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How likely am I to have an eating disorder?



My sister who is 22 has bulimia and anorexia tendencies..my other sister who is 27 goes to the gym everyday, constantly talks about weight/how fat she is/health food..she is skinny but not in an unhealthy way but she does diet and exercise. I am 16, around 125 lbs and 5'1, I am constantly reminded by my family (sisters,mother, relatives) how losing weight would be good for me..what are the chances (percentage %) that I may develop an eating disorder??

I don't have a percentage for you, but I'd say that the possibility is definitely there. However, that having been said, I believe that you can prevent developing an eating disorder by continuing with healthy eating patterns and exercise. Know that there is no evidence that eating disorders or low self-esteem is a genetic trait, so it's all about environment. Your relatives have no right to tell you to lose weight...next time one of them says something to you about your weight or eating habits or whatever, tell them that they are encouraging an eating disorder. Since your sisters never learned how to eat right and stay fit in a healthy way, I'd guess that you never did either, so it might feel like the only way to lose weight is to do what your sisters are doing. BUT DON'T! You just have to stay strong and remember that you are beautiful just the way you are.
very high. but u have the power to overcome anything with the help of jesus. just pray and u can make it
pretty high chance
pretty high, resist and you'll live longer.
The chances are much greater if you continue to think about it.. get your mind on something a bit more important... When you feel better about yourself, you will get more exercise and have some fun doing it... not for losing weight. That is just one of the benefits of being an "up" person and making others feel better about themselves too. Your personality is your main feature.. use it!
Well, being influenced by your family to loose weight could turn into a problem if you have low self-esteem or if you are always looking to change something about yourself. If you're happy with the way you look and are happy with yourself then the chances are very slim. And it's good to diet, but not in the I'M GOING TO STARVE MYSELF FOR A WEEK!!! way.just keep on a healthy diet and you'll be fine.
It's very likely. I had an eating disorder for 3 years. Your sisters sound just like I was when I had the eating disorder. I had anorexia and something else (I forget what it's called) when you exercise too much and too often (yes, there's a name for it). It's better for you to just eat healthy and love life. I got down to 80 something pounds and I still have problems today because I damaged my body.
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