I have an eating disorder. I fluctuate in weight so much. What is my true weight and can I really gain or lose much weight in a week?

Question

Recently I’ve been fasting for days, up to 5 or 6 sometimes and “losing” weight. For instance, i fasted didn’t eat anything for 5 days and was at about 114 pounds, and then I ate every day for the week following that, over-eating often too, and I am at 128. Have I gained that much fat this week? What do I really weigh and how much can change in 1 week? I know this is unhealthy by the way and I am trying to work on it, but currently am feeling very upset by my weight and feel out of control. Thank you!

Answer 1

What you weigh is dependent on many things. For example, if you are dehydrated, you will weigh less and if you then drink appropriate amounts of fluid (so that your body fluid amount is healthy) you will weight more, but it will have nothing to do with fat.