After anorexia

Iammaggiehearmeroar
Iammaggiehearmeroar Posts: 9
edited October 3 in Health and Weight Loss
Hey Guys,
So I was anorexic for a while, and for a while, I was so used to eating so little so I have a hard time reaching my calorie goals now. I am now losing weight the healthy way but still, I have a hard time reaching my goal becuase for a while I drilled it in my brain that I should eat less. Any tips to reach my goal of 1,200 cal?
* I usually go to the gym and burn off 500 cal, so that definently doesn't help, but I really want to go!
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  • maidentl
    maidentl Posts: 3,203 Member
    So, you've magically aged 3 years since your last post?
  • sassylilmama
    sassylilmama Posts: 1,493 Member
    So, you've magically aged 3 years since your last post?

    Wow where was that trick when I was growing up?
  • Pocket_Pixi
    Pocket_Pixi Posts: 1,167 Member
    So, you've magically aged 3 years since your last post?
    This trick would have come in handy when I was younger and wanted to buy beer lol
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    So, you've magically aged 3 years since your last post?
    Wow where was that trick when I was growing up?
    Does it work in reverse?
  • Iammaggiehearmeroar
    Iammaggiehearmeroar Posts: 9
    I'll admit to nothing :wink:
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    Eat real foods. Nothing "diet" or low fat. Whole milk, full-fat cheese, eggs, meat, bread, protein shakes....
  • Gigi_licious
    Gigi_licious Posts: 1,185 Member
    So, you've magically aged 3 years since your last post?

    It's that magic potion. It's called "The lie potion"....Want some?
  • Iammaggiehearmeroar
    Iammaggiehearmeroar Posts: 9
    Be nice! I need some help here!
  • ohraspberries13
    ohraspberries13 Posts: 43
    Snack on things like nuts. High in calories and good for you.
    Or snack on fruits.
    Snacking is just awesome :D

    Of course, these would be along with actual meals.
  • sassylilmama
    sassylilmama Posts: 1,493 Member
    So, you've magically aged 3 years since your last post?
    Wow where was that trick when I was growing up?
    Does it work in reverse?

    Now THAT would be awesome.
  • maidentl
    maidentl Posts: 3,203 Member
    Be nice! I need some help here!

    Yes, you do. And your PARENTS need to get it for you from a licensed professional. This isn't the place.
  • Pocket_Pixi
    Pocket_Pixi Posts: 1,167 Member
    Be nice! I need some help here!
    It was already suggested that you go see professional help. your other thread also had many other suggestions. What more are you looking for honestly?
  • Gigi_licious
    Gigi_licious Posts: 1,185 Member
    Be nice! I need some help here!

    We are not professionals therefore we are not qualified to give advice to minors with ED's. Please seek professional help. Good luck.

    Why do I feel like I said that once already today??? :huh:
  • voluptuous_veggie
    voluptuous_veggie Posts: 476 Member
    Be nice! I need some help here!

    You need to talk to your parents or family doctor. What you are going through is a huge mental struggle, and getting a "diet plan" online is NOT what is going to help you.
  • Laurayinz
    Laurayinz Posts: 930 Member
    Also, I want to be 100,that's how much all my friends weigh
    Oh, puh-LEEZ!
  • Iammaggiehearmeroar
    Iammaggiehearmeroar Posts: 9
    forget it.
  • sassylilmama
    sassylilmama Posts: 1,493 Member
    Be nice! I need some help here!

    We are not professionals therefore we are not qualified to give advice to minors with ED's. Please seek professional help. Good luck.

    Why do I feel like I said that once already today??? :huh:

    deja vu all over again
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    I'll admit to nothing :wink:
    You already did... in your last post, as well as your old signature and profile.
  • runs4zen
    runs4zen Posts: 769 Member
    Why in the world would a girl of 5'4" need to lose weight when she weighs 123 pounds? You don't need to lose weight, you need to lose the bad self image. Time to go back to (or start) therapy. Sorry, but had to put it out there.
  • fbmandy55
    fbmandy55 Posts: 5,263 Member
    Be nice! I need some help here!

