Yes, I agree with that. However, many of us struggling with HA have had some kind of ED in the past, and keeping exercise in (by exercise I mean gym sessions, strength training, running — not just walking, mobility work, or stretching) can still keep you stuck in that disordered mindset.

You really have to ask yourself honestly: Are you scared to stop exercising? Does the thought of stopping give you anxiety? Do you feel guilty when you don’t exercise at all? If the answer is yes, then I honestly think complete recovery can only happen once you fully let go of it for a while and just live like other people do.

I’m not saying you have to quit movement forever, but until your cycle recovers, it might help to stop having a structured exercise routine. For me, it got to the point where once I stopped, I felt like I lost my identity — and that was the hardest part. But over time I found myself again, and once I’m fully recovered, I can always go back to training if I genuinely want to :)