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How long dies it take the metabolism to recover from an ed. Even with a strict, clean diet and rigrous weight training and cardio i still cannot lose bodyfat. I want to get into bodybuiding.
It varies greatly case to case. The whole process takes between 3 months and one year. How long has it been for you? Another possibility is you may have damaged your metabolism. An easy way to find out is by taking your temperature. If it's low, you may have damaged your metabolism.
This website had a lot of useful information on how to repair a damaged metabolism:
http://www.healthexpertsadvice.com/how-to-repair-damaged-metabolism.html
Hope this helps,
Melissa
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Melissa
Expertise
I battled anorexia and bulimia for 6 years. I am not a doctor, but I learned a lot about the mental, emotional, and physical aspects of having an eating disorder and how scary it is to feel like you are alone in your illness. You are not alone. I can answer questions based on my experience with anything relating to anorexia and/or bulimia. I can provide information on treatment options, some specific treatment centers, resources that may help you find a treatment center, and my opinion on all of the above. I was a patient at a few outpatient and inpatient programs so I am happy to answer questions about those experiences. I am not affiliated with any of the resources I may provide. It’s strictly my opinion based on my experiences. I can NOT answer medical questions. I will NOT answer questions on how to become anorexic or bulimic or how to lose weight in an unhealthy matter.
Experience
I have recovered from a six year struggle with both anorexia and bulimia. I hope my experiences and the time I spent in and out of treatment will encourage others to never give up. I never thought I would or could recover because I couldn’t picture myself ever having a normal relationship with food. Since then, I have grown and learned that I can overcome what I once thought was impossible. Hold on to the idea that recovery is attainable!
Education/Credentials
I am attending college for an unrelated degree.
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