Anorexia in Recovery

Hannahtoomey

Hi all,

I'm in recovery from AN and am now using MFP as a way to monitor my intake - I am not doing this so much for myself, but more to keep accountable. Anyhoo.... if anyone else is doing the same, fancy a chat?

Please no PRO-ED. Need to keep myself safe.

elfin168

Hi Hannah. Good for you I find MFP a really useful tool to keep track of my eating and help me maintain a healthy diet moving forward.

ellie117

Welcome to MFP! This app is a great tool to help you stay accountable. Be honest with your logging, and might I suggest giving yourself a little reward like new clothes, shoes, makeup, or just a self high-five for every day/week/month you hit your calorie goals? Little rewards may help you to stay motivated to ensure you are eating your calorie needs.

LyndaBSS

Good luck with your recovery. 🧡

gemiller87

Sorry for the ignorance but what does pro-ed stand for? Out of curiosity I even ran it by google and couldn't figure it out?

ceiswyn

gemiller87 wrote: »

Sorry for the ignorance but what does pro-ed stand for? Out of curiosity I even ran it by google and couldn't figure it out?

Pro-Eating Disorder.

There are web sites out there that encourage anorexic behaviours. The OP very sensibly does not want to go anywhere near those!

gemiller87

ceiswyn wrote: »

gemiller87 wrote: »

Sorry for the ignorance but what does pro-ed stand for? Out of curiosity I even ran it by google and couldn't figure it out?

Pro-Eating Disorder.

There are web sites out there that encourage anorexic behaviours. The OP very sensibly does not want to go anywhere near those!

Ahh that makes sense and I totally don't blame OP, it's a great decision to stay away from propaganda like that! Everything on google said "pro-education" and I knew that didn't make sense!

sammidelvecchio

I am in recovery for an ED as well. I tried to do it by myself, and couldn't so I've been in therapy since April. For the first time in my life, I am losing weight in a healthy way. Every day, every minute is hard but just know that you can get better and recover.

So, so, so many hugs

katermari

I am also in recovery,
YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!

robertw486

Hannahtoomey wrote: »

Hi all,

I'm in recovery from AN and am now using MFP as a way to monitor my intake - I am not doing this so much for myself, but more to keep accountable. Anyhoo.... if anyone else is doing the same, fancy a chat?

Please no PRO-ED. Need to keep myself safe.

Just so you are aware, they aren't tolerant of any PRO-ED type stuff here on MFP. The focus is on healthy and sustainable changes. And I'm glad to see that you are making those changes.

There were a couple posts a while back about starting a group for eating disorders, but I'm not sure if anyone ever started one. I'll see if I can find a link to figure out if there is still interest.

Luke_rabbit

Hannahtoomey wrote: »

Hi all,

I'm in recovery from AN and am now using MFP as a way to monitor my intake - I am not doing this so much for myself, but more to keep accountable. Anyhoo.... if anyone else is doing the same, fancy a chat?

Please no PRO-ED. Need to keep myself safe.

Your post makes me happy. It's so wonderful to see someone in recovery who is making smart decisions to care for themselves. Kudos!

I've never had an ED, but I have poor hunger/appetite signals (also thirst). MFP is a great way for me to be sure that I eat the right amount and get decent nutrition.

I don't know if I would be a good MFP friend for you because I am currently in the middle of slowly losing a little weight so I eat 1200-1400 calories. (I'm only 5'3" and older.). By spring I will be in maintenance, so my calories will be an estimated 1400-1600.

So many hugs and good wishes for you.

staticsplit

I'm in recovery/about as recovered as I'm going to get. I don't log at the moment and pop in and out, though I might for a day here and there just to keep things in check. I usually eat more than 2000 calories. But for me, logging every day was still too tied to being freaked out about food. Took about six months but not I don't need it as much anymore.

MelanieCN77

robertw486 wrote: »

Hannahtoomey wrote: »

Hi all,

I'm in recovery from AN and am now using MFP as a way to monitor my intake - I am not doing this so much for myself, but more to keep accountable. Anyhoo.... if anyone else is doing the same, fancy a chat?

Please no PRO-ED. Need to keep myself safe.

Just so you are aware, they aren't tolerant of any PRO-ED type stuff here on MFP. The focus is on healthy and sustainable changes. And I'm glad to see that you are making those changes.

There were a couple posts a while back about starting a group for eating disorders, but I'm not sure if anyone ever started one. I'll see if I can find a link to figure out if there is still interest.

They don't moderate direct messages though, so it bears saying.