Group: Eating Disorders

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i have anorexia

anaman
anaman
Posts: 1
Joined: 2006/05/26
United States
2006/05/26, 08:38 PM
i am 6'1'', 140lbs, want to be 120lbs, and look and feel fat regardless of what others tell me. i eat about 600 cals a day and run and bike a lot.
Mojo_67
Mojo_67
Posts: 1,299
Joined: 2003/09/23
United States
2006/05/27, 06:07 PM
You are on the road to no where. You need to listen to people and eat more. 600 calories a day is WAY to low for any adult. At 6'1", 140 pounds is even too low IMO. You need to slowly increase your calories about 10% every 2-3 days until you reach your maintenance amount. From there, IMO, I would try to gain. You should be around 175-180 at least. Your body is craving nourishment right now and it's not getting it. I am assuming your male from your height. Browse the specific diet and nutrition forum and read thru some of the threads there. Lots of beneficial informaition. Good luck and welcome to FT!

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hgriffin2010
hgriffin2010
Posts: 1
Joined: 2006/06/30
United States
2006/06/30, 11:59 AM
:laugh: r u crazy? adults need more food than that. im annorexic and i eat more than that
Ravenbeauty
Ravenbeauty
Posts: 3,755
Joined: 2002/09/24
United States
2006/06/30, 07:00 PM
anorexia isn't something to play around with. You really need to see a doctor for assistance if you cannot handle it on your own and you both seem to be comfortable with the fact that you are.

Go to the doctor, get some consultation and instruction and good luck.

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TheSniper
TheSniper
Posts: 4
Joined: 2006/12/03
United Kingdom
2006/12/03, 01:17 PM
I suffered with anorexia for manly years after some bad times along with depression im 5.9 and i was 6 stone for quite a while it even got to the point where i didnt ever feel hungry and it wasnt me tryin not to make myself feel hungry i was just not hungry its messed up i know i used to eat once every 4 days or so just a sandwich or an apple but i slept most of the days away i went on like this for a long time until i meet a friend who got me eating. i dont really know how she did it but it was like id forgotten what food tasted like but most of all the smell im now trainin to be a chef cos i love cookin:cool: but i still have some difficulties its not that i dont want to eat but i just get full quickly i think its bcos all that time not eat made my stomach shrink and now it just wont let me stuff myself its weird does anyone know how to help?
Vedakathryn
Vedakathryn
Posts: 1,585
Joined: 2004/05/28
United States
2007/01/07, 09:43 AM
Personally, I don't know HOW you run and bike a lot with such a low daily energy consumption, I imagine your muscles are taking quite the hit. It is very important to talk to someone about this, please, only a professional can tell you if you are healthy and can help you, your subject line said, "I HAVE ANOREXIA" so you obviously are aware you have a problem, let someone help you....

Here are approximate stats on height vs. weight for men and women (you don't state), now of course, this is just a guideline, everyone is different, so that is why speaking with a doctor will help you determine if you are healthy at your current weight, but I can tell you that 600 cal a day is extremely unhealthy....

Women's Height & Weight Table

Height Small Frame Medium Large
4' 10" 102-111 109-121 118-131
4' 11" 103-113 111-123 120-134
5' 0" 104-115 113-126 122-137
5' 1" 106-118 115-129 125-140
5' 2" 108-121 118-132 128-143
5' 3" 111-124 121-135 131-147
5' 4" 114-127 124-138 134-151
5' 5" 117-130 127-141 137-155
5' 6" 120-133 130-144 140-159
5' 7" 123-136 133-147 143-163
5' 8" 126-139 136-150 146-167
5' 9" 129-142 139-153 149-170
5' 10" 132-145 142-156 152-173
5' 11" 135-148 145-159 155-176
6' 0" 138-151 148-162 158-179

Weights at ages 25-59 based on lowest mortality. Weight in pounds according to frame (in indoor clothing weighing 3 lbs.; shoes with 1" heels)


Men's Height & Weight Table

Height Small Frame Medium Large
5' 2" 128-134 131-141 138-150
5' 3" 130-136 133-143 140-153
5'' 4" 132-138 135-145 142-156
5' 5" 134-140 137-148 144-160
5' 6" 136-142 139-151 146-164
5' 7" 138-145 142-154 149-168
5' 8" 140-148 145-157 152-172
5' 9" 142-151 148-160 155-176
5' 10" 144-154 151-163 158-180
5' 11" 146-157 154-166 161-184
6' 0" 149-160 157-170 164-188
6' 1" 152-164 160-174 168-192
6' 2" 155-168 164-178 172-197
6' 3" 158-172 167-182 176-202
6' 4" 162-176 171-187 181-207

Weights at ages 25-59 based on lowest mortality. Weight in pounds according to frame (in indoor clothing weighing 5 lbs.; shoes with 1" heels)



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