Recovering anorexic,is it safe to eat extra protein to gain weight?!


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Recovering anorexic,is it safe to eat extra protein to gain weight?

i had anorexia when i was 12 for a year and now i am being told to put on weight, which i must do or else i will be sent into a place where you stay and are fed. i have managed to put on some but i dont understand if it is safe to do this by eating extra protein ,i have heard it can be bad for you? i would like to gain weight as muscle which i have probably lost alot of when having the eating disorder.
some people have said protein shakes help you gain weight,but im not sure if this is safe for a 13 year old because of growing,what is best to do?


Answers:

If you are recovering from anorexia you should be eating under the guidelines of a dietician. Surely your parents aren't letting you figure this out on your own? As far as protien goes - it is very good for you. It will help you build lean muscle which is what you want! But really you should visit with a dietition and come up with a menu to make it easier for you to know what to eat and why you need to eat each thing.




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