question about annorexia and bulemics

[Temple]

It is becoming clear in recovering eating disordered women that the the fat regain is centralized. The mechanism is not clear, but estrogen doesn't change it. Could have to do with cortisol.

Wouldn't surprise me if some of the metabolic changes were relatively permanent, but they can be changed with proper exercise, hormone therapy if necessary and the right dietary intake.

The message here should be clear. If you don't want the long-term metabolic problems and eventual excess fat regain, don't get into an eating disorder to begin with.

Funny how so many get into eating disorders to get lean and end up fat in the long run. Something to ponder before embarking on that course of action.

W6

W6 I think they are permanent and although diet and training can help I don't think it is ever the way it was before the ED. I am 15 years recovered and losing fat is a never ending battle for me and the amount of lean mass that I have doesn't seem to have a big impact on how easy it is for me to lose it. When you mention hormone therapy and right dietary intake what are you talking about specifically, are the dietary requirements different in this situation?

 

[new@gettinbig]

I think you need to eat more food....Your morning meal needs some PROTEIN!! Dont be afraid to eat protein! It will only help you...I would try to eat 6 meals a day...Keep water intake up...Are you lifting heavy? Dont focus so much on cardio...the weight training is where you will build the lean tissue and this will boost your metabolism...Do not skip meals....it will only slow the metabolism down...I am not an expert on what can happen to your metabolism after a ED...I did the starving thing when I did runway several years ago...now i eat like a horse..if I eat clean..I stay fairly lean...I do little to no cardio unless getting ready for a show...I eat 6-8 oz of meat w/ each meal...also do a carb rotation...hope this helps a little

 

[Debu]

Temp- I'm right there with ya...I dieted and trained along with a gril that was getting ready for a show, we trained together under the same trainer, I am shorter but also stronger. Her body was changing every week, I for one looked flatter and smoother and body weight did not change. But the week after I was done I looked GREAT! but that was only that week I'll never figure myself out!