A Look at Weight Suppression (IMAGE) Drexel University Caption The shadow of a person's past highest weight has an impact on their symptoms and recovery from eating disorders. Dr. Michael Lowe's team's research at Drexel suggests that there is no one cookie-cutter ideal weight or body-mass index outcome in recovery. Each person's individual weight history can have an effect. Credit Alexander Zahradnik / Drexel University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.