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[quote=Anonymous]Losing weight can be addictive - I lost 30 pounds and was at a healthy weight, but then got addicted to the satisfaction and thrill of seeing the # on the scale go down. Developed food restrictions, severe anxiety about eating at restaurants, purging/vomiting up meals (no binging). I became obsessed with getting below a certain number, but every time I hit that number, I'd develop a new goal. I'm still recovering 3 years later.

Just a note for the person who recommended 100 ibs + 5 ibs for every inch you are over 5' -- that really depends on your bone structure. For people with big bone structure (and YES that does exist) or athletes with a lot of healthy muscle mass, that formula can be extremely unhealthy. There are lean 5'3'' people who weigh 135 pounds and wear a size 2 or 4 and are obviously very healthy, and not overweight.

It really isn't about the number on the scale. For OP, I'd recommend setting a health goal now that you are back down around 130 - don't try to "get to 120" -- instead set a fitness goal like "run a half marathon" or "squat X ibs" or "hold a plank for 3 minutes." I particularly recommend this given that you noted you have a very in-control/type A personality -- these personality types can be prone to restrictive eating disorders that can quickly become obsessions.

Good luck and I hope I wasn't alarming you! [/quote]

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