There are a lot of people who have issues with food and eating disorders. There is just something that makes them feel not good enough or not thin enough when they are way below average. Anorexia is something that could literally kill you, you have to realize that this is a serious condition; however, the road to recovery is not an easy one. You will need to gain some weight in order to deal with your anorexia. You will need to restore your body’s health by having a well balanced diet and exercise program. Some of the things that you are going to have to do include keeping a food diary and also take a multi-vitamin every day so that you can gain your strength back.

With the food diary you will need to use it for every meal and snack. You should just list what foods you have eaten and how many calories. You don’t want to start off eating a lot of calories, because your body is not use to it. You will need to gradually add calories so that you are at the recommended amount. You will find that if you eat too much at once, you will only get stomach cramps and your body will begin to act as if you are overeating.

For you to gain the weight you will want to eat according to the food pyramid. You will also want to work very closely with a therapist. This will help you to emotionally look past the food and try to focus on the positive effects of your recovery. Your physician will tell you how to sustain a good eating pattern.

As for exercise, this is where a problem sets in. When you eat the recommended amount, you may feel the need to work out for hours, however, it’s truly not needed. All you need to do is Continue Reading »
Anorexia and gaining weight