Post Anorexic, physically recovered

mollyBirchall

Hi there,

I am currently a healthly 21 year old female, that has now been sucessfully physically recovered from anoreixa for a few months and obtained my pre anorexic weight, being a BMI of 20/1, from my lowest BMI of 13. This discussion really is just for anyone, who is recovered physically, and how, if any, their anoreixa still affects them.

As it stands although i eat my 2000 calories a day, i still am nervous around food where the content is unclear and particually takeaway foods. Before i was anorexic i was able to maintain my weight with little to no exercise on average day with a 3000 calorie diet as measured out by my nutritionist. Having 1000 calories in drinks (sugary brews), 200 in breakfast, 400 at lunch, 1200 calories in dinner, and the rest in snacks/desserts. However now i maintain on a 2000 calorie diet.

I was just wondering how peoples eating patterns have returned over the years, if you ever stop needing to know about calories, if your worry over foods ever leaves and generally return to a life before you became ill. Futhermore, one for the girls, periods... Mine still hasn't appeared i was just wondering on other peoples experiences and time scales on this returning.

Any advice, stories are greatly appreciated.

AsISmile

In case no one answers, try the maintenance and weight gain sub forums.
I know a lot of people with (past) ED's hang out there.

mollyBirchall

thanks for advice posted there too now x