Weight Management and calorie intake

Question
Hello. I just recently was diagnosed with an eating disorder. Over the past year, I had restricted my calorie intake to 800 calories, then after seeking help, gradually increased it to 1200 calories. I had started to eat between 1400-1500 calories and increased my water intake, but I started to feel as though that is too much and now have decreased it to between 1200 and 1350. This seems comfortable to me but according to nutritionist's and the RN I was working with, I need between 1600-1800 calories a day. I am moderately active (Sales Associate and exercise 3 days a week) and at times I do feel weak, exhausted and have problems concentrating, yet I do not feel I need to consume more calories. What is it that I need to do in order for these problems to cease and to maintain my weight, simultaneously?

Answer
Dear Melissa, You need to listen to the dietician who has calculated your caloric needs instead of decreasing your calories to what you feel comfortable with. Hopefully within a few months of healthy eating, your body will respond and you will feel better. as I'm sure you know, chronic under eating and undernutrition can be very detrimental to your health. Hope that helps, Laura Kraemer,Slimkids.com

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