I started this episode by sharing a random story about needing to get a pedicure because my feet were looking rough from going barefoot often. However, I kept making excuses for weeks about why I couldn't go get the pedicure done. I realised this is exactly what we do with our eating disorders - we constantly make excuses to avoid recovery and stay stuck in the disorder. 

I then went through many of the common excuses people give for not recovering, while explaining why these excuses don't really hold up. Some included saying you have a slow metabolism so need less food, thinking you'll just get bigger forever if you eat, being afraid you'll only want junk food, thinking you're too fat or not sick enough to recover, and worrying about digestive issues from reintroducing foods.

I empathised that recovery is extremely difficult, but emphasised that everyone is capable of it and can get to a better life, even if professionals have told them otherwise. I shared that while my body did sustain some damage from years of restriction, recovering was still 100% worth it for the freedom, presence and joy I've regained in my life.  

In closing, I invited listeners to become more aware of the excuses they tell themselves, and ask whether making that excuse is really taking them towards or away from the person they want to become. I encouraged asking if the decisions they're making are ones they can truly be proud of. Recovery is possible, and I believe in each person's ability to overcome their excuses and move forward.

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