Recovering and gaining weight

Irina_Rina_Pan
Irina_Rina_Pan Posts: 36 Member
in Motivation and Support
Hey all,

So I am recovering from an eating disorder and I am currently trying to gain 5 extra kilos to get back to a healthier weight.
I know that I need to gain weight and I am trying to gain it all but it's so difficult for me (mentally). So I was hoping to get some support from MFP users!

Every time I step on the scale and see that I have gained a bit, I feel both happy and disappointed.. Is this normal?
I also can't stop counting calories and feel guilty for every 'unhealthy' thing I eat..

Does anybody have any advice for me on how to find peace with my body and the whole gaining weight situation?

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  • QuietBloom
    QuietBloom Posts: 5,413 Member
    Sweetie, you have a mental illness. We can support you, but not as well as a support team in real life. I know nothing about EDs, but if weighing upsets you, throw the scale away. I know weighing is an obsession, but it's not a healthy one for you right now. The numbers you DO need to focus on, are the calories you need to eat in order to recover.

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