Did I mess up my BMR?

Hi guys, hope you are well.

I'm a recovered anorexic (physically, at least), mostly recovered bulimic.  I was at my thinnest in 2007-2008, steadily gained from there (about 15 lbs), then in the last couple months gave in to the the holiday cheer (hadn't enjoyed gingerbread since '06, and wanted back in) and gained about 15 in 2 weeks.  My little ano self wasn't happy with that.  I have been trying to lose gently without slipping into my old habits because I have ZERO desire to do so, but I have lost no weight after about 4 weeks of pretty strict calorie-counting and exercise.  Am I being impatient (being used to having the weight roll off) or have I messed up my BMR so much I could never restrict healthily (that is, restrict my intake to a level that is still healthy)?

Once again I am not looking for tips to get back into my anorexia.  I am actually somewhat over my ideal BMI according to the chart and would like to get back into the green zone without overdoing it.  Despite my previously severe body dysmorphia I am pretty realistic about how I am now, and would like to tweak it a bit. I really appreciate your input.

Love,

Nessa

(PS: my username isn't my ideal measurement, please don't take it as that)

From what I know it's hard to know whether we have screwed with our BMRs, maybe your doctor could tell you, maybe not. Are you exercising right now? Lifting weights? These are things that are known to boost metabolisms, and might help your body feel good and powerful regardless of size or weight.

Hi imogene, thanks for replying to my post.

I'm getting back into exercising after being sick for a week, and I'm not lifting because I don't have access to weights (sometimes I improvise).  Maybe if I just stick to that and restricting something will happen.  I'm just kind of tired of putting in effort for so long and seeing legitimately nothing happen.  It's a very American mindset (instant gratification, here now me me me) but I would hate if I could only ever potentially lose if I restricted to 700 again.