I have thoughts of eating disorders...?

Ok, I am 19 and I am 5'1 and weigh 150 pounds, yes! I know I'm overweight, but I have tried everything,and I still don't lose the weight. I have seriously thought of eating disorders such as bulemia, or anorexia. I don't know why, but I think that is my last resort. Honestly, I have tried starving myself, to see if that would work, and I lost about 5 lbs in a week. But I know it isn't good for me... My question here is, Have you ever had feelings of this? or any stories you can tell me? I hate the fact that I am so overweight, but I don't know what to do ith myself anymore,
Please no rude answers. This is a serious question...

--please & thank you--

angel_again:
I have tried seeing a therapist, and a nutritionist, but they really didn't help me, They just tried to give me pills, and those pills may fix my weight, but mess up other parts of my body, and I'd rather not.

yes i have thought of this and i am bulimia ,for 5 years my mother did not know what was wrong what me cause i lose a lot of weigh .and i am 16 and i am100 pounds.so when i told them they took me to the doctors and they say i needed help. and i never when and i wish i did cause i a 17 and 100 pound and people think that that i am anorexia and i wish that i never did that .now i have to send my life like this now.please don't do this .one you started you cant stop.i am still doing to this day and i wish i never started. if you needed some one to talk to about this i am here

exercise, but eat lotsa salad.
you cannot live without eating.

wow....ur 2 inchezz taller den me...ur short sry umm....eat healthy n excersize everyday

Salad water water and water!!!
keep active

I am a 230 pound women. I eat when I am bored, I eat when I am nervous, I eat when I stressed

I use food for all cures.

I understand you can cry on my shoulders.

yes.. i've tried being anorexic and lost about the same as u in a week but once i stopped i gained it all back twice as fast.



not a good idea.

i feel for you, i felt like i tried everything too, but my mom and I started dieting over the summer, and lost 30 pounds each, and since i've lost another 10 pounds (i'm 17 yrs old)

thing is, eating disorders aren't going to solve ur problems, plus u can't just never eat again, that's not realistic!

here's wut i did: LOTS of excericise, buddy system (work at it w/ someone else), low carbs (if it's sugarfree, make sure it has splenda), high protein diet
lots of vegies and some fruits, plenty of water, and don't eat after 6 pm

have you thought about seeing a therapist? eating disorders may be the last resort, but i dont think you hit the bottom of the barrell yet. have you gone and talked with a dietitian, or your doctor?

your being a little dramatic here. your weight isnt bad yet. if you were 250lbs, i might have to say you need serious help, but i think you need to try the other suggestions first.

eating disorders are not going to solve your problem. exercising and eating lots of fruit and veggies will... also, drink lotsa water. at least 2l a day. that should help.
but remember, determination is the key to loosing weight.

Do not resort to an eating disorder.
If you want to lose weight, consider joining you local gym. If you walk 3 miles at least 2 times a week, go on the bikes for at minimum one hour. Try crunches, and maybe walk up and down your steps a lot.
Also, look at podcasts on iTunes about dieting, they might be very helpful.
Just watch your diet, but don't resort to anorexia, you'll regret it in the long run.

Bulimia or Anorexia aren't good. This is a risky thing to do. And you may end up in a hospital or even dead.

You should eat less calories and do more exercise. You won't see any progress quick but in a future you will have a nice shape and less weight.

You're slightly overweight only.
We all think we have eating disorders when trying to lose or gain weight.
What's important is for you to discover what'll work for you.
As ex: if I gain weight begin eating tomatoes, hearts of palm and asparragus with small toast and tiny slice of cheese; till am back at weight; works for me.
Best wishes.

Hun I am 5'6 and I weigh 205lbs. It sucks! And i've had the same thoughts. But then I think of how I could die so young, loose the enamel on my teeth, and have heart palpatations or a heart attack.

