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I lost 10lbs in 3 months since being in uni and went to a bmi of 16 from undereating. i gained it back but is it likely i've done permanent damage?

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Dr. Anna Lerner Angeles answered

Weight loss: I don't think you did any harm to yourself as it was over such a short period of time..The key is rapid weight loss means you lost protein (muscle) faster than fat so be sure that the weight you have put back on it is not all fat tissue. How to prevent that is toning and exercise.

Answered 4/7/2013

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A member asked:

I lost 10lbs in 3 months since being in uni and went to a bmi of 16 from undereating. i gained it back but is it likely i've done permanent damage?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Anna Lerner Angeles answered

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