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Once the body of an anorexic gets accustomed to the lower calorie intake, it significantly decreases muscle mass and slows the metabolism. There is often quite a bit of swelling in the abdomen among people who do not eat enough. An anorexic diet often is lacking in protein. The body then uses muscle mass to provide for the necessities just to stay alive. Fat and other calories are burned in the muscles. The only rational way to loose weight is to eat a balanced diet with a good percentage of protein, and to exercise enough to keep the muscles in tone. Not only do anorexics LOOK diseased, they truly have a serious medical condition that can be life threatening. One would think that Karen Carpenter would be an example of what NOT to do.

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Q: Why do you gain weight if you are anorexic and don't eat?
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How do you gain weight so people don't think you are anorexic?

just eat.


How do i eat but not gain weight'?

dont eat


What happens if you are anorexic and eat a lot in one meal and do you gain weight because of it?

No. It takes 3,500 calories to gain a solid pound of body weight. One meal will not do that.


Is there a way not to gain weight back after being anorexic?

Sadly, no. After you loose a ton of weight while your anorexic, your body sort of gets used to the amount your eating and that's how you can sustain that weight. Once you start to eat more, you throw your body off track and will gain weight rapidly (or at least a lot quicker than you lost it).


I am twelve my height is 5'6 and 140 pounds and want to be anorexic but i dont ant my mom to find out?

your twelve dont be so stupid! why would you want to be anorexic ?! if u want to lose weight do it sensibly. eat healthy and exercise! anorexia is a psychological disease. if your mom found out she would be awfully disapointed. dont put her through that. dont be silly. you dont need to be anorexic


How much do anorexic people weigh?

it depends on your height and bone formation,,, a petite girl may be anorexic by the weight of 70-85 lbs,,, a tall girl may be anorexic by the weight of 100-110 PS: and mostly big boned people doesnt depend their being "anorexic" by height,,, they depend it on how they eat and how often or how healthy... why? because their bones add weights to their "lbs",,, so they dont tell if the person is anorexic or not... eat lots of vegetables,,, fruits moderately eat meat and seafoods,,, dont skip breakfast... the most important meal of the day... try consulting a doctor if your really confused,, :) hope I helped,, :)


Are you anorexic if you only eat tea at the end of the day?

Anorexia is based on weight, not what you eat. But if you continue ONLY eating tea all day you probably will loose enough weight to be considered anorexic.


Can you gain weight in 2 days?

Of Course!! People gain weight everyday, you just have to eat more than usual and dont get too much exercise.


How can lifestyle affect weight?

if you eat in the resturan and dont cook then you will gain weight lol did you know that? u 7 lol


How much should a Anorexia person eat and how much do they actually eat?

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Can you gain weight while smoking?

Yes, smoking can raise your heartrate but it is still possible to gain weight if you dont eat properly or excersise


Why do you gain weight when you eat very little?

you don't gain weight when you eat very little. you need to exercise and eat little portions of your meal and you will not gain weight, you will gain muscle by working out but not the weight.