Great for taking this important step! I know it is extremely difficult to begin increasing your calories when you have been living with an eating disorder for so long.
The answer to your question: it depends. It depends on how much calories your body requires to stabilize, and this is not something I recommend doing alone. If you are still severely fearful of gaining weight, it is imperative that you begin increasing your calories with the supervision of a physician and a Registered Dietitian (R.D.) who specializes in eating disorders. Most likely, your body needs to gain weight, and that is why you are gaining weight. If you are still not even up to 1000 calories per day, and already wanting to lose weight... you are still in "eating disorder mode". Only 600 calories per day is still considered restrictive, and an R.D. can really, really help you with an eating plan that you can stick with, are comfortable with, and that is healthy for you.
I would love to talk with you more about this. What has happened in your life now, that you are interested in changing from 100 calories per day to 700 calories per day? Did someone talk with you about their concern with your health, or was this something you decided on your own? Have you experienced any negative health consequences or symptoms, or is there a transition upcoming in your life?
Please let us know how we can help, including finding any health care professionals. Are you currently talking with a therapist about your eating disorder as well?
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Hi purple0122,
Great for taking this important step! I know it is extremely difficult to begin increasing your calories when you have been living with an eating disorder for so long.
The answer to your question: it depends. It depends on how much calories your body requires to stabilize, and this is not something I recommend doing alone. If you are still severely fearful of gaining weight, it is imperative that you begin increasing your calories with the supervision of a physician and a Registered Dietitian (R.D.) who specializes in eating disorders. Most likely, your body needs to gain weight, and that is why you are gaining weight. If you are still not even up to 1000 calories per day, and already wanting to lose weight... you are still in "eating disorder mode". Only 600 calories per day is still considered restrictive, and an R.D. can really, really help you with an eating plan that you can stick with, are comfortable with, and that is healthy for you.
I would love to talk with you more about this. What has happened in your life now, that you are interested in changing from 100 calories per day to 700 calories per day? Did someone talk with you about their concern with your health, or was this something you decided on your own? Have you experienced any negative health consequences or symptoms, or is there a transition upcoming in your life?
Please let us know how we can help, including finding any health care professionals. Are you currently talking with a therapist about your eating disorder as well?
Take care,
July 18, 2010 - 6:02pmAlison
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