From JS, Age 13 - 06/28/04 - IP#: 148.167.126.xxx go to original board
sorry, i had to say 13, but it wont let me at 12. i just want to give some advice to teens and pre-teens. this advice is the same i gave to the bulimic poster, because it works equally well for both simple bulimics, and overeaters. my advice is to track your eating for a week or so, and see wich foods tend to trigger binges( for me,its white flour and sugar). avoid buying/eating/being around those "binge trigger" foods. it should help. good luck.
Reply From mary, Age 12 - 03/25/04 - IP#: 12.75.242.xxx show message replied to go to original board
if you eat a ton of food and then throw up or take laxatives ur bulimic
if you don't eat at all and starve urself to lose weight ur anerexic
both dont work u just gain back all the weight plus more
Reply From Kaitlyn, Age 14 - 03/23/04 - IP#: 216.74.216.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Bulimia is when u eat tons and tons of calories and purge either by using laxitives or vomiting.
From Jessica, Age 17 - 12/05/03 - IP#: 24.77.32.xxx go to original board
When I was younger (9-15 yrs) I was overweight. I was 5 feet and 180lbs at my heaviest. I was teased very much in those years, and the harsh comments not only motivated me to lose weight, but also to obtain 2 eating disorders. Anorexia and bulimia. 104 was my lowest weight and I was hospitalized twice for 6 weeks each time. Why am I telling you this? Because I have noticed that some of the postings and replys have had some very unhealthy suggestions. I have fought for over 3 years to get rid of this disease (I am no longer bulimic though) and finally after what has seemed like an eternity of endless battles I am at my goal weight and trying to stay healthy. I just want all of you to be careful. It was the most horrible experience of my life. I actually had to move out of my parents house a while ago because it had put such an emotional strain on all of us. I also lost my friends, had to ... (view more)When I was younger (9-15 yrs) I was overweight. I was 5 feet and 180lbs at my heaviest. I was teased very much in those years, and the harsh comments not only motivated me to lose weight, but also to obtain 2 eating disorders. Anorexia and bulimia. 104 was my lowest weight and I was hospitalized twice for 6 weeks each time. Why am I telling you this? Because I have noticed that some of the postings and replys have had some very unhealthy suggestions. I have fought for over 3 years to get rid of this disease (I am no longer bulimic though) and finally after what has seemed like an eternity of endless battles I am at my goal weight and trying to stay healthy. I just want all of you to be careful. It was the most horrible experience of my life. I actually had to move out of my parents house a while ago because it had put such an emotional strain on all of us. I also lost my friends, had to redo courses in school(do you know how embarrasing it is to be the only gr.11 in a gr. 9 class?), lost my boyfriend of 2 years and possiby did damage to my internal organs which can't be detected yet. PLEASE to all of you ho read this sight... Don't waste your life focusing on weight. It is good to want to be healthy but not at such a cost. Be sensible... some of these suggestions are a little unreal. To be sure about weight loss, talk to your doctor first and have them refer you to a dietician. Then, on your own time, talk to a gym teacher at school about programs they might have, like a weight club or something a litle more one on one and focused on getting in shape, rather then a sports team where the other students are atheletes and have great experience. That will be discouraging. Or, buy a pass to a gym and possibly set up an appointment for a personal trainer. Home workout videos are good too. Please be careful with weight, it could have a major negitive impact on your life. Good luck everyone! (view less)
From vard, Age 14 - 11/08/03 - IP#: 212.2.181.xxx go to original board
I am not overweight, even though i look at myself in the mirror and see fat.... i am an anorexic boy, i have always thought that weight loss would make me happy, that if i was skinny i would be good looking, I have been told that i have lost too much weight, but i dont believe it... some times i feel like i just waant to fast, but i am not going to do that as it can result weight gain. i understand that my story may be different to other peoples stories which have been posted on this site, and in some cases the complete opposite---- i just want to say that this problem that i have is so hard, i just want to warn people not to take this road, as it just leads to a dead end- but i just want to hear other peoples opinions on my problem. thanks
From Jo-Anne, Age 15 - 09/02/03 - IP#: 202.156.2.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Hey everyone, I'm new here and I know this sounds illogical to all but on one hand I'd like to lose about 15 pounds, yet I'm trying self help for my bulimia. A friend of mine (let's call him J) is helping me with my bulimia and promised me a really hot top if I stop my habit for a week but I don't want to gain weight. Anyone knows anything about healthy NORMAL eating? Thanks.
