I have had episodes of anorexia and even bulimia and they were never pretty in any sense! Even today my eating habits are not really considered "normal" by most people but I just can't stand the chance of gaining too much weight and becoming even remotely over my BMI! That said I am healthier today, AlHamdulillah, and more active too. And that I guess is the key;low cal diet+ exercise.No short cuts!