Hey,
I’m Emma, I’m 22, and I have an Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified. It pretty much means I don’t fit a certain category of Eating Disorders but have episodes of Binge Eating and Compulsive Overeating.
I’ve spent my life trying to lose weight, succeeding and failing on so many occasions that I am officially a yo-yo dieter. I’m on a mission to ditch the diets and attempt to boost my body image by convincing myself that maybe I’m not too bad, just as I am, Bridget-Jones-style.
There are a lot of women, and men, out there who have crash-dieted, cried at their own reflection and felt like they needed to change their weight in order to be accepted. Trust me, I’ve been there. And I’m a tad sick of it. So I’m tracking my attempts at convincing myself that curvy women can be healthy and happy with a little junk in their trunk, and also to educate people about the lesser publicised over-eating disorders.
Feel free to contact me at doesmybumlookbiginthis@live.co.uk.
Emma
i am pleased to be following your blog, emma! x
Aw thanks Nicole, i hope you find my blog as interesting as i find yours!
hey, I like your blog, ill be reading along, i hope that is okay.
I have been dx’ed with anorexia but I am also struggling with binge eating and that has pre-dated the anorexia dx. (also i think labels fail..and that all ED’s are just the the same kind of personal hell…it is all the same thinking and the actions usually mimic eachother also..it is society that needs a firm damn label)
I really admire people who commit to these positive, recovery orientated blogs and i wish you success on your recovery journey…there is a lot to be said of a positive attitude being the first step.
sorry for whittering on, anyway. i’ll be reading
take care
alexishere
Thank you, i’m happy to have you as a reader !:) I agree, all ED’s are the same underneath it all; they’re all based on food issues and body image so I hope you can find your way of recovering too
xx
There is a mental health for 2012 pledge ongoing and I have nominated you as someone who should pledge too because you have wonderful input into this initiative:
http://ninhydrin.wordpress.com/2012/01/16/mental-health-awareness/
Aww thank you Helena!
xx
I hear you! I’ve struggled with weight my whole life. Yes, I’m outside of my BMI range by 5-10lbs at any given time. But, did doctors ever think that maybe that’s the way I’m supposed to be?
It’s been torture hearing people call me fat my whole life. But, for me, the weight just didn’t come off. No matter what I did short of starving myself. (That wasn’t on purpose. I sunk into a deep depression and didn’t eat for an entire week.)
But no more. Thanks Emma. You have made me like I’m not in this alone and there’s nothing wrong with a little cushion!
People, including Doctors, can be so judgemental sometimes, it makes me furious. I’ve been trying to see a dietician through the doctor but because i’m not underweight they deem my case not important enough, even though there are PLENTY of problems with being obese that people in the media love to keep telling us.
i think if you feel comfortable and healthy then 5 or 10 pounds isn’t going to make much of a difference! Like you said nothing wrong with a little cushion! Haha
xx
@LunaSunshine My doctor told me being over the BMI range for my height could be my ‘natural’ weight. (I love my therapist – he’s an ED specialist).
And Emma, love the blog! Will be following
Your doctor sounds very realistic and smart!
xx
Hi Emma!
I recently started reading your blog, and it is very interesting. I am currently in recovery from anorexia and I write about it on my blog.
You are a beautiful young woman, both inside and out!
Take care!
Angela
Thank you Angela
I hope your blog aids your recovery, i’ll be checking it out as soon as i post this reply 
xx
“So I’m tracking my attempts at convincing myself that curvy women can be healthy and happy with a little junk in their trunk, and also to educate people about the lesser publicised over-eating disorders.”
AWESOME! Good for you! Thanks for sharing your story with us!
Thank you
xx
Hi there!
I’ve just found your great blog! I’m in Bristol too
Looking forward to reading more of your blog x
Ooh you live in Bristol? It’s funny how people blog from all over the world and you never really expect anyone to live near you
thank you, i’ll be checking out your blog too 
xx
Hi,
just started following your blog and thought I’d say hi! I too have struggled with my weight all my life and I am currently also learning to love and accept myself as I am. Its great to read about other people’s experiences! Good luck, I shall be reading along! xx
Thank you, i hope you’ll find it helpful
xx
I just started following. I’ve struggled with an eating disorder for years as well. I know how tumultuous it is. I think you’re so brave for lending your voice to the many who suffer with EDNOS, BED and COE, you know, the “not REAAAAL” eating disorders.
All the best to you
Oh thank you very much, i laughed at the “‘not REAAAAL’ eating disorders” part, it definitely seems that they aren’t real sometimes when no one has ever heard of them
xx
YoU are adorable. Love yourself where you are. Just focus on being healthy!!
Thank you! I’m working on it
xx
Hi, this is a side note but i couldn’t find your email…what’s it like having your own website? i am looking at going that route and really know nothing about it…could you share some of your infinite wisdom?
My email is doesmybumlookbiginthis@live.co.uk – but i’ll email you
I got an upgrade, so although i have my own domain (the .org) i’m still with wordpress 
xx
okay great thank you, that’s what i am wanting!
Another Tag! Enjoy! http://asthependulumswings.wordpress.com/2012/06/29/another-round-of-tag/
Sorry, i only just realised this was here! I shall clickety click in a bit
Thank you xx
You got nominated for lovely and versatile awards. Check my post
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http://thewordstheraptureleft.wordpress.com/2012/07/12/nominations/
x.
Ooh thank you! I am honoured
xx
So thankful I found your blog. Such an inspiration. Thank you.
Hi, I just found your blog and it looks great
(so does your hair colour I have the same colour at the moment lol!)
I am currently in recovery from an, bn and bid.
I have subscribed, and look forward to reading more xx