# @amberunz on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Cyy3LXBObAX
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/9501297-amberunz-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2023-10-24T20:20:35.000+00:00

## Caption

it’s crazy to think that something called an “eating disorder” can actually have nothing to do with food itself. it’s a mental disorder rooted in something so much deeper.
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I’ve recently really started to work on challenging myself in recovery. it’s so easy to get in a comfortable spot in recovery where you kinda stop making progress…. almost like a “recovery plateau.”
i feel like i was in that for a while, then took a few steps back, and now making many steps forward.
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i’ve been eating foods that my childhood self used to LOVE and foods i told myself were off limits. it’s made me realize how much EDs can truly be rooted in control. when i challenge foods, or i eat foods that are not considered “safe,” then it tells me i have lost control, i am a failure, going to gain weight, get slow, and lose progress. THIS 👏 IS 👏 NOT 👏 TRUE👏. one thing i once heard was that if the ED says it….it’s probably a lie. and that’s the truth. 
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so here’s your reminder today that ALL FOODS FIT and challenge yourself no matter how uncomfortable it may be❤️💛 i’ve had a rough day today after being in a high stress state and then challenging myself with a food fear. my ed was searching for control through food, but i didn’t give it that. 
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what’s hard in the moment is only temporary, and you WILL get through what you are facing….stronger than ever. that little ed voice in your head is lying🫶🏼
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#foryoupage #fyp #runnergirl #life #inspiration #freespirit #growth 
#runnerthings #run #bepositive #runner #running #beach  #ed #mentalhealth #athletesmentalhealth

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runnerthings, growth, ed, bepositive, fyp, mentalhealth, athletesmentalhealth, runner, freespirit, life, running, beach, foryoupage, run, runnergirl, inspiration

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