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Surprisingly anorexics will do workouts to the point of exhaustion. Anorexia is a disorder of control, not weight loss. Most often, the anorexic will feel vulnerable and defenseless in other areas of her life. This one area is one that she can control. While she may tell herself that she is "losing weight", it is an issue of control.
Two to four hour workouts are not unusual for this disorder. Some run, some use gym equipment, and others do classic exercises. One warning sign to watch for is that the anorexic will do this the first thing in the morning and the last thing at night. This is the danger phase where they have lost a proper body image and are skewing into the "fat is bad" image.
See professional help if your loved one is "losing weight" and exhibits an inordinate interest in exercise, especially if she is counting calories for this purpose and does not need to.
What else can I help you with?
Who diagnoses anorexics?
Most anorexics are diagnosed by pediatricians or family practitioners
How quickly do anorexics lose weight if there healthy?
Anorexics are never healthy, you need food to be healthy.
How many calories do anorexics consume?
Most anorexics consume 600-800 calories a day.
Are anorexics in denial?
Most anorexics deny that they are ill and are usually brought to treatment by a family member
Why is it bad to exercise while recovering from anorexia?
Exercise burns calories, and recovering anorexics need to keep in as many calories as possible for significant and healthy weight gain. While some light exercises like leisurly swimming or walking are alright, more involved or intense exercises should be avoided.
Do healthy anorexics exist?
No!
What does anorexics eat dont mention the calories just say which food do they eat?
I thought anorexics didn't eat?
Are all anorexics chronic exercisers?
You cannot apply a number like 100% to that, but many anorexics do over-exercise.
Is this true that anorexics their weight differently to others?
Yes. Anorexics usually weigh less than a healthy person does.
How do you use the word anorexics in a sentence?
The amount of anorexics in the country is a growing problem that doctors are finding difficult to cope with.
What do anorexics do after eating?
they dont eat
What does the number 33 mean to anorexics?
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