Recovering from Anorexia! I'm scared of getting fat!
shoppinggirl101
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Hi! I'm currently recovering from anorexia as the title says. I'm a female, 5'5, bmi is 14.5, and i'm 87 pounds.i really want to betall, at least 5'9. i am growing, about a 1/4 of an inch every 2-4 weeks, but i think if i weren't underweight, i'd be growing more! i also have a super fast metabolism. I'm maintaining my weight at 3000 calories. I'm just so sick of having this disorder, but i am soooooooooooo scared of getting fat. Before anorexia, i had been a healthy weight, but not skinny, yet not fat at 102 pounds. i just don't want to go back to that girl ever again! The lowest weight to be healthy at my height is 95 pounds, but my mom thinks i should maintain 98 pounds. I'm also doing kung fu 3 times a week, walking the track 1-3 times at school 5 days a week, jump rope for 15 minutes everyday, walking a lot everyday, etc. I was doing even more exercise when i was going through anorexia! I guess what i'm trying to say is, can someone give me motivation and support? I'm really struggling here. thank you!
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You're still growing? How old are you?0
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how's your diet like? since i cant view your diary. is it a healthy 3000 calories?
if you're trying to gain weight.. i would say try to cut your cardio to a minimal (because it wouldn't help you much if you're trying to gain weight) and do lift weights more.0 -
Go get advice from a Doctor and then get into therapy to help get rid of your poor self-image. You're too young (young enough to still be growing) to be damaging your body this severely.0
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I'm pretty certain this is a troll... but for anyone who might actually have the problem of Anorexia...
You might consider a vegan or vegetarian diet. I think that people who have this problem might feel fat because of the food they eat. One of my friends in High School was anorexic... When I offered her that advise she actually took it. Now she is a very healthy, very happy vegan.
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Go get advice from a Doctor and then get into therapy to help get rid of your poor self-image. You're too young (young enough to still be growing) to be damaging your body this severely.
I agree. This is why I ask how old you are :ohwell:0 -
I have been in your shoes! I know what you are feeling as far as being scared of getting fat. Let me tell you this - if you are exercising and eating within your calorie goal for your GOAL weight, you will not get fat. Be sure to include minor strength/ resistance training in your regime so you build MUSCLE not just put on the weight. as you feel steadier, healthier, increase the resistance/ weights - you will NOT bulk up, promise. When you eat, make your calories count - lean proteins, veggies, healthy fats (avocados and nuts were my saving grace and I still enjoy them). I will tell you, I did not gain my weight from recovering from my anorexia - I got pregnant with twins shortly after recovery and ended up on bedrest the whole time because my body wasn't able to handle the extra tax it put on my system. I gained my weight because I had to eat a certain amount but I wasn't able to do resistance exercises or any other exercise.
Work with a nutritionist if you find it too difficult to do on your own. I have health issues I firmly believe came from the damage I did to my body being anorexic. Reaching out for help is the first step, often the hardest step. I still struggle with the anorexic mindset from time to time and at this point probably will for life BUT I am determined to stay on track and get healthier each day. YOU CAN DO IT.0 -
Seeking professional treatment is advisable, especially at your current weight. Refeeding can be a very serious issue and you want to have someone looking after you during this time.
That said, I'm glad you are working on getting better. It's a huge step forward to post what you did.
I agree that cutting down on the cardio but perhaps adding strength training,( something that won't tax your heart as hard) would probably be good. Something to help keep your strength up. And try to eat as healthily as you can.
Are you able to find help at this time? You mentioned your mother - is she supporting you through your recovery?0 -
You need professional help. 102 is not fat for 5'5".0
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Embrace your inner fat person. Look at the great painters, Botticelli's Venus rising from the sea, the Greek statues of Venus, Rubens, the impressionists and see what beautiful women really look like. Throw out all the fashion magazines and focus on these new models again.
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I currently have a nutritionist and have been going to her sine the end of may. she has helped me a lot and honestly, i think without her i would have been near dead.0
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I currently have a nutritionist and have been going to her sine the end of may. she has helped me a lot and honestly, i think without her i would have been near dead.
Awesome! That's a huge, huge piece of dedication to your health. I am really happy to hear that!0 -
I am eating healthy calories. heres a typical day for me:
breakfast:
1 fage 2% greek yogurt
1 cup of granola
1 cup of 1% milk
snack:
1 kashi dark mocha almond bar
1 carrot (not a baby carrot)
lunch:
1 turkey sandwich- 2 slices of whole grain bread, 4 slices of natural turkey, 1 slice of baby swiss cheese, lettuce
about 15 sunchips
1 carrot
snack:
2:30-4:30
1 quest bar
about 15 wheat thins
4:30-6:30
1/4 of a cup of hummus with vegetables
dinner:
1 cup of barilla pasta with 1 teaspoon of olive oil
1-2 cups of vegetables
1 multigrain roll with 1 teaspoon of olive oil butter
snack:
1 kind bar
1 complete protein tortilla
1 carrot0 -
My mother actually stopped me from going under 85 pounds! Thats the lowest i ever got too. Thank you for the sweet feedback. I am seeing a nutritionist, and have been seeing her since june. i will continue to go to her untill i recover.i just feellike i am going to wake up fat sometimes! The last time i checkedmy weight, which was about a week ago, i went up 2 pounds. That made me think i could slack off on my calories. Well, anyway thank you again!0
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In what strange reality could 95Ibs ever be considered healthy for someone of 5'5?
