From Liz, Age 14 - 08/22/01 - IP#: 66.44.48.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
I have a friend who is bullimic and she is really skinny anyway. She is a good athlete and doesn't need to be doing this to her body. Is there any way I can stop her?
Reply From Brandy, Age 15 - 08/19/02 - IP#: 24.222.194.xxx show message replied to go to original board
I have a friend that was belumic (wg sp). She told me not to tell anyone.. so I didn't. This girl plays on my soccer team, and one day she fainted in the middle of the feild. The paramedics came and were talking about how her teeth looked deteriotated and how sick she looked. I broke down crying and told them what I knew. They helped her out and now she's doing great. I shouldn't have waited that long to say anything. TELL SOMEONE.. your docter.. your mom.. her mom ANYONE just get your friend help. She may be upset for now... but i gaurentee she'll thank you for it later.. Much Love Brandy you can email me at Brandylee2000@hotmail.com IM HERE!
From Jacinta, Age 13 - 08/13/02 - IP#: 210.84.84.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
I am almost 5'8 and i weigh 78kg which is, i'm just guessing here, 170 something lbs. i am too embarrassed to do sport at school, so i'm always missing school. i want to lose weight REALLY quickly!! as in EXTREMELY quickly. Lately i've been throwing up after eating, but sometimes it doesn't work, i don't know why. i've tried starving myself, but i can't! i love food!!!! how can i get down to 60kg in a month or 2 months! i am so desperate!
Reply From Melanie, Age 12 - 08/13/02 - IP#: 142.163.8.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Dear Jacinta,
It is really dangerrous to throw up after you eat, you could become anerixc or lots of other things. And staving will make you thin but when you start eating again youwill gain back allmost everything. So you should exercise like walk each night, cut down on your food ( I have to work hard on that part),make a rule about junk food like I do only on the week-end( that means chocolate too), and drink lots of water. It works for me I've lost 5 pounds. And it doesn't take that long if you are set on doing it. You can do it! You just have to believe in yourself. Hope I helped.Bye
Melanie
From margo, Age 15 - 07/02/02 - IP#: 204.186.217.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
i know i've been writin a lot of message.. but i totally need some help i feel so down about myself and just KEEP EATING.. i can't take it anymore please help
Reply From Rachel, Age 16 - 07/02/02 - IP#: 216.154.0.xxx show message replied to go to original board
i had the same problem until recently.last year, i starved myself and when i got skinny, i started binging on junk food. i coudn't stop. what i did to stop it was to try not to be all by myself at house cuz if there was nobody around, i feel motivated to pig out. also, i tried slowly to stop pigging out.let's say if u pig out everyday, try to only pig out every other day and so on. good luck and u can do it!
Reply From Michelle, Age 14 - 04/15/02 - IP#: 63.168.31.xxx show message replied to go to original board
I got this from The World Book Millennium 2000: "Eating disorders. Some adolescents, especially females, become so concerned about weight control that they take drastic and dangerous measures to remain thin. Some overeat and then force themselves to vomit to avoid gaining weight. This pattern is associated with an eating disorder called bulimia. Young women with a disorder called anorexia nervosa actually starve themselves to keep their weight down. Adolescents with eating disorders have an extremely disturbed body image. They see themselves as overweight when they are actually underweight. Bulimia and anorexia nervosa are rare before the age of 10. It was once believed that eating disorders were more common in North America and Western Europe than in other parts of the world, and were more common among the prosperous and well educated. However, research in the late 1990's found... (view more)I got this from The World Book Millennium 2000: "Eating disorders. Some adolescents, especially females, become so concerned about weight control that they take drastic and dangerous measures to remain thin. Some overeat and then force themselves to vomit to avoid gaining weight. This pattern is associated with an eating disorder called bulimia. Young women with a disorder called anorexia nervosa actually starve themselves to keep their weight down. Adolescents with eating disorders have an extremely disturbed body image. They see themselves as overweight when they are actually underweight. Bulimia and anorexia nervosa are rare before the age of 10. It was once believed that eating disorders were more common in North America and Western Europe than in other parts of the world, and were more common among the prosperous and well educated. However, research in the late 1990's found these disorders to be common among all social and economic levels, and in many countries throughout the world."****So, if you have irregular or abnormal eating or exercising patterns, you probably have some type of disorder. I hope you will seek help as soon as possible. (view less)
From ann, Age 15 - 02/28/02 - IP#: 66.69.70.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
I just binged on like 6 bowls of cereal this morning and for dinner, ive tried to self-induce vomitting but i can't get myself to do it, i know its bad, but i need too because i ate so much and ill gain too much weight that i can't work off, how can easily self induce vomitting?
