We are all different, so there is not a specific time that one would have to be underweight for things to change and the body to react by storing fat in this manner once it gets some. I know I shouldnt eat anything, but I find myself craving nothing but typical teenager foods (sweets, chips, ect.) My Dad also had a long term eating disorder, and his anorexia hastened his death, and I remember how enormous his belly became at certain ages I know now that he was in fact restoring weight after periods of extreme restriction, and that his belly, like mine was a symbol of that process. This kind of ambivalence is absolutely natural; while the world is the way it is, itll probably never feel unequivocally great to regain weight. The thing that greatly slows the process down is not eating. Its been 6 months since i start trying to overcome anorexia. You cant reason with an unreasonable person, but there are proven techniques to better manage dicey situations. However, my stomach is disproportionate (even in the viewpoint of my mother and sister). It felt good. Even objectively positive things like the return of your period or your breasts, signs in females of a re-emergence of life and fertility (which is a basic evolved marker of a minimal level of health), can induce panic because they seem to signal a loss of control, when in fact they denote the opposite: a brave and powerful wresting back of control from anorexia. Then I was at a decent weight for a long time. This might seem negativenow you cant diet and control your weight as others do, because itll keep you illbut actually its a massive positive. But what if i was bulimic to begin with. This is very important to not judge the comment or concern as irrational and to discuss the concerns openly and honestly. My therapist has told me about redistribution but it seems more validating to read about it from someone in recovery. The size of the overshoot may increase the more severe the preceding starvation was (Dulloo et al., 2017). Dulloo, A.G., Jacquet, J., and Girardier, L. (1997). Is it unrealistic to assume that even though I gained everywhere, my stomach will still redistribute (maybe to my hips)? See this as not a stonewall, but a massive bridge in your recovery. I started 3 months ago and extreme hunger has hit almost everyday though it has slowed down a ton. Three in four patients with anorexia nervosa make a partial recovery. anyway, any feedback would be very appreciated! I suffer from anorexia have for 18yrs and this time i WANT to recover bit this os a HUGE fear of mine and stops me from eating more this is a great rwad i just need to believe it! Any tips on how to fight through the bad body image days? I am so happy that this post has helped you. One of the most common fears about beginning to eat more concerns the risk of 'refeeding syndrome', which can occur in the very early stages (the first week or so) of weight restoration. You are on the right path, and full recovery is fully achievable for you! The journey? You will have to work for it, but you can achieve it and once you have maintained it for a couple of months to a year, your body will hold you there. Recovering from anorexia is hard enough. I have almost given up countless times because of my belly fat. Delayed Gastric Emptying.