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I know that it is standard treatment to remove scales. However, when people are in early recovery their anxiety about gaining weigh too quickly causes them to continue to restrict. By utilizing the scale while in therapy they are able to see that they are not going to gain rapidly and can attempt to eat more reasonably. I…
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oops spell check, meant, weight not your wait:)
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I am a psychologist and work with patients with eating disorders. Often in recovery people become hypermetabolic, which means you would need 4000-5000 calories to maintain. your wait. It sounds inconceivable but I have seen it so many times. Just remember, the scale can be your friend. Listen to your hunger cues. Eat the…
