Can you be anorexic without being sick?

Yes, it is possible to have anorexia nervosa without purging or binging. Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, a distorted body image, and an unhealthy desire to be thin. People with anorexia nervosa often severely restrict their food intake or engage in excessive exercise to burn off calories. They may also have body dysmorphic disorder, in which they see themselves as overweight or misshapen. While some people with anorexia nervosa also experience purging or binging, these behaviors are not essential to the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa.