Im gaining my weight back so fast...
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| Thu, 11-17-2005 - 10:50am |
Hi.. a few weeks ago I decided to take control of my eating disorder (anorexia) and try to recover myself. Im doing fantastic. Im eating so much.. Im still scared of some foods but I really have improved so well. I no longer count calories or measure or anything and I cut out a lot of my excercise ( I used to be obbessed )
but heres the problem.. I've only really been eating for a few weeks.. but all of a sudden Ive gained 4 whole pounds already! (I need to gain about 10 more)
I dont want to gain this fast. Why is this happening? A whole week Ive gained 4 lbs?! Does that mean in about 2-3 I'll be done with my weight gaining?
Should I slow down my eating habits? I dont know if its safe to gain weight this fast..please give me any advice or tips, they'd be so helpful!
Thanks in advance

Hi pinklady3,
I remember your post several weeks back and I am glad you are still nourishing your body. In my opinion 4 lbs, while scary for people like us with EDs, is really not that much to gain in a few weeks. There is also a chance your body is retaining water due to the different foods you might be eating. Weight is really not a good indicator of what is going on with your body because there are so many fluctuations in fluid retention due to hormones, the weather, different foods, illness, etc. A much better gauge is how you feel or how your clothes fit. If you have struggled with an ED for a while it might be hard to really know when you are hungry/full, but I would try to set that as your goal. I think it's great that you are not counting calories and I hope you will continue to just nourish your body when you are hungry and need fuel.
I hope this helps. Please keep us posted on how you are doing.
Love & hugs, Kristina
“It helps to resign as the controller of your fate. All that energy we expend to keep things running right is not what keeps things running right.” ANNE LAMOTT
The opinions I have expressed here are from my own experience and are not intended as medical advice or to take the place of your own physician's advice.
Love & hugs, Kristina
Thank you so much for your reply. Its means a lot to me.
This is really tough sometimes because Im doing this on my own. But Im eating so well and Im really proud of how good Ive done. Is there any advice you could give me on what I should be doing for a safe recovery? If not I understand..but it would really help me out.
Support, support, support...
I think you are an incredibly strong and courageous woman to be doing this on your own. If you had support it would be easier for you. In most if not all recoveries there will be rough times. My desire for you is that you have someone to lean on during that time on top of this board. You will always get support here and a response, but it may not be immediate and when you need it most. It also doesn't compare to a real hug or talking to someone in person.
Ideally I would also recommend seeing a therapist. It just helps to have a professional to talk to. And of course you can read self-help books, do exercises (some self-help books have them), journal, and post here. Those are all things I feel would be helpful or at least they have been to me.
If therapy is not an option I would look into 12-step meetings and getting a sponsor (it's free). You can check for meeting times and locations at www.overeatersanonymous.org (don't let the name scare you), www.eatingdisorderesanonymous.org, and www.celebraterecovery.com.
Post any time you need or want to. We are always here for you and we understand.
Love & hugs, Kristina
“It helps to resign as the controller of your fate. All that energy we expend to keep things running right is not what keeps things running right.” ANNE LAMOTT
The opinions I have expressed here are from my own experience and are not intended as medical advice or to take the place of your own physician's advice.
Love & hugs, Kristina
thank you again I really mean that..
I cant really do anything about finding real professional help.. its out of my reach. I looked up your websites and Im going to use them. Although the anorexia anonymus meetings are not located in my state (I wish they were...) and the overeating.. I dont have that problem.
Thanks again, you truly have helped
Love & hugs, Kristina
“It helps to resign as the controller of your fate. All that energy we expend to keep things running right is not what keeps things running right.” ANNE LAMOTT
The opinions I have expressed here are from my own experience and are not intended as medical advice or to take the place of your own physician's advice.
Love & hugs, Kristina