Recovering from Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating or any form of eating disorder is not a linear journey, but there is always hope, and these Quotes About Eating Disorders are here to show you that. Whether these sayings are for yourself, or a loved one, read through to feel uplifted, supported, and validated, and know that recovery is possible.
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1. “No two eating disorders are the same. No two individuals are the same. No two paths to recovery are the same. But everyone’s strength to reach recovery IS the same.” – Brittany Burgunder
2. “The good news, however, is that also contrary to popular belief, full and lasting recovery from an eating disorder is possible.” – Unknown
3. “Binge eating is another eating disorder that people really don’t realize is a problem.” – Demi Lovato
4. “For me, the bulimia was about stuffing my emotions. So I stopped suppressing my feelings.” – Cheryl James
5. “In a world full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming.” – Helen Keller
6. “My worst days in recovery are better than the best days in relapse.” – Unknown
7. “Choose every day to forgive yourself. You are human, and most of all, worthy of love.” – Allison Malee
8. “I’m recovering from anorexia nervosa, and I am learning to heal, love and accept myself fully.” – Unknown
9. “Recovery is a challenge, but it’s not as difficult as continuing to live the wrath of an eating disorder.” – Unknown
10. “In order to love who you are, you cannot hate the experiences that shaped you.” – Uknown
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11. “My only choice was to fight my way out, even if I didn’t think I would make it.” – Laurie Halse Anderson
12. “Focus on progress not perfection.” – Bill Phillips
13. “Imagine if we obsessed about the things we love about ourselves.” – Unknown
14. “Know this, you can’t start over each morning.” – Unknown
15. “I wish I could tell every young girl with an eating disorder, or who has harmed herself in any way, that she’s worthy of life and that her life has meaning. You can overcome and get through anything.” – Demi Lovato
16. “Don’t let your mind bully your body into believing it must carry the burden of its worries.” – Unknown
17. “If you talked to your friends the way you talk to your body, you’d have no friends at all.” – Unknown
18. “Recovery is remembering who you are and using your strength to become all that you were meant to be.” – Unknown
19. “In all the years I’ve been a therapist, I’ve yet to meet one girl who likes her body.” – Mary Pipher
20. “There is no magic cure, no making it all go away forever. There are only small steps upward; an easier day, an unexpected laugh, a mirror that doesn’t matter anymore.” – Unknown
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21. “Your body is precious. It is our vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care.” – Unknown
22. “You don’t have to be ready to recover, you only need to be willing.” – Unknown
23. “Binge on life. Purge negativity. Starve guilty feelings.” – Unknown
24. “Just because something is familiar, doesn’t mean it’s safe. And just because something feels safe, doesn’t mean it’s good for you.” – Brittany Burgunder
25. “If we are ready to tear down the walls that confine us, break the cage that imprisons us, we will discover what our wings are for.” – Michael Meegan
26. “Don’t let the fear of relapsing keep you from recovering.” – Unknown
27. “The size of my waist has nothing to do with my worth.” – Unknown
28. “I don’t think of all the misery, but of the beauty that still remains.” – Anne Frank
29. “Be kind to everyone, including yourself.” – Unknown
30. “You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” – Buddha
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31. “Beauty is about being comfortable in your own skin. It’s about knowing and accepting who you are.” – Unknown
32. “Feeling guilty for eating when you’re hungry is like feeling guilty for breathing when your lungs need oxygen. We’ve literally been taught to be ashamed of our basic human needs. Refuse to feel shame. You are allowed to eat.” – Unknown
33. “To lose confidence in one’s body is to lose confidence in oneself.” – Unknown
34. “Self-love, self-respect, self-worth….there is a reason they all start with ‘self.’ You cannot find them in anyone else.” – Unknown
35. “It doesn´t take self-motivation to get thin, but instead self-hate. Nothing good ever comes from hate.”
36. “In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety.” – Abraham Maslow
37. “I can’t think of any better representation of beauty than someone who is unafraid to be herself.” – Unknown
38. “Repeat this after me” I do not have to do this alone.” – Unknown
39. “Love yourself unconditionally, just as you love those closest to you despite their faults.” – Les Brown
40. “If only our eyes saw souls instead of bodies, how very different our ideals of beauty would be.” – Unknown
Holly Jaskolka is a certified Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) practitioner, yoga instructor, and an impassioned advocate for holistic well-being. Fueled by her love for animals and wanderlust, Holly leads a plant-based lifestyle that she complements with immersive travel experiences. When she’s not jet-setting to uncover the world’s hidden gems, she’s empowering individuals to heal emotionally, particularly those grappling with the aftermath of breakups. Connect with Holly on LinkedIn.