Don't diet. It's dumb and it doesn't work. Excersize for a half an hour a day doing something you enjoy like dancing or walking. Drink a crap load of water. And finally when you're eating...don't be the garbage can. Growing up my dad used to get angry when i didn't finish my plate. Kids will starve in China reguardless of if you finish you dinner. So don't be the garbage can. It's not the amount you eat...it's what you eat.

Finally...have fun. Don't dwell. Today this is what I dwelled on as well. But I know that isn't me. Be the thin person inside that you know you are.

You're beautiful and awesome. Don't forget it. Ever!

okay, bigggg mistake. never, and i mean NEVER starve yourself. you are not overweight. you are perfect sized and shaped. i understand your problem, the best advice i can give is: work out daily. if you dont have a treadmill, then take a walk outside with a friend. do push ups and situps. eat healthy foods as snaks, like oranges,apples,vegtables, you know. strech every morning and eat! dont think your fat, trust me, from what ive seen...........your wayyy off. hope this helped!

I wish I could say that I understand how you're feeling, but the truth is that I can't. I am 21 now and I'm not in the greatest shape, but I am working on losing the weight and have lost a lot. In order to lose weight, you have to like yourself first. I know this is hard when you look in the mirror and all you see is fat, but if you don't like yourself, you will never be healthy. Eating disorders are not the consequence of obesity, they are the consequence of low self-esteem. Work on that and you should start losing some weight. For the physical aspect of it, do some cardio exercise at least 3 times a week for 30 minutes each and try to eat less than 40 grams of total fat per day. That should help you out. Don't forget, no matter what people may tell you, you are beautiful just the way you are. ;)

well im 19 too and i've struggled with the same kind of thing for about 5 years now....i think i was anorexic for a while but was never formally diagnosed...i was a heavy kid but never obese and i ended up loosing about 30 lbs in 3 months....but i would never recomend it as a weight loss solution...the problem is mental and your perspective on food.....but i can tell you for the time i was anorexic which was a bout a year, it messed with my body...it physically hurts if i don't eat in more than 8 hours and when i finally do my stomach goes crazy...definitely NOT the way to go...but the only thing you can do is start eating healthier and be more active, not necessarily cutting down on what you eat but modifying the quality of your meals...

I'm 25, 5'6 and 160 pounds (I think, I measure weight in stones, I'm around 10stone). i have had the same thoughts as you. Until I was 19, I was about 8 stone. Suddenly I started putting on weight and I didn't know why. I wasn't eating more or being less active. For 6 years I was in a relationship with someone I loved very much. In October we split up and suddenly I lost my appetite. I had always eaten fairly well, which may have explained my weight gain, long with my body's metabolism. I know that what I am doing is not right but I can't force ,myself to eat. My mother and friends have noticed that I have lost weight (even my ex noticed) but to be honest, I feel the exact same. I look in the mirror and I still see the fat, almost pregnant-looking stomach, my arms have that 'bingo-wings' thing going on, and my thighs look huge. I know that in comparison to other people I am not fat (you only have to watch Jerry Springer to see it), but I still feel like people are looking at me and thinking I'm fat. If I try to eat more than I want, I throw up, but not on purpose, I'll wake up in the middle of the night or the morning and throw up. I don't feel comfortable talking to anyone I know but maybe you will. I wish you luck.

I am the same age as you, and since graduating highschool, I have dreaded that I would be struck by the freshmen 15 :S, so yes, I have had thoughts like that. I have had more than one embarressing moment of vanity and thought that an eatting disorder would help me shed 10 or 15 pounds, but this is very unhealthy and can have some disasterous long term effects

Stunted growth
Endocrine disorder, leading to cessation of periods in girls (amenorrhoea)
Decreased libido; impotence in males
Starvation symptoms, such as reduced metabolism, slow heart rate (bradycardia), hypotension, hypothermia and anemia
Abnormalities of mineral and electrolyte levels in the body
Thinning of the hair
Growth of lanugo hair over the body
Constantly feeling "cold"
Zinc deficiency
Reduction in white blood cell count
Reduced immune system function
Pallid complexion and sunken eyes
Creaking joints and bones
Tooth decay
Constipation
Dry skin
Dry or chapped lips
Headaches
Brittle fingernails
Bruising easily

to name a few....

