Q. I'm trying to break the habit of binge eating. I read that the best way to break a habit is to replace it with a new one.
I'm already re-vamping my routine to escape food when it gets to the time I would binge. But what can I do everytime I find myself reaching for cereal/chocolate/toast?
I am yet to find anything effective! Please help!
I'm already re-vamping my routine to escape food when it gets to the time I would binge. But what can I do everytime I find myself reaching for cereal/chocolate/toast?
I am yet to find anything effective! Please help!
A. Playing video games is a good way. You forget food and... homework as well!
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Has anyone had problems with binge eating? I have been having problems for months lately.?
Q. I dieted for months and after loosing over twenty pounds, i started binge eating. It is extremely hard to control and i can't take it anymore. I need some advice asap because it is driving me crazy.
A. Just try not to think about food for a while and do somthing else to keep you occupied.(ex: taking a walk,playing video/computer games,) I think the reason why you're binge eating is because of your diet. You probably were eating very little and lost too many pounds in juct a few months causing you to starve. Nexttime don't diet and just eat regularly(3 meals a day w/ 2 snacks in between.)
What is your oppinion on eating disorders?
Q. I want to know what people think of eating disorders. How do they effect you? Have YOU ever had or known someone with one? Does ne one know the REAL heath effects of benging and perging? I don't want to actually do it but i do know some people with them and i was wanting to know what it does to them. And if i can't get them to stop right now, how long does it take for binging and perging to take a tole on your body?? Like if they do it for 2-5 days and it helps them (as in like getting smaller) can they stop and can their body still be fine?? Thanx 4 ur help!!
A. In eating disorders such as bulimia and anorexia it's more of a phycological thing than a physical one. It like saying "Flab is in the eye of the beholder" Anorexics and bulimics would look themselves in the mirror and think they are fat no matter how thin they are.
For me, i would love to help people who have eating disorders. I think i have the most common one: binge eating disorder. I have known someone who was bulimic but i hadn't had enough info about bulimia to know it could be deadly. I know of 2 people in my school who happen to be anorexic. I currently know someone who is bulimic. I'm trying to be as supportive as i could. I researched bulimia and friends.
I think it is because of what society expects from a woman. (notice that most people with eating disorders are females) Society expects a perfectly thin woman. This is expressed everywhere. Teen movies, magazines, models, video clips,and the list is never ending.
2-5 days won't affect. Direct effects they will experience will be soar throat.
These are the effects of bulimia:
Blood
-Anemia
Heart
-Irregular heart beat
-Heart muscle weakened,
-Heart failure
-Low pulse and blood pressure
Body Fluids
-Dehydration
-Low potassium
-Low magnesium
-Low sodium
Intestines
-Constipation
-Irregular bowel movements (BM)
-Bloating
-Diarrhea
-Abdominal cramping
Hormones
-Irregular or absent period
Brain
-Depression
-Fear of gaining weight
-Anxiety
-Dizziness
-Shame
-Low self esteem
Cheeks
-Swelling
-Soreness
Mouth
-Cavities
-Tooth enamel erosion
-Gum disease
-Teeth sensitive to hot and cold foods
Throat and Esophagus
-Sore
-Irritated
-Can tear and rupture
-Blood in vomit
Muscles
-Fatigue
Stomach
-Ulcers
-Pain
-Can rupture
-Delayed emptying
Skin
-Abrasion of knuckles
-Dry skin
As for being supportive, you should try to listen to them. They are usually doing this because they are in need of control, so if you tell them something like "If you stop, everything will be alright" it will get them angry at you. You should talk to them and use the word 'I' more often than the accusing 'you'. "I think it isn't a good idea that your binging and purging. I'm concerned about you. I think it's better to see a doctor" rather than "you are killing yourself. this is wrong. Go to the doctor! You're mentally ill"
For more info about bulimia's causes and effects, and treatment as well as eating disorders go to : http://www.womenshealthzone.net/eating-disorders/
I visit this blog of a bulimic who is almost 30 and had started bulimia since she was in 8th grade. here's the site :
http://bulimiablog.blogspot.com
I hope this helps. :)
For me, i would love to help people who have eating disorders. I think i have the most common one: binge eating disorder. I have known someone who was bulimic but i hadn't had enough info about bulimia to know it could be deadly. I know of 2 people in my school who happen to be anorexic. I currently know someone who is bulimic. I'm trying to be as supportive as i could. I researched bulimia and friends.
I think it is because of what society expects from a woman. (notice that most people with eating disorders are females) Society expects a perfectly thin woman. This is expressed everywhere. Teen movies, magazines, models, video clips,and the list is never ending.
2-5 days won't affect. Direct effects they will experience will be soar throat.
These are the effects of bulimia:
Blood
-Anemia
Heart
-Irregular heart beat
-Heart muscle weakened,
-Heart failure
-Low pulse and blood pressure
Body Fluids
-Dehydration
-Low potassium
-Low magnesium
-Low sodium
Intestines
-Constipation
-Irregular bowel movements (BM)
-Bloating
-Diarrhea
-Abdominal cramping
Hormones
-Irregular or absent period
Brain
-Depression
-Fear of gaining weight
-Anxiety
-Dizziness
-Shame
-Low self esteem
Cheeks
-Swelling
-Soreness
Mouth
-Cavities
-Tooth enamel erosion
-Gum disease
-Teeth sensitive to hot and cold foods
Throat and Esophagus
-Sore
-Irritated
-Can tear and rupture
-Blood in vomit
Muscles
-Fatigue
Stomach
-Ulcers
-Pain
-Can rupture
-Delayed emptying
Skin
-Abrasion of knuckles
-Dry skin
As for being supportive, you should try to listen to them. They are usually doing this because they are in need of control, so if you tell them something like "If you stop, everything will be alright" it will get them angry at you. You should talk to them and use the word 'I' more often than the accusing 'you'. "I think it isn't a good idea that your binging and purging. I'm concerned about you. I think it's better to see a doctor" rather than "you are killing yourself. this is wrong. Go to the doctor! You're mentally ill"
For more info about bulimia's causes and effects, and treatment as well as eating disorders go to : http://www.womenshealthzone.net/eating-disorders/
I visit this blog of a bulimic who is almost 30 and had started bulimia since she was in 8th grade. here's the site :
http://bulimiablog.blogspot.com
I hope this helps. :)
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