However, the American public knew virtually nothing about this condition until the 1970's. Because untreated anorexia nervosa is a proven woman-killer, knowing the warning signs is essential to successful recovery. According to the Academy for Eating Disorders, restrictors maintain a low body weight through self-starvation and excessive exercise. Because of its resemblance to bulimia nervosa, a diagnosis for the latter group can be problematical. According to NEDO, one-third of anorexics develop bulimia.
Norms vary with individual body type and chemistry.
If so, these are signs that you have achieved a healthy weight. The anorexic skips meals, refuses to eat with others, and concocts strange dishes. She will grocery shop and cook tasty recipes for the entire family, but refuse to eat her own meals. There is always an excuse not to eat. Intolerance of others, excessive exercise, and hyper-competitiveness.