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Name: amy
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i am 5'4.im 13. i weigh a whopping 115 or 16 pounds. my waste measurement is 24 inches . my hips are 31 inches. my thighs are 19 inches. my nech is 9 inches. i am fat and disgusting. i was diagnosed with ocd 1 year ago. i havent eaten in 23 days, exept some plain lettuce. 1 day ago,but just a lil, to much food feels icky in my stomach.
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Name: Sarah | Date: Apr 15th, 2006 11:09 PM
Good for you. Im 5'2 93 lbs and I havent eaten for 3 months 

Name: Serina | Date: Apr 16th, 2006 1:59 AM
I guess you guys have a death wish. Get Help NOW!!!!Before sdit is too late anyone that thinks it is ok to not eat has a big problem. Please tell some one and get the help you need you have a poor body image you are not seeing yourself correctly because you are ill. PLease PLEAE get help] My friend die because she would not eat. It hurt her parents her kids, family and friends and now is is no more.
God bless you ANd help you get the help you need!!
God BLess 

Name: Serinas to Amy | Date: Apr 19th, 2006 12:39 PM
Are you ok? Did you know that if you stop eating you body will shut down and you will die. Is that waht you want? Please eat!!!
You could damage your body , lose your hair,and teeth from not eating,
Please tell someone ( an adult) and God bless!!! 

Name: juj | Date: Apr 19th, 2006 5:07 PM
i have the same problem. ill tell u this much...
it isn't right.
it IS NOT RIGHT!
and sarah can SUCK IT. becuase im just like u guys. JUST LIKE U. and its so stupid. please....dont die. its hard i know
but SAVE YOURSELF 

Name: EAT HEALTHY | Date: Apr 19th, 2006 11:00 PM
What causes it?
Anorexia is more than just a problem with food. It's a way of using food or starving oneself to feel more in control of her life and to ease tension, anger, and anxiety. While there is no single known cause of anorexia, several things may contribute to the development of the disorder:

Biology. Several biological factors, including genetics and other related hormones, may contribute in the onset the disorder.
Culture. Some cultures in the U.S. have an ideal of extreme thinness. Women may define themselves on how beautiful they are.
Personal feelings. Someone with anorexia may feel badly about herself, feel helpless, and hate the way she looks. She has unrealistic expectations of herself and strives for perfection. She feels worthless, despite achievements and perceives a social pressure to be thin.
Stressful events or life changes. Things like starting a new school or job or being teased to traumatic events like rape can lead to the onset of anorexia.
Families. People with a mother or sister with anorexia are more likely to develop the disorder. Parents who think appearance is very important, diet themselves, and criticize their children's bodies are more likely to have a child with anorexia.

What are signs of anorexia?
A person with anorexia will have many of these signs:

Looks a lot thinner
Uses extreme measures to lose weight
makes herself throw up
takes pills to urinate or have a bowel movement (BM)
takes diet pills
doesn’t eat or follows a strict diet
exercises a lot
weighs food and counts calories
moves food around the plate; doesn't eat it
Has a distorted body image
thinks she's fat when she's too thin
wears baggy clothes to hide appearance
fears gaining weight
weighs herself many times a day
Acts differently
talks about weight and food all the time
won't eat in front of others
acts moody or depressed
doesn't socialize

What happens to your body with anorexia?
The body doesn't get the energy from foods that it needs, so it slows down. Look at the picture to find out how anorexia affects your health.



Click here for a text version of the information in this diagram

Can someone with anorexia get better?
Yes. People with this disorder can get better. The treatment depends on what the person needs. The person must get back to a healthy weight. Many times, eating disorders happen with other problems, like depression and anxiety problems. These problems are treated along with the anorexia and may involve medicines that help reduce feelings of depression and anxiety.

With outpatient care, the patient goes to the hospital during the day for treatment, but lives at home. Sometimes, the patient goes to a hospital and stays there for treatment. Different types of health care providers, like doctors, nutritionists, and therapists, will help the patient get better. These providers will help the patient regain the weight, improve physical health and nutrition, learn healthy eating patterns, and cope with thoughts and feelings related to the disorder. After leaving the hospital, the patient continues to get help from her providers. Individual counseling can also help someone with anorexia. Counseling may involve the whole family too, especially if the patient is young. Support groups may also be a part of treatment. Support groups help patients and families talk about their experiences and help each other get better.

