For Cathe or Anyone out there ...
While I still feel weird about talking about this, this is the ONE place I knew I could go to for sound advice.
I am just starting into what will hopefully be a successful recovery from anorexia. To give you some idea of where I'm at .. I'm about 5'6", and 104 pounds with a body fat of 10%. I've just started working with a nutrionist, which thankfully has given me the okay to continue my much REDUCED workout regime. (I used to workout 6 days per week). My question is, while I've backed off considerably for fear of losing more weight, I don't want to stop entirely and lose the conditioning and strength that I've worked very hard to achieve. What is the minimum amount of time I need to spend doing cardio and weight training to maintain my level of fitness while I recover? I've backed down to 3 days per week, 2 cardio (30-45 min), one day of total body weights. Is this sufficient to maintain my conditioning and preserve muscle mass?
Also .. is there anyone else that has recovered from this that can offer some insight and guidance towards success?? You guys are such a great batch. It's been my one source for the last 4 years in fitness, and it was the first place I thought to turn to with my concerns and need for advice on exercise. Any insight you could provide would be VERY much appreciated as I struggle to retain to being and feeling normal about myself again!!
While I still feel weird about talking about this, this is the ONE place I knew I could go to for sound advice.
I am just starting into what will hopefully be a successful recovery from anorexia. To give you some idea of where I'm at .. I'm about 5'6", and 104 pounds with a body fat of 10%. I've just started working with a nutrionist, which thankfully has given me the okay to continue my much REDUCED workout regime. (I used to workout 6 days per week). My question is, while I've backed off considerably for fear of losing more weight, I don't want to stop entirely and lose the conditioning and strength that I've worked very hard to achieve. What is the minimum amount of time I need to spend doing cardio and weight training to maintain my level of fitness while I recover? I've backed down to 3 days per week, 2 cardio (30-45 min), one day of total body weights. Is this sufficient to maintain my conditioning and preserve muscle mass?
Also .. is there anyone else that has recovered from this that can offer some insight and guidance towards success?? You guys are such a great batch. It's been my one source for the last 4 years in fitness, and it was the first place I thought to turn to with my concerns and need for advice on exercise. Any insight you could provide would be VERY much appreciated as I struggle to retain to being and feeling normal about myself again!!