Reply From anne, Age 16 - 09/02/03 - IP#: 216.66.108.xxx show message replied to go to original board
learn hopw many cal.s you burn in a day at caloriesperhour.com and eat less cal.s then you burn and eat healthy foods. exersize too. and i wish you very good luck over your bulemia because it's a very bad way to die. rotting esaphaguses(sp) aren't pleasant i'm sure.
From tammi, Age 15 - 08/03/03 - IP#: 152.163.252.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
to all of you guys who are saying i am going to make my self throw up..dont do it i used to do it and it really messes you up..just talk to your doctor ok...be safe about it...really just talk to someone dont become sick like that its reallly no fun...and it really messes you up..just think about it first..see your doctor guys!!
Reply From cait, Age 14 - 08/03/03 - IP#: 68.113.97.xxx show message replied to go to original board
I know what u mean...i used to be 134 (which i guess isnt THAT bad) but..well i got discouraged cause everyones skinnier than me almost and i feel so BIG and i made myself throw up and took laxatives...it doesnt help, u just rot your teeth out, endanger your kidneys, and screw up your body's way of getting rid of wastes
please DONT TRY IT
From Jamie, Age 13 - 05/26/03 - IP#: 64.12.97.xxx go to original board
I have a story for all of you that want to become anorexic or bulimic, and it’s the truth. About 2 years ago, when my twin sisters were about 14 they thought that they were fat and decided to loss weight by becoming anorexic. Well it worked; they did get skinny, too skinny. About ½ years ago, both of my sisters got very sick since if you don’t eat, your body can’t protect it self against germs and stuff. They both went to the hospital and at age 14 and both being 5’5 they only weighed 74 pounds. One of my sisters got so sick that she died. My other is now in rehab, trying to think that eating is good and won’t make her fat. Now of the 2 sisters that I had, one is dead and the other is in a hospital. Please don’t be like them and choose to develop a eating disorder, because your not just choosing how much you eat, your choosing a life that not only affects you, but everyone around you.
From Ray Ray, Age 12 - 05/23/03 - IP#: 66.24.81.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
I'm not quite sure what to do. I was looking up diets on the internet and came across a site about eating disorders. For some reason I decided to look. I read the syptoms of the 3 disorders (bulima, anorexia and binge eating) and I think I have the binge eating disorder. I dont know what to do!!! Please help me!!! ~Ray~Ray~
Reply From Ray Ray, Age 12 - 05/23/03 - IP#: 66.24.81.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Its when you eat alot of food in a period of 2 hours and there's a ton of other things like you don't ike to eat alot in public or after you eat you feel guilty and that type of thing.
From Amanda, Age 16 - 04/29/03 - IP#: 68.74.15.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
i am Baliemic! only one person in my life knows about my illness besides God of corse! I just wondered if anyone knows whats going on inside of me, i despise my own behavior. this only serves to confort my prediction which is that i'm still able to prevent myself from falling into something big! but i'm unawair of how big this is! in my mind its tiny, fine even acceptabol! But what's going on inside of me?
Reply From charlotte, Age 17 - 05/03/03 - IP#: 68.165.42.xxx show message replied to go to original board
I am trying to recover from anorexic, so I understand what you mean. Is there something that is making you unhappy or something that's making you feel out of control? The bulimia could be because you are trying to get rid of some emotion. You should talk to someone if you want to recover, or you can always look at websites, because there are tons on eating disorders if you don't want to talk to anyone. (you can also email me at chazlootes@hotmail.com)
From Amanda, Age 16 - 04/29/03 - IP#: 68.74.15.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
i am Baliemic! only one person in my life knows about my illness besides God of corse! I just wondered if anyone knows whats going on inside of me, i despise my own behavior. this only serves to confort my prediction which is that i'm still able to prevent myself from falling into something big! but i'm unawair of how big this is! in my mind its tiny, fine even acceptabol! But what's going on inside of me?
