eating too healthy?

[jjd]

Hi everyone, I'm hoping for some opinions here. Well I've been recovering from an eating disorder for a little over a year now (borderline anorexic/compulsive exercising) and I'm now around an average weight which I have been dealing with fairly well. And while I still get urges to starve myself from time to time, I've been eating pretty regularly. But I still only eat certain foods, mostly fruits and vegetables. Like for breakfast I'll have fruit with maybe oatmeal or millet, for lunch a bunch of chopped up vegetables with some almonds, and pretty much the same for dinner. Sometimes I'll have cereal with milk for dessert. I can't bring myself to eat meat or cheese very often and I think it's because I don't believe they're good for me. It's like I feel guilty eating anything besides fruits, veggies, and sometimes whole grains, nuts or seeds and legumes. Is this normal/okay for me or am I not as recovered as I thought I was? I also run a couple miles first thing every morning, but that's only once a day so I'm not really thinking anything of it. Any responses you all could give I'll really appreciate.

Jjd

 

[tel0004]

I would write down everything you eat and see if you are getting enough calories and nutrients. You may not be getting enough dairy or protein without eating milk, cheese, meat etc. As long as you are getting enough calories, and the right mix of nutrients, there really is no such thing as eating too healthy, although I find whenever I go on a health food binge I don't get enough calories and have to force myself to eat a bit less healthy to ensure I get enough to eat.

If you struggled with anexoriea before, I would use caution, and at the very least have a friend check over a weeks worth of food consumption.

 

[bumblebee62331]

I don't think there's a problem with eating healthily. You might want to go to your doctor for a general check-up to make sure your body is healthy and he/she can let you know if you need to change your diet and for whatever reason. Your food sounds like it's good for you, congrats on overcoming anorexia.

 

[gemstone1]

Yes, I agree on the issue of protein it seems you need to make sure you get enough of it in your meals. A recovery support group may be a good option for continuing on with your recovery.

I suffered from anorexia/over exercising bulimia as well. I wasn't anorexic for very long, my family members knew about my problem and my dad would jump on my case about my eating habits day in and day out. He would ask me what I ate for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and when he went to work he would even call me on the phone to make sure I ate. He was pretty relentless, but I am glad he was. The only way I got through the weight issue was through prayer and working on the inner "me", and looking at the inside whenever i would look into the mirror, I would look past my appearance and look at who I was inside. That was hard, but it was the only way. I got sick due to the eating issues and I got tired of consistantly looking and whining at how unhealthy I looked in the mirror, when there was nothing I could do about it so that forced me to look passed everything. It didn't happen over night, but I am now used to my body. Do what it takes, for me I had to get rid of the fashion magazines too and not watch too much tv.

 

[BigToe]

As long as you're getting the nutrients you need and getting them in a healthy way, it can be ok. But if you're worried about it, seeing a nutritionist and talking about it can't hurt.

 

[dreamingofasong]

Hi,

Since you've struggled with EDs, you may have something called orthorexia nervosa. Vaguely, it's an obsession with eating healthy--foods the consumer sees to be healthy and pure for them. Orthorexia is a controversial term, and it's not recognized by alot of health care providers, but if you Google it, there may be an answer for you.

Maybe talk to a nutritionist or dietician to determine if you really have a problem though

 

[miosgoldenchance]

.

 

[RedTulipMom]

one concern i would have is B##..if your not eating meat..make sure you are eating something that is enriched with Vitamin B## everyday..and if not..then take B## supplements. Also..eat beans often enough to make sure you are getting your protein minumum of ##g per day..and consider eating some eggs for protein and good fats and vitamins..your body does need GOOD fats that come from olive oil, butter (not margarine), eggs, flax seed oil, fish oil etc...if your not gettin them in your diet..i suggest taking fish oil caplets daily or even cod liver oil.

 

[RedTulipMom]

ok..how weird..why did the numbers i posted not show up..and showed up as ## instead??

 

[jjd]

Thank you all so much for your responses. RedTulipMoon, numbers aren't allowed on the forum to prevent sharing weights, number of cals, etc., but they also don't show up when we're talking about other stuff. I think I know what B vitamin you mean though. I actualy was able to take a nutrition class last semester in college, so that was good. I've actually been doing pretty well with eating, so thank you all!