Advice, please - Eating Disorder Recovery Message Board

adidas76 · 01-10-2001, 12:45 PM

Hi. I'm a 25 year old female, and have recently lost a lot of weight. I'm 5'8" and since August I have gone from 160 lbs. to right now 120. My family is screaming that I look sick, but I don't feel that I do. I'm not trying to lose any more, and I'm happy with the weight I'm at.
I don't feel that I have an eating disorder, but I wanted to get some objective opinions.
Thanks!

Running Queen · 01-10-2001, 01:53 PM

Well, that is a lot of weight to lose in such a short amount of time. I don't think you have an eating disorder YET, but it certainly can develope into one. Please be careful and don't lose anymore weight! You should weigh a lot more if you are 5'8. Look and feel healthy...that is the most important thing!

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adidas76 · 01-11-2001, 07:09 AM

Thank you for the replys! What nice, supportive people

I eat only when I'm hungry, and generally lean meats, fruit, veggies. But occasionally I need my chocolate! I feel fine, and I like the way I look now. I just want to alay my family's concerns. They are deeply into panic mode.
I feel healthy, and I have the energy I need to work full-time, go to college full-time (and get straight A's), and take care of my home, with my husband's help. My argument is that I would not be able to do this if I weren't in decent physical condition.

Any thoughts?