Reply From Erin, Age 14 - 04/29/03 - IP#: 69.21.0.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Making yourself throw up all the time thins out your stomach liner and your esphougus, thus every time you eat you have to do make yourself throw up again out of habbit. You need to seek professional help before you hurt yourself to the point of no fixing it. My sister went through the same thing thinking she was fat, when actually she was too skinny. Good luck!
ERIN
From Sheila, Age 15 - 08/03/01 - IP#: 24.162.104.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
I know about the diesease and know that it can mess up your throat! but has anyone in here tried purging! If so does it work! i would like to here from anybody
Reply From Holly, Age 13 - 03/12/03 - IP#: 205.251.169.xxx show message replied to go to original board
i am bulemic. I've been bulemic for 2 months now, maybe. I am 5'5 and currently 119 pounds. I haven't lost much from what i was originally was- 127. But, since I became active in my disorder, I always have a sore throat, I am often tired/lazy, and I don't have the energy to do anything anymore. I often feel guilty after eating, and I just can't seem to stay away from the toilet bowl. I feel if i dont throw it up i'll gain weight. Sure, losing 8 pounds was great! It made me smile at first..but now I wish I never got myself into it cause im scared to tell my friends and family, i hate to know what they would think. I want out. I'm not even overweight. What's wrong with me? Why do i strive to be smaller? I feel the need to be super small. I don't know why. Anyways, don't get yourself into bulemia. Don't make the same mistake I did!
From Amanda, Age 13 - 11/19/02 - IP#: 63.189.8.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Hey guys listen. i know you all say making yourself throw up and not eating is not healthy at all for you, i know its not. see i try not eating all the time. i give in to food i think i am addicted to it. everytime i am bored or watching tv i have to have something to eat. when i have nothing to do i make cookies and just eat the dough or just pig out. i really cant stand it, this isnt how i want to live my life. i really want to be able to throw what i eat up. it would make things so much easier for me because then i wouldn't have to deal with trying not to eat as much, i would just throw it up. anyone know how to make themselves throw up? i've tried sticking my fingers down my throat and pulling on thaty thingy that hangs down in the back of ur throat(my friend told thats what she did) and it doesnt work. i just gag. how can i actually throw things up! thanks a lot, Amanda
Reply From Melissa, Age 12 - 11/28/02 - IP#: 64.78.115.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Dont make your self throw up im serious my best friend weighted 175 lbs and she decided to go belemic and she did it for like not even a year and she was a t 95 lbs and she got really sick and the doctors didnt know what it was and then later she started throwing up (by accident) and she started to vomit blood and she died from her throat ripping im serious. Dont hurt your self like that. I cant give u any other tips because im trying to loose weight too but please dont go belemic its to sad to see happen to someone else ever again.
Missy
From Caprice, Age 14 - 11/20/02 - IP#: 62.30.192.xxx go to original board
someone was saying they needed to know how to make themselves throw up, to get rid of food, but thats really bad for you! i did that before, and starved myself, and over did excercise. i lost loads, but then put every pound of it back on! so please dont do it, because it slows your metabolism down as well. plus you feel weak all the time, and look ill and pale if you starve yourself, and if you feel weak and hungry you wont wanna excercise. So im guna lose weight the healthy way, and i jus wan2 say good luck to everyone, because we can all do it! no matter how much weight you want to lose you will do it, just have confidence in yourself!
