I was diagnosed with my eating disorder when I was about 23/24. It all began with losing "a few pounds" to losing more then 20 lbs. I was "normal" before my "diet." I'm not sure how long I've been in recovery, but I kind of started getting "better" about a year ago. I still have bad days, but there are many more good days. I have gained weight back...more than I'd like, and I can realistically say that without my ED voice. I'm not absolutely out of my mind that I'm a little heavier than I'd like, but it is frustrating. Since I've started eating "normally" (I'm on a meal plan) eating certaing things has gotten easier. I don't crave them as much...I don't feel like binging on them. I workout a lot (about 6 times a week), and I used to binge on carbs (bread, crackers, etc.), but I've noticed that as I follow this meal plan those cravings have decreased. I still struggle with the whole idea of the weight gain though. The way I gain weight now is so much different than how I gained it before. It "clings" to different parts of my body than before. I'm now 26, and I just finally got my period a few weeks ago after not having it for 3 years. So I know my hormones are crazy right now. My levels, etc. are all crazy. I now have polycystic ovary syndrome...not sure if its a result of my ED. Anyway, I have so much to say, but I just want to know if this has happened to anyone else. The weight gain...and how its put on. I hate it. Does it get better? In the beginning of my recovery I would binge about 3 times a week, and it has gradually decreased. I rarely binge now...I may overeat, but that's different (to me) than binging. My weight is on my "love handles" and thighs mostly. Is it my age or is it a shock to my body? My doctor said it will take a while for my body to get back to normal, but I need to hear other people's recovery stories. What were, are some of your physical/emotional side effects? I could go on writing forever, but I need to hear you guys.