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A life of dieting
i was anorexic. i then suffered from BED (binge eating disorder). the doctor explained to me that it was because my body was trying to "restore" all the nutrients it had lost. when i was anorexic, i lost about 30 pounds. Then, i gained about 15 back total, and i felt really good. that was my ideal weight, told by how my body felt, the doctors, and my bmi. i was put on birth control because i lost my period and with the birth control i gained 15 pounds more! right back where i started :(.... the issue is that I gained it purely because of the pills. I eat VERY healthy and exercise every day. the doctor explained to me that it was a shock to my body because it had such little hormones and this was like excess to it. but, now i'm trying to lose the 15 again.. because that is where I feel good. i'm not anorexic anymore, so i'm not gonna do anything crazy. but, i find it hard to stick to a "diet." I get emotional and scared. But, even though I eat healthy and exercise regularly, I can't lose weight because my body is already use to that. I need to stick to something that will "shock" my body into weight loss mode. Hey, i'd be happy with the first ten pounds lost. i just need to stick to it... that's all. any ideas on how to help me stick to it without getting those negative feelings? i know the only reasons i get them is because i'm scared of how bad i felt when i was sick... any advice is helpful. thank you.
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Your doctor never came out and said lose 15 pounds or go ahead it's safe to. You mentioned that's where you would feel good but alas with your illness and past it may not be where he or she wants you to go.
ASK and then get help staying healthy and being at the right weight and eating well. What bothers me is that this may be the disease trying to convince you something like this is okay when it isn't. Only your doctor knows and how to keep you safe.
What troubles me the most is that you said you want to "shock" your body into losing weight. That's really odd wording and terminology for someone who is well or has had eating problems. I'm not saying you're ill and don't know it but that statement really comes off wrong and triggers an alarm.
I would see your doctor pronto tell him/her about the 15 pounds and the kind of thinking you're having such as "want to shock my body into losing weight" and see if that's normal as to me it seems like there's an issue to address here.
I'm not saying this to be hurtful but a lot of this looks like something's going on that you have to address as your thinking isn't that of someone healthy and managing the disease properly.
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My friend had a really similar problem too. She tried lots of diets and it didn't really work. So, she went to a nutritionist. If I were you that's what I would do. They will be able to make a great diet designed for you!:)
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The best thing to do, in my opinion, is to see a doctor. Tell them that you really want to lose those 15 pounds, and tell them about your fear of dieting. They are the best ones to decide a balanced, simple diet that will fit you.
Oh, and don't feel uncomfortable about not being able to have a diet. Your body went through a time when it had some serious malnutritien, and now it's wants plenty of healthy, good tasting variety. With a diet, your body isn't getting the large amount of nutrients and variety it has grown to love.
Just so you know, do not take all of my advice for total fact. I am not a doctor, nurse, or surgeon. I'm a 14 year old girl that thinks she can give a little advice.
I hope I was able to help :]
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