Tag Archives: Gratitude

Appreciating my body

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Csilla

Last night, I watched videos of my West Coast Swing dancing from this past weekend and my body image definitely improved when I saw how well I am now able to move my new, fuller body. Yes, I am larger … Continue reading →

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Prioritizing my needs = awesome!

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Csilla

This last weekend, I attended Swing’n New Years Dance Camp in Palm Springs and had a fantastic time–one of the best times I have had at a dance event in awhile. There were multiple key ingredients that made this weekend … Continue reading →

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Mixed responses

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Csilla

I have been doing really well recently with recovery, except that I came down with a little bit of a cold (complete with nausea) the last couple of days that has severely decreased my appetite and made it more difficult … Continue reading →

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Second Chances

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Csilla

The program I attended to treat my eating disorder runs a group called after care for former patients to support each other under the guidance of a therapist. Some months ago, I had a really difficult time going to after … Continue reading →

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Cookie Decorating Party

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Csilla

Last night, Ben and I went to a cookie decorating party, and I actually enjoyed eating cookies and other snacks at the party. When I was deep in my disorder, I had such a strong aversive reaction to cookies, especially … Continue reading →

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Honesty in Treatment

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Csilla

When I went to visit my younger sisters in San Francisco more than a week ago, I weighed myself the first day I arrived there. The bathroom had a scale in it, and I had not prepared myself for avoiding … Continue reading →

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Dancing Transformation

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Csilla

I went to visit my sisters in San Francisco and Berkeley this weekend, which also coincided with my favorite Argentine tango event, the San Francisco Tango Marathon (SFTM). I like that tango marathons do not have any classes; instead, pure … Continue reading →

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Improved Immunity

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Csilla

Before I entered treatment, I was catching colds as often as once a month. The frequency of my illnesses was in part due to all the time I used to spend with my nephews, who were bringing home colds from … Continue reading →

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Complex Emotions at Tango Weekend

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Csilla

I am sore! My body aches all over from participating in the West Coast Tango Marathon this weekend, which is the first time since entering treatment that I have been allowed to dance to my heart’s content. I have mixed … Continue reading →

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Inspiring others

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Csilla

My journey to recovery is one of the most “selfish” things I have every done. From the start, the process has been all about me and my need to get over my food and emotion issues. It has felt amazing … Continue reading →

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