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Hi,
I am 19 years old and have been diagnosed with anorexia. I am being seen at a hospital as an out patient but am very confused. I was told that i need to gain weight or risk having to go into hospital. The therapist whose seeing me said that there is no nutritionist available who specializes in eating disorders. He is to see me once a week to monitor my weight but basically i have to increase my intake. He gave me a few tips, and said we need to aim to gain at least a pound a week, but i feel all confused. I have no idea what I'm supposed to eat, how many calories i need to intake to achieve this. I have to aim to gain at least 2 and a half stone. I wondered if i could have some advise on how to increase my calories. Maybe an idea of a simple meal plan. I really want to get better but i feel like I've been left in the deep end.
It's not unusual to find a shortage of e.d. counselors, but for anyone to admit it is refreshing (which indicates the counselor you have is very good).
And yes, I do have a healthy eating plan you can follow, although I'm not a big fan of allowing numbers into our lives as we recover from anorexia. It's a matter of eating the right things in the right amounts and living our lives for something other than a weight or a size.
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Just add snacks throughout the day of dried fruit and nuts plus 'milk shakes' (I use soy milk w/about 5 ice cubes in it + a banana or cup of other fruit, blended until smooth).
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Reverend Abbott
Expertise
I have lived it and survived it. I know every excuse, reason, thought, feeling and rationalization - and I'm going to be very honest in my advice.
Experience
I've lost (& gained)HUNDREDS of lbs over a lifetime, more than 30 years of "professional dieting". Presently a counselor for sufferers of eating disorders, a nutritional advisor and spiritual counselor (Reverend,doctor); I've been on every diet there is and used the most bizarre weight loss products you can imagine. I am FORMERLY obese, anorexic (several times), bulimic MOST of the time - and maintaining size 4, with no gimmicks, devices, programs, pills or supplements.
I currently investigate the diet industry on behalf of consumers who do not need to be ripped off while struggling to be healthy. I WILL expose them all and I WON'T be intimidated, bullied or bought. My advice is for cost-free options. I have nothing whatsoever to gain from my recommendation(s). I make no money from my website and I sell, promote, endorse NO diet/health products, programs or devices. You'll also never see me on the receiving end of a hidden camera report...but you can be assured, I won't quit until I've exposed those who are out to take advantage of you.
It's a matter of choices. We need to stop complicating things.
Degrees & Certifications:
I'm an ordained minister (Reverend, doctor) spiritual/living/behavior counselor.
I have a medical education and management background (with college). Through early 90's (until retirement) Who's Who Of American Women; Who's Who On the East Coast; Who's Who Among Emerging American Leaders; Who's Who Of Intellectuals - all for "outstanding performance in (my) field".
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While active (through the 1980's), included in Who's Who Of American Women; Who's Who On the East Coast; Who's Who Among Emerging American Leaders; Who's Who Of Intellectuals - all for "outstanding performance in (my) field".
Education/Credentials
Ordained Minister; phlebotomist; medical information researcher for court cases
Awards and Honors
Doctorate of Divinity
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