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Thank you everyone for the supportive answers! True, I already know the answer deep down but need reassurance/confirmation that it isn't weak to go back but strong, because indeed mental health is just as important as physical health.

I regret staying in a relationship which wasn't making me happy because I was scared to break up Also, I regret the few too many gin tonics I drank this weekend

I understand your recommendation of laxatives, and I've also never had explosive problems or anything. It really makes me feel better and I am sad that it is not something that I can use as a medicine daily, so I do restrain myself from using it because I know it's harmful.

I agree that laxatives aren't healthy. However, I can feel very ill due to my bowel problems. Sometimes, I cannot go to the toilet for so long that I almost vomit because my food cannot pass anymore. Laxatives aren't healthy but they do make me feel better in the end. I'm soon going to a dietitian so this is not a…

I'm very happy you added that, I myself used to have anorexia and would often skim through forums. Thanks!

Hi guys, it's next Sunday as in the 22nd. So I have 3 full days. Thanks for all the tips! Yes, I will use a laxative. I have IBD which means that sometimes I can't go for a few days... Indeed, this is really intended for just a quick fix for a morning photoshoot. I would never use this for a longer period as this is…

Thanks guys! I started my day today with a large bowl of oatmeal and then crackers for a snack so my lowcarb will start as of now ;)

Sorry for the unclarity. I have been logging for a period of time. There was a while where I barely maintained 56 kg's on 2300 kcals with 4 workouts a week. Then my weight started to rise and after a vacation it went to 58, but overall, 58 has always been my set point weight. I tried to find a number to maintain now and…

Thanks for the tip! I tend to eat a lot of fruit, not that much pasta/rice/bread. So maybe I'll try that :)

2300 for I think about 6 months. 2100 for about 1 month. My weight has been this high for about 2 months now. And before I actually really weighed between 55.9 and 56.4 every day.

Yes that is what I do now as well!! I munch pretty much all day. So fruits and vegg during the day along with plain crackers, light salads and a very light dinner. It can be a struggle but happy this works (for you as well :))!

Name: Laura Age: 23 Height: 170 cm Total Weight lost: - (gained 13 kg's after anorexia) Time it took to lose: - (gained this weight in about 2 years) How long in maintenance: 1 year Maintenance weight range: 56 - 58 kg's Average weight recorded from 2017 (12months): 56 Average weight recorded from January: 56 Average…

In the early stages of my eating disorder, I found it particularly difficult to explain how I lost weight. I already knew what I was doing wasn't right but I wasn't ready to tell people yet. I wasn't at my lowest weight then and was looking, in other people's eyes, very fit. Now, I'm weight restored. Last week at the…

Counting calories. Still struggling to develop a really 'normal' relationship with food. However, my goal is to eat mindfully and not weigh all my food anymore. I think what would work best for me, would be to slowly stop weighing certain foods. For instance, I used to weigh everything, down to fruit and veggies. Well, I…

That's not true. I used to have anorexia and I experienced starvation mode during this time. I would eat about 1200 calories but run 25 miles a week with a very low weight. At one point, I suddenly started gaining weight. I made no sense to me. Then I upped my calories just enough and I started to lose again. This wasn't a…

Name: Laura Height: 5'7 Total Weight gained: ~24 lbs Time it took to gain: ~10 months How long in maintenance: around 1year, with some "dips and rises" here and there Maintenance weight range: 121 - 128 lbs Average weight recorded from 2017: 123/124 lbs Average weight recorded from December: 128 Average weight recorded…

As a former anorexia 'recoveree', I suggest we stop commenting on this thread. OP, from your responses and questions and my own experience in recovery, this is not the way to find out if your diet is okay. Please contact your treatment team and perhaps they can refer you to a dietician if that would help. A dietician who…

5'7, 125.6 lbs. I workout (on average) 4 times a week. Apart from my workouts, it really varies how active I am during a week, however my large appetite remains the same. MFP calculates my daily need at 2160, but I eat around 2300-2400, because I feel like it really is best for me. I used to have an eating disorder, and…

I try to track everything, but sometimes I don't track something I ate that day at the end of the day, but I do add it in my mind. So if I workout late in the evening and I eat something after that, I can't be bothered to log it as I know how much it will add to my daily total by heart. Also, I'm still a bit confused…

Bloated, depressed, sad, fat, annoyed. I think I should have stayed in bed this morning

"Do what you love." If you love to workout and it's your passion, awesome. If it's not, then no one on their deathbed will ever say "I had such good abs when I was younger". Don't miss out on life when focusing on your goals, stay healthy, stay sane. (*coming from someone who has recovered from anorexia*)

Thanks everyone! I'm pretty new to the 'fitness-scene', I've been very active all my life, but always in sports outside the gym where the duration etc. would be provided by a trainer. But I agree, I still feel sore from a half hour workout on Monday while I hardly ever feel (this) sore after a 1 hour workout. And those…

Right, so now I'm on my 3rd week of no exercise. I have had a pretty rough couple of week "medically wise". Had 2 biopsies because of a tumor in my breast (waiting for the results but 99% sure it's benign), have been tested for Crohn's disease and have been sick with the flu for a couple of days. So no working out of…

My weight actually just dropped to 122 lbs which was quite shocking to me. I haven't worked out in 2 weeks now due to my health (going to see the doctor tomorrow) so maybe it's muscle? I do notice that today I'm verrrry hungry so I'm giving in to it and not paying too much attention to my calories. Apparently my body needs…

Thanks for all the responses! You're totally right, I decides not to workout and follow his advice and take my time to rest. I'm also noticing less of an appetite and yesterday said no to something I did'nt want but enjoyed my dinner and dessert which I did want. Actually I used to have an ED so this was a sort of a wakeup…

Pasta bolognese

Ahh thank you! If anything this is inspiring

Oh god, not 2 hours haha, "just" one hour. But thanks for the feedback!

Thanks for the replies! Really helpful to hear all your experiences! I'll just keep eating and working out as I'm doing now :) And indeed, it probably stems from my previous ED thoughts that I see 2300 as a lot