Anorexic weight loss?

Question

I was anorexic a few months ago, and I got my weight down to 94 pounds (i am 5 feet)..I have recovered from the eating disorder but I've gained back 11 pounds, and I miss my old weight...is it worth it to be anorexic again?

Answer 1

Anorexia is an eating disorder where people starve themselves. Anorexia usually begins in young people around the onset of puberty. Individuals suffering from anorexia have extreme weight loss. Weight loss is usually 15% below the person's normal body weight. People suffering from anorexia are very skinny but are convinced that they are overweight. Weight loss is obtained by many ways. Some of the common techniques used are excessive exercise, intake of laxatives and not eating.

Anorexics have an intense fear of becoming fat. Their dieting habits develop from this fear. Anorexia mainly affects adolescent girls.

People with anorexia continue to think they are overweight even after they become extremely thin, are very ill or near death. Often they will develop strange eating habits such as refusing to eat in front of other people. Sometimes the individuals will prepare big meals for others while refusing to eat any of it.

The disorder is thought to be most common among people of higher socioeconomic classes and people involved in activities where thinness is especially looked upon, such as dancing, theater, and distance running.

A Family Member has an Eating Disorder

If you have a family member that with an Eating Disorder, they need a lot of support. Suggest that your family member see an eating disorder expert. Be prepared for denial, resistance, and even anger. A doctor and/or a counselor can help them battle their eating disorder.

Symptoms of Anorexia?

There are many symptoms for anorexia, some individuals may not experience all of they symptoms. The symptoms include: Body weight that is inconsistent with age, build and height (usually 15% below normal weight).

Some other symptom are:

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Loss of at least 3 consecutive menstrual periods (in women).
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Not wanting or refusing to eat in public.
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Other symptoms are: anxiety, weakness, brittle skin, shortness of breath, obsessiveness about calorie intake

Medical Consequences of anorexia?

There are many medical risks associated with anorexia. They include: shrunken bones, mineral loss, low body temperature, irregular heartbeat, permanent failure of normal growth, development of osteoporosis and bulimia nervosa.

Continued use of laxatives is harmful to the body. It wears out the bowel muscle and causes it to decrease in function. Some laxatives contain harsh substances that may be reabsorbed into your system.

Anorexia and Pregnancy

In order to have a healthy child, the average pregnant woman should gain between 25 and 35 pounds. Telling this to a person with anorexia is like telling a normal person to gain 100 pounds. If you are anorexic, you may have trouble conceiving a baby and carrying it to term. Irregular menstrual cycles and weak bones make it more difficult to conceive. If you are underweight and do not eat the proper variety of foods, you and your baby could be in danger.

Women with eating disorders have higher rates of miscarriages and your baby might be born prematurely which puts them at risk for many medical problems.

All pregnant women should receive proper prenatal care. Those recovering from anorexia or bulimia need special care. You should always take your prenatal vitamins and have regular prenatal visits. You should not exercise unless your doctor says it is okay and it is a good idea to enroll in a prenatal exercise class to be sure you are not overexerting yourself.




Why do Anorexic Eaters seem to lose weight easily? What are they doing differently from the rest of us who are struggling to lose weight? Note: I am NOT suggesting we follow their methods exactly; they are on an unhealthy track. But they ARE generally successful with weight loss and able to easily lose weight.

Anorexic Eaters generally have strong ideas about desirable and undesirable bodies. What we might call "thin" they would call "too fat, gross, ugly." Their desirable body borders on starvation. But it is these strong mental images and clear goals that many Anorexic Eaters have that can be emulated by the rest of us in healthy ways.

Body Goals: Most of us have no clear body goals. What will your body look like when you reach your final weight-loss goal? That is the image you will be finding in Finding Your "Normal-Weight-You" Image. Having a goal for your body's shape and size is crucial to your weight-loss success. Reminder: the very thin goal is basically unhealthy and should be avoided. Pick a normal-size for your goal.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I know how it feels to be sooo desperate to lose weight fast. I can also confirm that making yourself sick is only going to rot your teeth, make you feel like crap and could even damage your heart. And before you go there, laxatives work on the lower part of the colon, after food has been absorbed so they're no good either. I think you need to find someone credible to talk to about this, which isn't the answer you're looking for. The great thing about exercise is that you can retrain your bodys metabolism with it and it will make you feel great. I can also tell you that 90% of the women i know feel fat, even the ones who are super slim. Think positive and take care xxx

Answer 4

hi
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Answer 5

So you were 94 lbs at exactly 5 ft? Well no offense but I wouldn't exactly call that anorexic... I was 72 lbs once at 5"1, and I still wasn't anorexic, so I'd say it's safe to go back to your old weight.

Answer 6

No. There are better ways of keeping to your goal weight without the excesses required by anorexia.

Please have your doctor check you out for hyperinsulinemia - a possible precursor condition for anorexia. If you do check out as a hyperinsulinemic, finding out about it now may save you a lifetime of symptoms (I am obese, 52, diabetic and have other problems that I am fighting, too). Had I known I was hyperinsulinemic and hypoglycemic I would have lived a lot differently, and been much happier now.

Answer 7

no...absolutely not...being anorexic is a personal choice but no matter what you decide remember it's also really dangerous...before you decide either way get online and do a little research on what it does to your body and immune system...or at least talk to your doctor about the consequences...

Answer 8

Anorexia is a mental disorder and is never really cured, simply overcome. If you are having thoughts of loosing weight again I would talk to my DR. because you may be about to relapse to your pre treatment state.

Answer 9

you can re loose the weight, just a healthy way. Also 94 lbs isnt underweight for your height. I eat a healthy diet &im 110 and 5'9.5'' so just stick with healthy food.

Answer 10

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