you got some help to guide you in managing and controlling your own diet.

Eating the wrong balance of food and then belting out miles on the bike to compensate isn't a health way of managing your own weight and fitness, and this is where you need to consult with someone who can guide you around your own eating disorder and your own, specific, physiology.

Bit like seeing a financial consultant for your heart and lungs

As you go through the process of tackling your SED head-on, you can come here and relate to us (as you always have done), and that shared experience is what will count towards helping others.

Look after No.1 as they say ...

Cheers,
Shaun

 

[Becs]

I agree mate, glad you didn't PM it, we need to get things like this out in the open, for 27 years My SED has been my "Dirty little secret" that is what fed the fear of it, made it so much bigger than it ever needed to be, now I am trying to break down 27 years of this monsters growth.

Thanks Gaz, and thanks to Admin for putting my posts back up. I was worried about overstepping the mark as I don't know you personally but I really felt I had to say something, and sometimes it is easier for a stranger to be objective.

I really hope your doctor can help you out and refer you promptly for what he/she feels you need. Best of luck and keep us posted on your progress!

 

[gb155]

Gaz, I admire you wanting to help others, but you've got to get your own balance first.

You are the primary concern for us lot on CC, and we feel it would be best if you got some help to guide you in managing and controlling your own diet.

Eating the wrong balance of food and then belting out miles on the bike to compensate isn't a health way of managing your own weight and fitness, and this is where you need to consult with someone who can guide you around your own eating disorder and your own, specific, physiology.

Bit like seeing a financial consultant for your heart and lungs

As you go through the process of tackling your SED head-on, you can come here and relate to us (as you always have done), and that shared experience is what will count towards helping others.

Look after No.1 as they say ...

Cheers,
Shaun

Thanks Man

The bit bolded is happening , but I am (with help) trying to un-do 27 years of self destructive behaviour, its gonna take time for sure, but by me tacking it like I am, Im pretty sure i'll make head roads into it.

While I know is far from healthy I dont want anyone worrying that I am about to keel over and drop down dead, for 27 years I have been eating like this and while its not "healthy" I have no health issues to worry about these days, that doesn't mean it wont happen down the line of course, nor does it mean I wont hit this head on, but please try not to worry (Tho im touched you care of course)

I hope that has allayed some fears

Now, its Wednesday and I have already done 90 miles, 5000 ft of climbing and dropped a guy in Cofidis kit , so I am gonna kick back and jump in an ice bath

Gaz

 

[Banjo]

Good Luck with tackling SED Gaz . Anyone that can lose as much weight as you have has the bravery and determination to tackle anything.

Dont try and do it all alone though Gaz , you have worked so hard to get to this stage on your own you deserve all the help you can get. Get in to your GP and demand he sets the ball rolling with some profesional advice on how to get things in balance.

 

[gb155]

Good Luck with tackling SED Gaz . Anyone that can lose as much weight as you have has the bravery and determination to tackle anything.

Dont try and do it all alone though Gaz , you have worked so hard to get to this stage on your own you deserve all the help you can get. Get in to your GP and demand he sets the ball rolling with some profesional advice on how to get things in balance.

Thanks Mate

Really appreciate your words

Gaz

 

[zizou]

Backing off a bit and having an easy day* on the bike as well as the rest day will see an improvement. Cycling (or other forms of exercise) for 6 days in a row giving it a big effort each time, it is only natural you will start to feel fatigued after a few days, even if eating a healthy balanced diet.

Working this hard also on the back of a calorie deficit will just be making the fatique worse.


*Dont think of it as slacking though and missing out on a 'proper' day of exercise - it is still an important part of training giving your body time to recover and you could also use it to work on raising cadence or something like that

 

[david k]

whats SED?

 

[gb155]

whats SED?

Selective Eating Disorder

 

[gb155]

Spoke to my Doc yesterday about this (amongst others)

He's someone who himself is pretty overweight (maybe even obese) and has ALWAYS taken a keen interest in my weight loss, when I told him I had SED he couldn't believe it

( as an aside, oh how times change, years gone by the medical profession wasn't aware of SED, Yesterdays conversation was all about what I couldn't eat, since when, why etc etc)

HE said "if you had of told me you could lose 26 stone on Crisp i'd say it wasn't possible, but you have done"

So there you go, there is a 12 Month waiting list for an initial consultation, so I will still try and beat this myself but, now, I have the support and expertise that I need, headed my way and it actually feels good to have asked, as opposed to how I used to feel, dirty etc.