From what I've read and know about living with an ED - and that includes bullemics, anorexics and compulsive overeaters - a program that that has you eating three "regular" meals a day at regular times within your chosen plan - and a lot of people seem to choose low carb - along with a 12 Step Program, seems to work wonders. Accepting this as part of a new WOL helps take away some of the fear. They learn to eat, learn to be grateful, work a program and learn that nothing bad happens. A 12 Step group is a wonderful thing if you're willing to go the distance!

As you pointed out, it can take years to overcome an ED, but I've met people who work the plan and have made great progress towards recovery.

Karen