muscle deterioration - anorexia

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I have been doing so well with my eating the past year.
I have had bad bouts, but no where near as bad as i have been in the past.

I think i have actually managed to change my pattern of thinking around it. Which has helped.

Today though, i finally looked at myself in the mirror with my vest top on and my bones look like they are protruding more than they were a few months ago.
Tbh they look the worst they have ever been!

I weighed myself at my parents house the other day and im ok. Im 6stone which is a safe zone for me. Im 5ft so not as bad as it sounds. although it probably is

I was at the doctors last month having my implanon changed and the nurse kept commenting on how i had no muscle.

I was a littlw worried. But she didnt seem too concerned so i let it go.

Could my muscle going away be the reason behind my more boney structure?
And could that also be the case why my weight is the same. Since i have dkne well with my eating. I have lost the muscle but gained some weight - which has just kept my weight at the 6st mark?

Is muscle loss a cause for concern?

Well done
You could be deficient in something? I know lack of B12 or iron will make you feel exhausted

Well i do have low iron. So that makes sense. I shall get some iron tablets tomorrow and see how i get on with them. [smile
Thank you

I remember I slept a great deal in the day when I was in recovery.
You're right, it takes it out of you!

also - that means you are conserving energy rather than using it up, so it is a good thing if you want to keep the calories. When you're asleep you can't do anything too energetic

I had some iron tablets in the cupboard

Its good to hear that its possible it is normal in the early stages.
I think ive just assumed, that with more food will come more energy.

Napping isnt an option. I have 4 kids. 3 of which are in school atm, but my ds at home refuses to have a nap. No matter how tired he is. Little monkey!
Early nights are possible though. My bed is already shouting of me, so that wont be a problem