ok so me and my boyfriend broke up like 3 or 4 days ago i'v only been eating like 1 meal a day everything just taste nasty. I dont want to go back to being anerxioc so how do i like start eating back to normal again.
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Health & Fitness category? Maybe give some free advice about: Health? 4evaurs_21 answered Tuesday April 11 2006, 3:42 pm: Ok, I can understand that this is a hard time for you, but think about it... you're harming yourself more than anything. You need to start eating. Don't start off with a super huge meal, just go in steps to increase your meals. For example, start off with like a salad first and eventually eat something more than just a salad. I'm sorry to tell you, but there are far worse things in the world than a breakup. And I can guarantee you, there are other chances for another relationship. Don't dwell on this breakup. Move on. The only way you can move on is to be confident in yourself. Make yourself healthy and you will be confident in yourself.
CheshireKat answered Tuesday April 11 2006, 8:55 am: i have to say that i disgaree with holisterbabe. i think that the emotional stress that breaking up with your boyfriend could cause you to lose your appetite or to return to anorexic habits. don't eat anything too filling or strong or rich for a while, like a week, but try to keep regular meal times. you need to stay in the habit even though the part of your routine includes things you'd do with your boyfriend.
if the things you're trying to eat seem unappealing, try some different foods. no junk food if you can help it. at least, not much... ^_^ you should be eating hearty foods that don't count as "empty calories", like me eating a billion things from the snack bar a week and then still being hungry. damn you, metabolism. damn you i say!!
good snacks to eat for during the middle of the day (or in between breakfast'n'lunch, and lunch'n'dinner, like i do): cashews (honey roasted are EFFING GODLY; pretty much most any kinds of nuts; peanuts, macadamia, even soy if you like 'em), balance bars (somewhat of an acquired taste, but they're pretty good), granola bars (i accidentally typed "bras" three times before i spelled "bars" :P i'm tired...), just granola, sunchips, fruit (a really tasty trail mix can be made from dried cranberries and cashews and granola ^_^)... but remember: THE SNACKS CANNOT REPLACE THE REAL MEALS.
make sure you've got people for emotional support who you can talk to and they can help you keep going. i'm sure all of us here at advicenators would be glad to fill that position, i know i would! if you need somebody to talk to, ask for my email and/or SN (i'm on AIM, YM, Gtalk, and Skype). i've had a few friends with eating disorders so i know what you're going through. it's hard, but just stay strong, remind yourself of your goal, and utilise your friends (and advisors ^_^) for help.
xEVYx answered Tuesday April 11 2006, 12:10 am: The answer to that is obviously just start eating normal. Don't sit there and dwell over something that's not meant to be. Go out and do things and live life. You can't be depressed over a guy, you'll find another one, and it may happen again. Just remember that things happen for a reason, whats meant to be is meant to be & what isnt, isnt. good luck
Teza answered Monday April 10 2006, 11:47 pm: I don't see how your break up has anything to do with your eating disorder? If you don't want to be anorexic again, start eating. It's for the best and if you don't want to get sick and die, you'd get help fast. If you're going back to being anorexic because you and your boyfriend broke up, well.. that's just shallow. I'm not trying to sound bitchy, but why get depressed over a guy when you will have soo manay better options. I'm sure you're beautiful no matter what, so get healthy and just move on. [ Teza's advice column | Ask Teza A Question ]
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