Reply From ----------, Age 13 - 03/02/02 - IP#: 64.12.103.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Don't dop it! I watched a vidio in health class in it says once you do it for a long period of time you can't stop. Then you are losing a lot of weight and will have to be put on IV so you can have food in your system ( and that probably hurts to have a wire through your whole body feeding you food!).
From Luisa, Age 13 - 08/22/01 - IP#: 213.123.13.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Hi candy or somebody mail me i know i won't loose weight on my own Candy please mail i'm 13 105 pounds 5'5 luisa.alexander@btinternet.com Luisa
Reply From Missy, Age 27 - 08/24/01 - IP#: 64.12.101.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Honey you are not even close to overweight. I am also 5'5'' and I am 115 lbs and I am very thin. What you need hun is not a diet but body image help.
From Kate, Age 15 - 08/09/01 - IP#: 12.79.37.xxx go to original board
Several people have posted messages about eating disorders, and I'd like to say my piece, as well. After being aneroxic (as well as purging food when I was backed into eating) for three years, I have finally started on the road to recovery. Some people seem to think that being aneroxic or bulimic means being thin and nothing else. During my years of severely restricting my food intake and forcing myself to throw up what I did eat, I lost so much more than weight. Whenever I went to brush or even touch my hair, it would come out in huge clumps in my hands due to a protein deficiency. I am very into singing, but purging so often left my glands swollen and my throat sore. I have the beginnings of osteoperosis which has no cure and it will only get worse as I get older. Because of this, I am no longer allowed to swim on my school's team- something I greatly enjoyed. When my parents finally... (view more)Several people have posted messages about eating disorders, and I'd like to say my piece, as well. After being aneroxic (as well as purging food when I was backed into eating) for three years, I have finally started on the road to recovery. Some people seem to think that being aneroxic or bulimic means being thin and nothing else. During my years of severely restricting my food intake and forcing myself to throw up what I did eat, I lost so much more than weight. Whenever I went to brush or even touch my hair, it would come out in huge clumps in my hands due to a protein deficiency. I am very into singing, but purging so often left my glands swollen and my throat sore. I have the beginnings of osteoperosis which has no cure and it will only get worse as I get older. Because of this, I am no longer allowed to swim on my school's team- something I greatly enjoyed. When my parents finally realized that I had an eating disorder, they took me out of school so I could go into treatment at a hospital. I missed months of important education, and when I finally did go back to school people didn't stop gossipping for weeks. This is the norm for an eating disorder patient- I was no exception. Now that I am recovered and have reached a healthy weight, my life has changed completely for the better. Although I'm sad about the things I lost because of my eating disorder, I'm grateful that I was able to recover. So all you people who think aneroxic is cool, I think you need to ask yourselves: how cool is it to have permanent bone damage, lose hair, and finally leave school in the middle of the year to get treatment? Obesity isn't healthy, but aneroxia and bulimia are just as unhealthy. If you are overweight and it is affecting your health then of course its good to lose a few pounds THE HEALTHY WAY. Which is not skipping meals and forcing yourself to throw up. (view less)
From Ben, Age 13 - 08/06/01 - IP#: 209.47.160.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Hi. This is my first time on this site. I need help bad. I have been fat for 6 or 7 years now. I am 4'10 and weigh a huge 400 pounds. This makes me feel so sad and unhappy. So I eat. And I mean eat. When I get really unhappy I can eat 2 x-large pizzas myself. My stretche marks line my body. I have a donut sized belly butten. I need specially made cloths. I tried to find cloths at normal stores but they didn't fit. 2 years ago I was at a friend's house swimming. I put my new swim suit on and the seems exploded the seconde I bent over. I just feel so bad. Please help me. I need all the help and comments I can get.