Can women who had anorexia in the past still get pregnant?
It depends. Women who have fully recovered from anorexia have a better chance of getting pregnant. While a woman has active anorexia, she does not get her usual period and doesn't normally ovulate, so it would be harder to get pregnant. However, she may get pregnant as she regains weight because her reproductive system is getting back to normal. After they gain back some weight, some women may skip or miss their periods, which can cause problems getting pregnant. If this happens, a woman should see her doctor.

Can anorexia hurt a baby when the mother is pregnant?
If a woman with active anorexia gets pregnant, the baby and mother can be affected. The baby is more likely to be born at a low weight and born early. The mother is more likely to have a miscarriage, deliver by C-section, and have depression after the baby is born.

What should I do if I think someone I know has anorexia?
If you know someone like Jen, you can help. Follow these steps from the National Eating Disorders Association:

Set a time to talk. Set aside a time to privately talk about your concerns with your friend. Be open and honest. Make sure you talk in a place away from distractions.
Tell your friend about your concerns. Tell your friend about specific times when you were worried about her eating or exercise behaviors. Explain that you think these things may show a problem that needs professional help.
Ask your friend talk about these concerns. She could talk to a counselor or doctor who knows about eating issues. If you feel comfortable, offer to help your friend make an appointment or go with her to her appointment.
Avoid conflicts or a battle of the wills with your friend. If your friend doesn’t admit to a problem, repeat your feelings and the reasons for them. Be a supportive listener.
Don’t place shame, blame, or guilt on your friend. Do not use accusatory “you” statements like, “You just need to eat.” Or, “You are acting irresponsibly.” Instead, use “I” statements like, “I’m concerned about you because you refuse to eat breakfast or lunch.” Or, “It makes me afraid to hear you vomiting.”
Avoid giving simple solutions. Don’t say, "If you'd just stop, then everything would be fine!"
Express your continued support. Remind your friend that you care and want her to be healthy and happy.
For more information...
You can find out more about anorexia from the National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC) at (800) 994-WOMAN (9662) or from these organizations:

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), NIH, HHS
Phone: (866) 615-NIMH (6464)
Internet Address: http://www.nimh.nih.gov

Weight-control Information Network (WIN), NIDDK, NIH, HHS
Phone: (877) 946-4627
Internet Address: http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/nutrit/win.htm

Academy for Eating Disorders (AED)
Phone: (703) 556-9222
Internet Address: http://www.aedweb.org

Harvard Eating Disorders Center (HEDC)
Phone: (617) 236-7766
Internet Address: http://www.hedc.org

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
Phone: (847) 831-3438
Internet Address: http://www.anad.org

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
Phone: (800) 931-2237
Internet Address: http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

This FAQ was reviewed by Barbara E. Wolfe, PhD, RN, CS, FAAN, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School. 

Name: MOii | Date: May 12th, 2006 11:22 PM
IM thinking for starting to starve my self after i met this guy he started sayn i was fat or wansn't ass he thought i was ... would diet pills help me lose weight and fast and if yes wat gurls can tell me wat pills to take 


Name: luckii | Date: May 12th, 2006 11:23 PM
I WANT TO BE SKINNY AND FAST 

Name: luckii | Date: May 12th, 2006 11:24 PM
I WANT TO BE SKINNY AND FAST!!!!!! HOW Much wait will i lose in 1 week if i dont eat anything 

Name: EAT FOR YOUR HEALTH | Date: May 14th, 2006 12:25 AM
Healthy eatting Plan

Mix up your choices
within each food group
Focus on fruits. Eat a variety of fruits – whether fresh, frozen, canned or dried – rather than fruit juice for most of your fruit choices. For a 2,000 calorie diet, you will need 2 cups of fruit each day (for example, 1 small banana, 1 large orange, and 1/4 cup of dried apricots or peaches).
Vary your veggies. Eat more dark green veggies, such as broccoli, kale, and other dark leafy greens; orange veggies, such as carrots, sweetpotatoes, pumpkin, and winter squash; and beans and peas, such as pinto beans, kidney beans, black beans, garbanzo beans, split peas and lentils.
Get your calcium-rich foods. Get 3 cups of low-fat or fat-free milk – or an equivalent amount of low-fat yogurt and/or low-fat cheese (1 1/2 ounces of cheese equals one cup of milk) – every day. For kids aged 2 to 8, it's 2 cups of milk. If you don't or can't consume milk, choose lactose-free milk products and/or calcium-fortified foods and beverages.
Make half your grains whole. Eat at least 3 ounces of whole-grain cereals, breads, crackers, rice, or pasta every day. One ounce is about 1 slice of bread, 1 cup of breakfast cereal, or 1/2 cup of cooked rice or pasta. Look to see that grains such as wheat, rice, oats, or corn are referred to as 'whole' in the list of ingredients.
Go lean with protein. Choose lean meats and poultry. Bake it, broil it, or grill it. And vary your protein choices – with more fish, beans, peas, nuts and seeds.

