Posted by Not a Fitness Pro on October 31, 1999 at 13:49:50:
In Reply to: eating disorder posted by Cherie on October 30, 1999 at 22:52:06:
: I have had this eating disorder for almost a year now and desperately want to shake it off, but can't.
: I will chew up food and spit it out. I don't know why I do this, but it is a constant thing I can't stop. I do this to foods I would not dare eat before such as cake, cookies, ice cream, donuts, and really fattening and unhealthy stuff. My mind is set that if i don't swallow it, then I am not taking in any calories or fat. But I am...I have gained like ten pounds and am just miserable. I wish I could stop and take control of my eating...now it just seems impossible shake it off. Whenever I am craving something, I do this without thinking twice. I need help, what can I do to shake this off> I don't even know why I do it, out of boredom--who knows. Please just help me and fast, I am so miserable right now--all I can think about is how to get rid of it, but then I just go and do it again. What's wrong with me--I was never like this....I think I am obsessed with food, that's all I ever think about.
: please help me, I am desperate....this may not seem like a big deal, but believe me---it is. This sounds so crazy but you are the only one who knows and if i could just change and get back on the right track, I could get on with my life.
Cherie,
Most likely your body is not recieving it's daily nutritional requirements. When you starve yourself,
your body's metabolism slows down, so that when you do eat, it doesn't burn off as many calories. There are
several ways you can kick-start your metabolism again so that your body will return to burning fat and
calories at a normal rate. My advice is to talk to a nutritionist, a doctor, and/or a psychologist about
both your eating disorder and getting your body back to it's normal state.
NaFP