I don't really know what all the talk is about gaining weight when you starve yourself. You will lose weight since the body doesn't get enough calories. And those who think you're gonna gain weight when you stop starving yourself are wrong, you don't have to gain weight. You just have to raise your calorie intake slowly. There is a risk of eating a lot since you haven't eaten for some time, but if you don't eat a lot you're gonna keep the weight off. The reason I know this is because I used to be anorexic, before getting help. I'm not trying to tell anyone that they should starve theirselves, I just wanted to share some facts, and maybe help those who have starved themself to start eating normally without gaining weight(if it's not neccessary).