If your are looking to loose weight in a healthy manner than there are many great ways to do so.

I for example, participate in yoga, walk two miles a day, and while I do not count calories(I basically eat what ever I wish) I do make mature considerations as to how much I should and should not eat....like not eatting that third of fourth slice of pizza..... honestly, just exercise, drink lots of water, and lay off overly sugary and fatty foods....


good luck!!!!!!!

The best thing that you can do is to start walking. Moving is the key. The more I would exercise, the less likely that I wanted something to eat. You are slightly over weight so now is the time to tackle it. We all eat out of stress, boredom or just because it is there and convenient and quite frankly the wrong food! Eat more fruits and vegetables, there's no need to starve. Would you believe that when you do, you gain the weight back and more on top of that? That's because your body had gone into starvation mode and your brain is trying to fill you back up again. Fad diets are not lasting ones, it's all about portion control and good food choices. Read the book YOU ON A DIET. It's on the best seller list and it really hits the nail on the head plus how to eat and recipes. I would even read it while I was on my bike. Get a walking partner too, it really does help if you have someone to share your life style with.
I'm 5'3" and weighed 256 lbs. so talk about problems! I still have a ways to go, but it was a good way to lose 50 lbs. Just stay with it. Patience and Perseverance pays off in the long run.

Listen baby doll, eating disorders are horrible. I had one and was on a feeding tube for a week and a half. I am still gettig over it but I will tell you how to loose weight.
Just think to yourself, "would i eat this if i hadnt seen it here?"
if u say no then dont eet it

=/ you shouldnt starve yourself because your body doesnt get the nutrition it needs when you dont eat, your body does need sugar and fat (in a good way) so when you finally do eat it takes in EVERYTHING and you gain more weight.

i say just replace chips/candy just junkfood in general, with fruits and bottles of water. water helps clean your system. 8 bottles of water a day is how much you're supposed to drink.

my friend lost weight and became toned by just walking her dogs everyday. if you take them up hills they pull you, so its easier but still burns calories/fat.

good luck!

ahaha
i actually went to the store yesterday
to buy some pants
and the none of the pants fit
i had to leave because i was crying in the dressing room
it sucked :[
and when i got home i broke down

sometimes you have to really consider all the facts at hand as far as your weight goes. Making yourself act in irrational ways--as with eating disorders--is not the answer--EVER.
First, really examine your body type and frame to realize the correct weight for your size. The range is pretty extensive for us shorties so be honest with yourself.
Second, evaluate your metabolic situation. If you have a less than active life now, change that and you will change your metabolic rate. Also, 5 small meals a day will shake it up or even eating at different hours than you currently eat.
Finally, reconsider the volume of food you eat. This is hardly ever the sole cause of being overweight. Measure your intake against how many calories you burn everyday.

Obviously, exercise in any fashion is important as well as the need to NOT indulge in an entire tub of Ben & Jerry's ice cream. If you do not already indulge in the TV show The Biggest Loser, you should. They give insight into what foods do for you, mean to you, and how they work in your body. They get into the pshychological aspects of over-eating and being over-weight.
Most importantly, they teach you to love and believe in yourself. That is necessary for you to make a significant and permanent change in you.
Good luck.

Eating disorders involve serious disturbances in eating behavior, including unhealthy reduction of food intake, severe overeating and/or dangerous methods to prevent weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting. Severe eating disorders may result in serious health consequences including death.

Patients can be diagnosed with an eating disorder at any age, but they most often develop during adolescence and young adulthood. More women than men are diagnosed with eating disorders.

The most common types of eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. Other, less common types of eating disorders include pica and rumination disorder.

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