Parents confronted me...

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xcgirl078
xcgirl078 Posts: 47 Member
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Hi, my name is Becca. I am 5 foot 4 and now weigh about 115 pounds. I wanted to stop losing at 125 pounds, but I just kept going. I started panicking when I was hitting higher calorie counts, so I just kept my settings where they were for losing. So, obviously, I've kept losing. Today, I made the mistake of walking downstairs after running in just a sports bra. BOTH of my parents separately confronted me about how thin I look, that my ribs are showing in my stomach and in my chest, etc.

I know that I should gain weight. This is not where my body functions best, and I eat next to nothing once my exercise calories are logged... but I just FREAK OUT when I eat more than 1200 calories!

Has this happened to anyone else?? How do I get out of this mindset? SO WORRIED.

**PS: when I was this skinny before, I started having seizures due to fat defecits... I am scared of this happening again, but I STILL can't get myself to eat more! :(

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  • riouxha
    riouxha Posts: 995 Member
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    first off, you may want to consider getting help in regards to your anxiety about your weight.
    second, try increasing your calories slowly. Maybe go up 100 cals a day for a week, then 200, etc. until you reach maitenance.
    or consider a high-calorie snack a day and not logging it?
  • mimieon
    mimieon Posts: 182 Member
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    I think it would be wise to get some expert help on this.

    However, maybe it is an idea to really slowly up your calories? For instance like ten a day? You may be able to trick your mind in that way since 10 extra really is nothing compared to yesterday. Maybe it helps to do it so gradually.
  • BlueObsidian
    BlueObsidian Posts: 297 Member
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    I think that you should start by seeking out professional help. Talk to your doctor and a therapist who specializes in eating disorders about this situation. You know that eating too little is terrible for your health and you should find the support you need. I could give you advice about gradually increasing calories and what eating too little will do to you, but I think you know that stuff.

    This happens to lots of people. You are not alone and you can start to develop a healthy attitude towards food. It will take time and support.

    Best of luck to you!

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