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cauchemardeuse
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Posted: 21 Jul 2006 09:56 pm |
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I am a recovering anorexic finding it very hard to break away from "safe" foods (i.e. fruit and vegetables only). Any tips? It's so expensive to keep up! Also I know eating normal food again will entail weight gain and I am still very scared. What can I do to ease the transition? Help much appreciated.
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cauchemardeuse
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Posted: 7 Aug 2006 08:17 pm |
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| Please, this is tough. Any help at all, just let me know what I'm going through is normal. It's sending me mad.
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Nir
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Posted: 7 Aug 2006 09:42 pm |
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I will admit to have been hesitent to reply, because I imagine you're hoping to hear from someone who has successfully dealt with your problem. Unfortunately they haven't stepped forward as yet.
Fruits and vegetables are expensive, and all of us are (or should be) striving to eat healthy, so we're all affected by this inconvenience.
As for feeding in those calories gradually, remember that there are degrees. Lettuce is 14 calories per 100g, Apples are 45 calories per 100g, Sweet Potato is 84 calories per 100g, see where I'm going? Legumes are hovering there in the area of 100 calories.
This week I'm counting calories "up" every evening: I know what I've eaten every day, and I make sure I top it up to 1750 before I go to bed. You could try a similiar approach, picking a figure and topping up your calories to it, increasing that figure gradually as your metabolism recovers. Some weight gain is expected, but remember that your own self-image is skewed.
What is your BMI at the moment? What BMI do you think you can live with?
What is your body fat% at the moment? What body fat% do you think you can live with?
The greatest analogous 'roadblock' in my head is that part of me wants to gain more muscle - more 'bulk', visible muscle - but I never think about it when I step on the scales. One day I'll have to, though.
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trimB
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Posted: 8 Aug 2006 05:24 pm |
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I guess many people may be hesitant to respond if they haven't been in a similar situation. But I agree with Nir in that a gradual approach might help both your body and your mind adjust slowly.
It sounds as though you want to incorporate more than just "safe" foods into your diet, so maybe you can just pick one or two things outside of that category to add every week or few days. You can stick with healthy things (legumes, whole grains, lean protein, lean dairy if you want, etc) and be assured that you are only doing good things for your body. So for example, eat a serving of oatmeal every day for a week... until your mind & body feel ok with it. Then add something else. These baby steps will add up over time, if you stick with it.
I hope this helps a bit!
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cauchemardeuse
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Posted: 9 Aug 2006 08:06 am |
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Thank you guys. I didn't mean to sound cross before. I was just so frustrated with myself but I guess everyone can empathise with that! xxxx
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OWF
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Posted: 16 Aug 2006 04:16 am |
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Hang in there!! I was never an anorexic, but.................I suffered from bulimia in high school and it is 13 years later and I am still struggling with my weight. I know how you feel. Congrats on wanting to be healthy again!! 
As for recovery, I agree slowly is best. You will (and probably really SHOULD) gain weight. Your self image is def. skewed. Be careful about weighing yourself, at least for awhile. It can get obsessive. (I had to throw out my scale) Anyway, yogurt is wonderful for your body. Lean meats like chicken is one of my "safe" foods. I also think beans are an excellent source of nourishment, along with peanut butter. You will gain weight as your metabolism adjusts, but remember, you should to be healthy and remember everything in moderation. Once your body and mind recover, you will maintain your healthy weight and be able to eat what you would like until you are satisfied.
Hang in there. This is a long, tough process, but the rewards are worth it and you are worth it!!
 OWF
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spiffychick85
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Posted: 20 Aug 2006 07:44 am |
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| Hi...I am a recovered/recovering anorexic and know exactly how u feel...its hard to get back in a normal eating habit as well as feeling like its ok to eat other foods than just the "safe" foods...for me the hardest part was getting all of the nutrients i needed...i started to take centrum so that I could at least get vitamins in me until i was eating enough during the day...even after a year of trying to eat normal I still barely hit the amount of calories im supposed to eat everyday...I agree that a gradual approach back into other foods is good because if u have shrunk ur stomach stuffing it to fast will make u feel horrible...just take it slow and gradually increase ur fat intake...sorry if this post hasnt been much help...but i have googled other websites that deal strictly with recovering from anorexia and how to gradually increase ur food intake....best of luck to you!
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