I was obese for nearly twenty years, and experienced heart disease, hypertension, pre-diabetes, organic depression, achy joints, lower back pain, “brain fog,” and loss of energy from chronic malnutrition.
Due to being chubby, I was put on my first, nutrient restrictive diet at age six by well-meaning, but totally misguided adults, and gradually developed severe anorexia that required hospitalization by age 17. Eventually I ballooned to over 230 lbs., and attempted almost every diet imaginable on the market, only to end up in the vicious cycle of yo-yo dieting that led to psychological and physiological deprivation and binge eating disorder.
I also have a child with type I diabetes, and managing the disease has required extensive oversight, and a couple of hospitalizations due to complications.
Back in 2002, I read Eat to Live for the first time, but put it away, because I incorrectly assumed that a lifestyle of eating mostly high nutrient, plant based food was totally impossible to achieve in our culture.
After a few years of mounting medical bills, including a heart catheterization, and various other medical incidents, I made the decision to get my health back, and committed to the nutritarian way of eating on July 10, 2008.
Ten months after starting the journey to get my health back, the majority of 100 lbs was shed, and today, a year later, I no longer have heart disease, pre-diabetes, hypertension, achy joints, lower back pain, organic depression, brain fog, or chronic lethargy. You can read more on EmilyBoller.com.
My body is well nourished, my complexion is clear, my hair is soft and shiny, and most importantly, because my body is completely satisfied from eating nutrient dense foods, the intense cravings that compelled me to eat high fat, processed foods are completely gone. I have literally been set free from all food addictions and eating disorders that controlled my every waking moment for long as I can remember.
I am not an expert on nutrition and health; that is Dr. Fuhrman’s area of expertise. Nor am I an expert in the blog world; that is Gerry Pugliese’s area of expertise.
I am a former food addict that understands the utter despair and all-consuming pain and confusion of eating disorders. I understand a broken heart from loss of personhood and dignity due to anorexia, yo-yo dieting, and obesity. I understand what it means to be so discouraged and hopeless that the desire to live fades, and I understand the sorrow of watching a child suffer from chronic illness.
Most importantly, I understand what it feels like to be completely free from toxic food addiction through embracing the nutritarian lifestyle while living in this processed food culture, and it is my sincerest desire to inspire and encourage those who want to live in that same freedom.
I also totally understand that my topics and style of writing may not be of interest to some, and I encourage those readers to skip to other authors that best fit their tastes and preferences. However, for those who would benefit from my writings, I invite you to comment under my posts so that we can dialogue about your struggles, or the successes you have achieved as a result of embracing the nutritarian lifestyle so that others may benefit also.
I count it a privilege and honor to inspire and encourage you in your journey of getting your health back, and staying healthy!
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