Gaining weight after being anorexic?

Disclaimer: I'm not a doctor and can't speak for anything but random stuff I've read on the internet and my own very limited experience. You SHOULD probably talk to a doctor about this stuff and take everything I say with the understanding that I have no professional knowledge to back it up.

You may successfully put on muscle weight but it depends very, very much on how much you eat and whether you're getting enough protein. Diet is 80% of weight gain/loss. You can exercise all you want, but if you aren't both eating enough to off-set calories burned and provide your body with the building blocks for all those fine muscles you should be growing. So basically:

1) Exercise, but eat enough to both regain the calories you've lost and to help build your body back up to health (and firm curves!). Maybe start small by just eating more so you get into the habit of giving your body what it needs before adding exercise?
2) Try and make sure you're eating lots of protein to help your body rebuild.

If you're looking tired, then you can probably improve the condition of your skin and hair by eating healthy fats like olive oil, nuts, and 'fatty' fish like salmon or tuna, and by drinking lots of water. Try carrying around a reusable water bottle! Good luck!

Springfield1970 wrote: »

OP eating disorders are usually symptoms of being unable to regulate emotions through no fault of your own. You're entitled to get help, and that means reaching out to a professional. It's very solvable and the sooner you do it the easier your future will be. It is very common, but the food part of things is only part of the solution.
Bear in mind though, that once you start eating more, your brain chemistry will change and you will perceive yourself in a more favourable light. It gets better but only if you get the right help.

OP this is the only thing that needs to be said. An ED is not something we can deal with on this forum. Good luck to you in finding your way to a healthy life.