Also, if you are under 18, you are not supposed to be on this site to begin with.0 -
In what strange reality could 95Ibs ever be considered healthy for someone of 5'5?
Also, if you are under 18, you are not supposed to be on this site to begin with.
It's a troll looking for validation.0 -
awww, you're so nice. thank you so much for the feedback! I'm glad you got your health back in that crisis!0
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In what strange reality could 95Ibs ever be considered healthy for someone of 5'5?
Also, if you are under 18, you are not supposed to be on this site to begin with.
Her profile says 22 yo.
The strange reality of that would be "Anorexia". In which in the subject line she says she's recovering from.
Support goes a long way. Let's all be nice to each other please.
To the OP: This is wonderful to hear. I almost lost a very close childhood friend to anorexia and so it's a sensitive topic for me. I've seen first hand how debilitating it can be. I am very PROUD of you and your accomplishments to eat things that will help you gain weight, and that you are seeing a nutritionist.0 -
In what strange reality could 95Ibs ever be considered healthy for someone of 5'5?
Also, if you are under 18, you are not supposed to be on this site to begin with.
Her profile says 22 yo.
The strange reality of that would be "Anorexia". In which in the subject line she says she's recovering from.
Support goes a long way. Let's all be nice to each other please.
To the OP: This is wonderful to hear. I almost lost a very close childhood friend to anorexia and so it's a sensitive topic for me. I've seen first hand how debilitating it can be. I am very PROUD of you and your accomplishments to eat things that will help you gain weight, and that you are seeing a nutritionist.
She also said she is still growing - not aware of any 22 year olds (or any female past menarche) who grow at a rate of 1/4" every few weeks.0 -
Don't think of it as 'getting fat'. That will only backfire and cause you to go back to being anorexic. Think of it as Getting Healthy. Take notice of what you eat and your exercises. Food is not your enemy, it is the backbone to a good workout. No food means no energy to exercise.0
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A quick BMI calculation indicates that at 5'5, the lowest you can go before being underweight is 111 lb, and even that's pushing it, so no idea where 95 is coming from.0
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This thread is still going??????:huh: :noway:
Unbelievable.:yawn:0 -
You never want to be "that girl" at 5'5'' and 102lbs?? I'm 5'6'' and 107lbs, and I'm on this site to put on weight. 95, 98lbs is unhealhty, it really is. You're not fat if you pass that 100lbs mark, promise:) Take a break from the exercise focus, and put that energy toward body image rehabilitation. Best of luck op!0
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Go to your nutritionist and doctor. They can give you the personal support you need.
Although your profile here says 22yrs old, I suspect you are at least 4 years younger.0 -
Hi! I'm currently recovering from anorexia as the title says. I'm a female, 5'5, bmi is 14.5, and i'm 87 pounds.i really want to betall, at least 5'9. i am growing, about a 1/4 of an inch every 2-4 weeks, but i think if i weren't underweight, i'd be growing more! i also have a super fast metabolism. I'm maintaining my weight at 3000 calories. I'm just so sick of having this disorder, but i am soooooooooooo scared of getting fat. Before anorexia, i had been a healthy weight, but not skinny, yet not fat at 102 pounds. i just don't want to go back to that girl ever again! The lowest weight to be healthy at my height is 95 pounds, but my mom thinks i should maintain 98 pounds. I'm also doing kung fu 3 times a week, walking the track 1-3 times at school 5 days a week, jump rope for 15 minutes everyday, walking a lot everyday, etc. I was doing even more exercise when i was going through anorexia! I guess what i'm trying to say is, can someone give me motivation and support? I'm really struggling here. thank you!
102 is still underweight for 5'5. I'm 5'2 and I'd be underweight at 102. I am happy you are working on getting healthy, but please seek professional consoling and see a nutritionist to know what you should eat and weigh.0 -
Just gain slowly0
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In what strange reality could 95Ibs ever be considered healthy for someone of 5'5?
Also, if you are under 18, you are not supposed to be on this site to begin with.
Her profile says 22 yo.
The strange reality of that would be "Anorexia". In which in the subject line she says she's recovering from.
Support goes a long way. Let's all be nice to each other please.
To the OP: This is wonderful to hear. I almost lost a very close childhood friend to anorexia and so it's a sensitive topic for me. I've seen first hand how debilitating it can be. I am very PROUD of you and your accomplishments to eat things that will help you gain weight, and that you are seeing a nutritionist.
My dear, I had anorexia myself, and know all the tricks in the book, and most likely know a damn site more than you do about the illness since I almost died from it. Having anorexia does not mean you lack the common sense to know what a minimum healthy weight is. And also, you clearly missed the point where she said she is still growing. Oh dear. There is support, and then there is validation for unhealthy patterns of thinking.0 -
OP, the only way 95 lbs can be close to a healthy weight for a 5'5 female is to be a very young teenager. A healthy minimum weight for a young teen at that height would still be closer to 105 than 95. For an adult at 5'5, we're talking more like 119 and up, give or take a few pounds. But a few pounds, not 24 lbs.
Please see a doctor for this and get some referrals for some help with this in addition to your nutritionist.0 -
Your far from ever being fat! Don't worry, a lot of guys like a little something to grab on to0
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Is this thread a joke?
OP not old enough to be here.
Even if you have suffered an eating disorder, it is important to not give advice out. Some of the superstitions and 'help' offered here is extremely harmful. I know you may think you're being kind, but please refrain from interfering and refer this person back to the doctor.0 -
OP's account is deactivated. Not sure why people "bumped" this back up and still responding.0
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