From gigi, Age 14 - 08/30/02 - IP#: 68.13.169.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
i have decided to put a list of good and bad things about either throwing up, or starving yourself to lose weight. Good things about it-1.you lose weight. 2. you look thiner. 3.food does not control u any more. Now fore the bad things. 1. barf taste bad. 2. barf goes up your nose. 3. barf smells bad. 4. when u starve, you can enjoy the great taste you once could. 5.people might catch you barfing or starving yourself and you will get lecture after lecture, or thyerapist after thyerapist, or punishments after punishments. 6.you are weaker and can't do any sports as u once could do. 7. you look like your always sick or have a cold. 8. you get heavy sags and dark rings around your eyes 9. your energy level goes way down. 10. u can't concentrate on things, such as school and start to fail at it. 11.you can get to be a stick and no guys never likes sticks. 12.you stop growing. mentally and physically. 13.you inccrease the risk of getting diseases. 14. your bones can easily break. 15. you can't stop starving yourself or throwing up. no matter how hard u try. u can't stop.16. u hurt every one who knows and loves you. 17. your heart pumps faster and u could die any second if it pumps too fast. 18. u can faint. 17.your heart could start giving out and u must be hospitalized. 18. you get all these tubes stick in you at the hispital. people start looking and start to take pity on u all because of a stupid thing u did. 19. you can't eat anything no matter how hard you try, cuzz if u threw it up so much u auto maticlly throw it up some more, and if u starve too much your body will still throw it up because its not use to it. 20. you die. Of course there is more to the bad things but who has time to tell it when i beleive i got my point clear. so, would u rather have 20 + bad things happen to u for the price of 3 good things? doesn't seem like a good deal to me. or would u rather just have 1 thing wrong (being over weight) and have a good life. u decide.
Reply From swimf@n, Age 14 - 09/07/02 - IP#: 24.200.7.xxx show message replied to go to original board
throwing up to lose weight is BAD BAD BAD BAD, don't do it!! first of all, you CAN'T control when you throw up, because once it becomes a habit, your stomach automatically responds to food by making you throw it up. Secondly, YOU GET UGLY TEETH!!! your stomach contains A LOT of acids, and when you make yourself throw up constantly, it destroys your teeth's enamel (which CANNOT be replaced), so that leads to having horrible teeth 4 tha rest of your life. You will look gaunt and disgusting because you never eat, you'll always be hungry all the time, you won't have any energy, you'll fail in school because you can't concentrate on anything....what gigi said wuz true, so DON'T GO PUKING TO LOSE WEIGHT, YOU'LL EITHER END UP IN REHAB WITH ALL THE OTHER GIRLS WHO STARVE THEMSELVES, OR END UP GAINING WEIGHT WHEN YOU START EATING AGAIN, AND BE EVEN MORE UNHAPPY. if you lose weight STEADILY,... (view more)throwing up to lose weight is BAD BAD BAD BAD, don't do it!! first of all, you CAN'T control when you throw up, because once it becomes a habit, your stomach automatically responds to food by making you throw it up. Secondly, YOU GET UGLY TEETH!!! your stomach contains A LOT of acids, and when you make yourself throw up constantly, it destroys your teeth's enamel (which CANNOT be replaced), so that leads to having horrible teeth 4 tha rest of your life. You will look gaunt and disgusting because you never eat, you'll always be hungry all the time, you won't have any energy, you'll fail in school because you can't concentrate on anything....what gigi said wuz true, so DON'T GO PUKING TO LOSE WEIGHT, YOU'LL EITHER END UP IN REHAB WITH ALL THE OTHER GIRLS WHO STARVE THEMSELVES, OR END UP GAINING WEIGHT WHEN YOU START EATING AGAIN, AND BE EVEN MORE UNHAPPY. if you lose weight STEADILY, you'll keep it off, TRUST ME.eat healthy, NO FRIES, PIZZA OR HAMBURGERS, CUT DOWN ON THE CARBS (like pasta, bread and rice), AND DOUBLE UP THOSE VEGGIES AND FRUITS!! what i do is i try to at least eat 20 baby carrots a day, plus 3 fruits. Drink water, it'll trick your stomach into thinking it's full. LOTS OF WATER, it gives you BEAUTIFUL skin and hair, AND it sheds off the pounds VERY QUICKLY. follow this, and i promise you that you will see results, BUT IF YOU THROW UP ON PURPOSE, YOU'LL BE HURTING YOURSELF BADLY, AND WILL LOOK HORRIBLE. (view less)
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