AboutMeg Expertise I am recovinging from about nine years with my eating disorder and while I am not a psychologist, I`ve accumulated a good deal of knowlege about eating disorders as well as my own experience over this time. I`ve mainly struggled with anorexia, but have definitely had times where I have engaged in bulimic behaviors as well. I also struggle with over exercising, but am about to be certified as a personal trainer and have learned moderation as well as how to treat my body well so it can perform at it`s best. I promise to give an honest answer to anything asked, and I want to say that while it is a long, scary road---it is possible to get free of this and it is so important to keep on taking little steps and knowing that you are not alone.
Experience Sufferer for nine plus years. Also, my Mom has strugged with this issue- as have others in her side of the family.
I am 23 years old and have been struggling with eating disorders since my 16 when I had anorexia. When I was 18 I started eating 1200 calories a day and got better, didn`t gain muc weight and everything was doing fine. In 2 years time, I started gaining weight from nothing (I was eating the same way, very healthy). So, I decided to eat less in order to lose weight. Even more with the time. I ended up eating just 600 calories for 11 months last year (I was 116 lbs) until now, April 9th when I decided be healthy. I searched on the net and found out that I was in starvation mode. I started eating 1400 calories per day, 4-5 meals a day, 30 minutes walking per day and lifting weights for 15 minutes on my arm every 2 days. Today, 24th of may (43 days after) I am 8 lbs more then when I started my recovery, my clothes dont fit anymore and I am really sad... Please, I just would like some advice, do you think I am doing right? If not, what I am doing wrong? It is taking so long to stop losing weight, I am really sad...
Some information: I am 5'4'' 124 lbs , 23 years old, small frame
Thank you very much for your time.
Yours sincerely,
Anne.
Answer Hi Anne,
Thanks for your question and I hope that I can be of some help. I'm sorry that you're feeling so sad about your weight right now and hope that tomorrow is a better day for you.
First off, its great that you realized that eating 600 calories was not good for you (even if it was because it wasn't help you lose weight) and that you have taken some steps and made some healthier choices for yourself.
I agree that your body would definitely be in starvation mode with only 600 calories and its possible that you still might not be eating enough so your body thinks that its starving. However, it sounds like you have taken healthy steps to get your metabolism back on track and I think that you're doing all of the right things but your body is just getting caught up right now. Remember, you were anorexic for 2 years and have only been eating again for a month and a half. It really can take some time for your body to start working normally again and if you're concerned, you can always go to your doctor to get checked out. But, I think that you're on the right track and would suggest that you keep taking healthy steps and know that they will pay off eventually.
Hope this helps and please feel free to write again if there is anything else that I can help with.