Know the limits on fats, salt and sugars. Read the Nutrition Facts label on foods. Look for foods low in saturated fats and trans fats. Chose and prepare foods and beverages with a little salt (sodium) and/or sugars (caloric sweeteners).

What are the most important steps to a healthy diet?
The basic steps to good nutrition come from a diet that:

helps you either lose weight or keeps your BMI in the "healthy" range.

is balanced overall, with foods from all food groups, with lots of delicious fruits, vegetables, whole-grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products.

is low in saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol. Keep total fat intake between 20 to 35 percent of calories, with most fats coming from sources of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, such as fish, nuts, and vegetable oils.

includes a variety of grains daily, especially whole-grains, a good source of fiber.

includes a variety of fruits and vegetables (two cups of fruit and 2 1/2 cups of vegetables per day are recommended for a 2,000 calorie diet).

has a small number of calories from added sugars (like in candy, cookies, and cakes).

has foods prepared with less sodium or salt (aim for no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day, or about one teaspoon of salt per day).

does not include more than one drink per day (two drinks per day for men) if you drink alcoholic beverages.

I know a healthy diet means I should control my fat intake, but I'm confused by all the different kinds of fats in foods! How do I know which ones are ok and which ones to avoid?
There are different kinds of fats in our foods. Some can hurt our health, while others aren't so bad – some are even good for you! Here's what you need to know:

Monounsaturated fats (canola, olive and peanut oils, and avocados) and polyunsaturated fats (safflower, sesame, sunflower seeds, and many other nuts and seeds) don't raise your LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels but can raise your HDL ("good") cholesterol levels. To keep healthy, it is best to choose foods with these fats.

Saturated fat, trans fatty acids, and dietary cholesterol raise your LDL ("bad") blood cholesterol levels, which can lead to heart disease. Saturated fat is found mostly in food from animals, like beef, veal, lamb, pork, lard, poultry fat, butter, cream, whole milk dairy products, cheeses, and from some plants, such as tropical oils. Tropical oils include coconut, palm kernel, and palm oils that are found in commercial cakes, cookies, and salty snack foods. Unlike other plant oils, these oils have a lot of saturated fatty acids. Some processed foods (such as frozen dinners and canned foods) can be quite high in saturated fat — it' s best to check package labels before purchasing these types of foods.

Trans fatty acids (TFAs) are formed during the process of making cooking oils, margarine, and shortening and are in commercially fried foods, baked goods, cookies, and crackers. Some are naturally found in small amounts in some animal products, such as beef, pork, lamb, and the butterfat in butter and milk. In studies, TFAs tend to raise our total blood cholesterol. TFAs also tend to raise LDL ("bad") cholesterol and lower HDL ("good") cholesterol. One study found that the four main sources of trans fatty acids in women's diets come from margarine, meat (beef, pork, or lamb), cookies, and white bread. At this time, TFAs are not listed on nutrition labels, but that will soon change. Although it might take a couple of years to begin seeing it, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now asking food manufacturers to begin labeling TFA content. And some food manufacturers are announcing they are taking TFAs out of their food. 

Name: cassie | Date: May 14th, 2006 12:45 AM
you guys aren't fat! i'm the fat one jesus! i'm 14 5'2 174 lb. i'm the one who needs to go anorexic! actually i trying to! 

Name: rissa | Date: May 15th, 2006 2:14 AM
anorexia can occur with ocd alot of times. the reason you don't if you have it is beacause when you are anorexic you really believe your fat. which isn't true. and i know you know look hot when you were your normal weight. Anerexia can end up makeing u have heart problems. and you can even die.You need look into therapy something. and i don't meen those theapist who are stupid and don't listen, i meen a good one. 

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