Reply From Kimberly, Age 16 - 08/06/01 show message replied to go to original board
I think that you really need help from a doctor. Dieting may not be for you because of your eating habits, but you gotta start somewhere. First you need a positive attitude about losing weight so you can kick that extreme binging on food that you do. And whatever exercise that you can do, DO IT!!
Good luck, I hope you do well.
From Crystal, Age 16 - 08/05/01 - IP#: 198.145.251.xxx go to original board
Hey, I've studied alot on Anorexia and Bulimia. I just wanted to tell you guys a little about it, for those that are thinking about it or have it. Starving to death is NOT pretty, it is an UGLY and painful death. Starved bodies ache all the time, the skin bruises, the muscles cramp and deteriorate, the brain slows and slurs. (There is nothing glamorous about that), the bones splinter, hurt and break. The body is constantly weak and cant sleep restfully (why? because your body thinks it needs to stay up and find food.) the mouth dries, the eyes fog (some ppl will go blind from starving), the heart beats hard and painfully, and there can be many scary moments prior to actual death where the body feels so sick and like it's dying (Because it is). Only a doctor can tell the amount of damage and decay that has already occured inside of you. But dont lie to yourself that you cant die or you... (view more)Hey, I've studied alot on Anorexia and Bulimia. I just wanted to tell you guys a little about it, for those that are thinking about it or have it. Starving to death is NOT pretty, it is an UGLY and painful death. Starved bodies ache all the time, the skin bruises, the muscles cramp and deteriorate, the brain slows and slurs. (There is nothing glamorous about that), the bones splinter, hurt and break. The body is constantly weak and cant sleep restfully (why? because your body thinks it needs to stay up and find food.) the mouth dries, the eyes fog (some ppl will go blind from starving), the heart beats hard and painfully, and there can be many scary moments prior to actual death where the body feels so sick and like it's dying (Because it is). Only a doctor can tell the amount of damage and decay that has already occured inside of you. But dont lie to yourself that you cant die or you aren't really sick just because you dont look positively terrifying. You should be scared. If you have an eating disorder you could DIE if you are lucky you'll cause minimal permanent damage to your body. You only have ONE body in this life.
And for you bulimics...Bulimia is life threatening every time you purge. Most bulimics die over a toilet bowl, and most die in the act of purging, and are found unconscious next to the tooilet. You know this cause you feel your own heart racinng each time you make yourself purge. The sudden change in electrolyte balance can stop the heart from beating. The truth is that if you are willing to Die to look a certain way you have something more complicated going on and this is when it becomes a "Disorder".......There ought to be Internal Mirrors instead of External ones. Anyway I hope you all understand what you would be doing to your bodies and the risks your willing to take to "look" skinny. (view less)
From Sheila, Age 15 - 08/02/01 - IP#: 24.162.104.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
HI everyone! Ive been trying to loose weight but its been very hard! My friend lost 20 pounds i one month and i was amazed! i asked how did she do it? she told me by binging or purging it was one of those words! Im 5'4 amd i weight 188! i would like to way 168 by the end of august or in the beginning of aughusr! can you please help me! Also if you had tried binging or purging i would like to hear form you! thank you!
Reply From Janet, Age 16 - 08/03/01 show message replied to go to original board
I replied to another girl who was considering purging.
It's not cool, you shouldn't mess with it. And I suggest you tell your friend to get help too before she dies. My cousin has brain damage from purging, she has lost a lot of her back teeth, and has already had a heart attack. Only 23 years old too. We were really close but now she barely understands me. You can lose ten pounds in one month by doing the right things. It will make you feel really good about yourslef. Just be patient. Binging and purging is a really really stupid thing to do. There are a lot more side affects then I told you about. Go to some web sites and read up on it before you decide you want to slowly kill yourself.
