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Overeating in ED recovery.. is this normal ):

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  • VeganEquestrian
    VeganEquestrian Posts: 59 Member
    When I first started recovering from ana I binged on so many 'fatty' foods. Your body will try to eat as much of high cal foods as it can for a while in case of another 'famine'. It's totally normal. Once you are eating again for a while your body will realize it and stop.
    Try to prepare wholesome high calorie meals and it you want dessert after that, go for it!
  • mactaffy84
    mactaffy84 Posts: 398 Member
    I hope things get better for you soon.
  • blue__hydrangea
    blue__hydrangea Posts: 12
    Yes, it is normal. It will be like this for A WHILE, so the best thing to do is try not to let it freak you out and just go with it. I realize that's easier said than done though. I am recovered from an ED and during recovery I "binged" on 6000 - 8000 calories a day, mostly consisting of poptarts and chocolate. I went from a BMI of 11 to a BMI of 28. It was needed to for me to heal, both my brain & my body. Today I maintain a BMI of 19 - 20 and have no desire to eat like that. I couldn't even attempt to eat more than 3000 a day, nor do I have any urge to, because I am well fed and have no recent history of malnourishment. I eat three well portioned meals a day, everyday, and a snack or two (and yes I still eat "unhealthy" food).

    These websites may help you:
    http://www.youreatopia.com/forums
    uzilu.com
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