Expert: Meg - 4/15/2008

Question
i have been in recovery from anorexia for about 2 weeks i am trying really hard to get better for myself and my son i started eating very healthy alot of home made stuff and re introducing i.e try to avoid canned and proccessed foods. I do pilaties to keep my mind and body strong and to focus on building muscle and strength back. The only thing i dont know what to do with is at night i want to eat goodies and i dont know if i should give in to those cravings i have wanted to eat mint chocolate for the past week now and i have been avoiding it what should i do?

Answer
Hi Jessica,

Thanks for your question and I'm glad that you're working so hard on recovery.  

Before I go any further, I'm wondering if you are doing this all by yourself.  While it is definitely possible to recover on your own, its a lot more difficult.  I'm going to give you some links below that have information (some free) and support that may be of help to you:

http://fishyvb.something-fishy.org/

(this is a really great online support board, and a great first step).

http://www.anad.org/10501/84843.html?*session*id*key*=*session*id*val*

(free support groups)

http://www.joannapoppink.com/

http://www.edrecovery.com/

Now, onto your question...I think that its fine to eat the foods that you're craving right now, although its also important as you begin to work towards eating normally to eat a healthy diet.  So, goodies are fine but also make sure that you're getting all of the vitamins, minerals, protein, etc that your body needs to get healthy again.

I hope this helped and please feel free to write again if there is anything more I can help with.

Best,
Meg