I am a recovering anorexic. All of a sudden I'm craving junk food like pacakes, ice cream, pizza...?

Question

should I start eating heathier foods or is it okay to eat like this?

Answer 1

its okay to eat those things you deprived yourself for so long. i say enjoy

Answer 2

Your body knows what you need and since when is pancakes, ice cream and pizza junk food?

Home made pancakes are a wonderful source of carbohydrates. Top them with some fruit and a little bit of ice cream and you have a delicious treat.

Home made pizza is a great source of protein and vegetables. Low in fat, it is a great dinner or lunch and wonderfully easy to prepare.

If you are recovering from anorexia, then eating anything is a bonus. Eat what you're craving, but if you are worried about the health benefits, look for healthier alternatives to the high fat, suger laden traditional supplies.

Answer 3

Like most of the other answers given, I must say that it is very important that you eat healthy, balanced meals. This doesn't mean that you can't eat the things you body wants! Having a slice of pizza or a scoop of ice cream every now and then will not make you fat! I love sweets! Chocolate is my passion especially in cakes and cookies! But I limit myself to 1 serving (I mean the amount it says you should eat on the box, bag, or carton) every 2 days or so! That way I don't feel like I am denying my body what it wants. But I am also not overindulging. Don't be afraid of food! You are in control of what you eat! If you choose healthy foods as part of your diet there is nothing wrong with enjoying sweets every now and then! Bon appetit!

Answer 4

As someone who has also recovered from anorexia I will answer this from experience. Try to eat as healthy as possible - but understand you are going to have these cravings go ahead and indulge sometimes, because if you are too restricting you can fall back into anorexic behavior. Just don't allow yourself to be too indulgent or it will turn into a binge, which could bring about bulimia. If you don't have a support center for eating disorders in your area over-eaters anonymous can be helpful in establishing a healthy relationship with food. I know that may sound weird. Your cravings are normal though, I've been there - and I know more people that have as well.

Answer 5

I can give you a tip that you can follow if you dare and understnd it. It¨s about allowing yourself to feel some hunger. Once you feel it ask your body what you really would like to eat -no matter it¨s pizza or whatever it may be. Then relax and eat without judging yourself and eat it all slowly and relaxed, enjoying it. Then you watch yourself till you feel satisfied.

All this loving and freeing yourself.

It¨s one more technique, because remember that food isn¨t drugs or cigarretes that you must leave aside and live without it. Not the same with food and a true freedom.

However I don¨t want to push you to something bad for you. This simple technique worked for me 10 years ago and I recovered from eating disorder completely with no help of therapy or support from people more than a book I read. But you know yourself and you can measure if this will work for you or no.

Love in your healing process. You can do it sweetheart.

Answer 6

Definitely go for moderation. I've always been in good shape, but also have always had a very unhealthy perspective on weight. When I let myself binge, it was always a mental disaster.
The important thing is to follow a healthy eating plan, and to make sure that you are eating things that you feel good about.
Having ice cream every now and then is fine, that won't hurt you. Just make sure you don't eat so much that you start worrying about your weight again; focus on eating healthy foods with the occassional pleasurable indulgence.

Take care! Good luck!

Answer 7

It's really not ok to eat crazy, but it's understandable that you would be craving all the carbs. Feel free to have these things but have them in moderation and not all at once or you anorexic ways may return. There was a reason why you and myself included turned to anorexia, we didn't like the way we looked. If you go crazy with all this junk food, it will eventually show and you will be driven back to your old ways. Just remember moderation and you can have anything. good luck.

Answer 8

ALL I CAN SAY IS EATTT!!
dont eat JUST junk, eat some healthy stuff - fruits and pasta are good
i dont no if u were had a severe eating disorder but eat until you start putting on weight
when you do, start eating healthier, follow the food pyramid and work out LOTSSSS
i no how you feel, ive been there
just watch yourself and don't worry about it

Answer 9

I would suggest that you stick to a healthy diet that consists of foods high in protein and fiber. Also, try to eat small amounts several times a day. This will help to stabilize your blood sugar and help to cut out the cravings for simple carbohydrates. The types of food that you are craving will do little more than leave you feeling hungry and cause your body to store fat. There's nothing wrong with treating yourself to these things, but I would limit it to one "cheat meal" per week. If you are eating good foods, your cravings should be limited. Good luck!!!!!

Answer 10

Do these spammers even read the questions....LMAO!!!!

Anyway, everything in moderation is fine. You may be craving these foods because you denied yourself of them for so long. You don't want to wind up in the other direction. Eat the ice cream, moderately, and the pizza. Along with fruits and veggies. Now you have to pay attention to amounts of food you consume for a different reason, a healthier reason.

Good luck.

Answer 11

Your body is naturally trying to make up for it's losses, basically. You should still try to eat moderately healthy, but you should not allow yourself to harbor fear of pizza. You can eat this stuff, but drink some juice with your pancakes. Have a cookie or 2 after a healthy dinner. Your physical body craves not only nutrients, but also calories that it needs to have a source of 'liquid' energy. Try to have a good smoothie for breakfast instead of 1/2 a piece of celery or a whole stack of pancakes. Just moderate and use your brain.