Recovering from Bulimia Weight Gain and Weight Loss

Recovery: For people with Bulimia who are average weight or above

Will I gain or lose weight in recovery? During the recovery process, some people with Bulimia nervosa lose weight while others, gain weight.

Frequently, clients with Bulimia Nervosa who are overweight lose some weight once the binge eating diminishes. However, it is not advisable for someone starting recovery for Bulimia to focus on weight loss. Individuals react differently to the process of recovery. The focus must be on getting well, as difficult as that is to accept.

healthy mind
healthy eating
healthy exercise habits

by Jill Cohen, M.S.W., LCSW