    Yes, you do. And your PARENTS need to get it for you from a licensed professional. This isn't the place.
    Agreed. Reading your profile, you should probably begin with a professional and not on here to lose weight.
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    Hey Guys,
    So I was anorexic for a while, and for a while, I was so used to eating so little so I have a hard time reaching my calorie goals now. I am now losing weight the healthy way but still, I have a hard time reaching my goal becuase for a while I drilled it in my brain that I should eat less. Any tips to reach my goal of 1,200 cal?
    * I usually go to the gym and burn off 500 cal, so that definently doesn't help, but I really want to go!
    First... has your weight loss been recommended by a health professional?
  • d2footballJRC
    d2footballJRC Posts: 2,684 Member
    Hey Guys,
    So I was anorexic for a while, and for a while, I was so used to eating so little so I have a hard time reaching my calorie goals now. I am now losing weight the healthy way but still, I have a hard time reaching my goal becuase for a while I drilled it in my brain that I should eat less. Any tips to reach my goal of 1,200 cal?
    * I usually go to the gym and burn off 500 cal, so that definently doesn't help, but I really want to go!

    You should eat high calorie carbs and proteins.
  • cheeksv
    cheeksv Posts: 521 Member
    Try working your way up. Like you said you drilled it into your head to eat less. So eat a little more each week or so. Eat healthy and work on finding the right diet for you and by diet I do not mean dieting just what you should be eating.
  • Gigi_licious
    Gigi_licious Posts: 1,185 Member
    forget it.

    Otay. Buh bye....see ya in an hr when you're magically 21.
  • meggonkgonk
    meggonkgonk Posts: 2,066 Member
    To your question: I would say eat things with fat in them. Nuts and nut butters, oils, meats, cheeses- these things are not hard to find, but may be hard to convince yourself to eat.

    One thing I feel I must say here though: If you've had a past with anorexia, you really should be talking to a doctor about whether it is sensible for you to be trying to lose weight at all and how to adjust and balance your diet/in take. Kudos for working to reach a minimum calorie goal but maybe take a break from intense workouts- switch to walking for a half hour with a friend or family member or doing something otherwise active but not toward the mentality of "burning calories".

    I know 110 is not unreasonable at 5'4", but especially if you can't 100% trust your own perceptions of your weight, it makes a lot of sense to work with a medical professional to come to a place where you can be healthy and happy with yourself.
  • rbryntes
    rbryntes Posts: 710 Member
    I'll admit to nothing :wink:

    Saying you are one age on the internet doesn't change your true age. Please see a professional.
  • MsKekeSoFocused
    MsKekeSoFocused Posts: 383 Member
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    We are not professionals therefore we are not qualified to give advice to minors with ED's. Please seek professional help. Good luck.

    [/quote]

    Agreed!
  • Thomasm198
    Thomasm198 Posts: 3,189 Member
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  • shirleymae19
    shirleymae19 Posts: 9
    Hi there, I had a similiar struggle when I was younger. Take these peoples advice, its not your body that needs help, it is your mind. Dont take their advice and you might end up 2 yr later 40 1b overweight, and you will have wished you took their advice on getting help and learning about healthy body image when you were at a healthy weight instead of overweight. Long term thinking my friend. If you want to make yourself look thinner, healthier etc, work on toning exercises, muscle building exercises, that you GAIn weight, gain muscle. And celebrate that! No one thinks a 100 1b is hot anymore. You want to look good, get toned, who doesnt like a 4 pack abs etc, and strong people DONT worry about being the skinniest lightest person around.
  • Steven
    Steven Posts: 593 MFP Moderator
    Hi Posters,

    Thanks for your reports on this.

    We're committed to giving underage users other resources that are age appropriate, and are working on a system that would present minors with these options when they attempt to log-in, rather than simply denying access with no explanation.

    Until we have that system in place, I'm trying manually to redirect underage users to

    http://www.nutrition.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=11&tax_level=2&tax_subject=390&topic_id=1744&placement_default=0

    and those struggling with ED to

    http://www.anad.org/site/anadweb/


    Please know that we're making note of all underage users we come across, with a goal of offering other options than MFP. And keep those reports coming, they're a major help.

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