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Recovering from Anorexia: Safe Weight Gain Strategies & Protein Intake


Question
Hello,
I am a 16 year old girl recovering from anorexia. I am 5'5.  I am lifting weights and swimming as well as taking in   a high balanced caloric diet.  I am also using protein powders and shakes after workouts to make up for lost calories.  On average I use two a day.  One powder ( soy protein) and one shake (Boost high protein).  Are these powders/ and shakes bad to take? I am also wondering if my weight will be distributed unevenly.  I weighed about 90 lbs before and now I weigh about 105.  I would still like to gain about 10 lbs.  I don't want all this weight to go to my stomach.  
Thanks so much!
Caity

Answer
Dear Caity,
Boost and other protein shakes are good supplements to a healthy eating plan. The key word is supplement. You should still be eating a well rounded diet which includes foods from all the food groups. Don't worry, your body will use the protein shakes for rebuilding not for storing fat. Laura Kraemer,Slimkids.com