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 loop, Age 15 - 08/03/01 show message replied to go to original board
purging is a retarded thing to do, i don't suggest it. over time it will rip holes in your esophagus, make your teeth disgusting, and you could have heart problems. And it doesn't make you 'lose weight'. The short term effects are terrible breath, severely chapped lips (from stomach acid), constant hunger, and chest pains.
From Sheila, Age 15 - 08/02/01 - IP#: 24.162.104.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
HI everyone! Ive been trying to loose weight but its been very hard! My friend lost 20 pounds i one month and i was amazed! i asked how did she do it? she told me by binging or purging it was one of those words! Im 5'4 amd i weight 188! i would like to way 168 by the end of august or in the beginning of aughusr! can you please help me! Also if you had tried binging or purging i would like to hear form you! thank you!
Reply From Marina, Age 13 - 08/02/01 show message replied to go to original board
purging is an eating disorder also known as Bulimia.....When you throw up your food which is the worst way to lose weight. It CAN kill you. Its also really bad for your throat. Once you get mixed up in it you can't get out and one day you WILL recover from bulimia (unless you die from it) and you WILL gain all that (and maybe even more) back! Bulimia is an addiction. Binging (i think) is when you eat like crazy. and Binging & purging is when you eat a lot & just throw it all up! I suggest you leave that way alone and do it the healthy way!
From Courtney, Age 13 - 03/24/01 - IP#: 63.11.166.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
After reading some of your messages, I realized how badly I need help. Do you now what it feels like to wear a tight girtle everyday and still have to suck it up to butten up your jeans. And do you know what it feels like to gain 30lbs(!!!) in 1 summer. And on top of the big belly that hangs out a mile, I'm totally flat chested which means my stomach shows even more. My own grandmother teases me about my wieght ever time I see her. 185 lbs at 5'3"!!! I'm really thinking about hardly eating and maybe bulima when i get older if this program doesn't help. And I feel so bad because when teachers mix up me with this girl from school (we look NOTHING alike), I know all they see is two fat girls. And do you remember that old Jello song "J-E-L-L-O It's alive!"? IF you think it's bad when other people would say it but when I think about it about myself that's just horrable. And everytime I see mt next door neighbor, he either says "you can't sat you ain't fat now" or me makes some comment about my pot belly. There is a Abslide at me house but I don't use it because it is so painful. But if I do that and Taebo will I be thin? What do you recommend? please reply or e-mail me at girlsonly11@hotmail.com Thank you and please help me.
Reply From koral, Age 14 - 04/21/01 show message replied to go to original board
Forget about bulimia! This will only make you ill and feel terrible, believe me I have tried! Diets are deffinately the best thing, I used to wiegh 11stone and I am only 5.7"! I went on a sensible diet, loads of fruit and veggies (urgh!!!) and did loads of exercise and now I only weigh 6.5stone. You can do it if you try, Good luck!!!!!
From ~*perferenonameforreasons, Age 15 - 01/09/01 - IP#: 216.209.109.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
hey all! well im in need of some major help! i think im balimic(or however u spell it) but i dont know if i really am, it all started last week, i know im overweight and wanted to do sumpin bout it but everything i try just didnt work so the last 3 day i havent eaten and when i do i throw it up( but i have only done it 3 times) is that bad? and if so what should i do bout it?? please help! thanx for ur time
Reply From Lauren, Age 14 - 01/22/01 show message replied to go to original board
Okay, first of all, bulimia is VERY bad for you. I tried t a few times awhile ago too, and believe me it doesn't work. Sure, you may feel empty and it may feel like you are losing weight but when you do that, you only lost 10% of whatever you ate. Throwing up also makes more acid come in your mouth, making your breath bad, your teeth decay, and gives you sores in your mouth. And the act of sticking your fingers down your throat makes your throat hurt badly, as if you were sick. Please don't do this, I didn't much care that it would mess up my health, what I cared about is my teeth and breath mostly.. I have already had braces and my teeth are totally perfect now, and I want them to stay that way.. I also have a boyfriend and I don't think he would appreciate kissing me with the taste of thrown up food and extra acid in my mouth (brushing your teeth DOES NOT get it all out, trust... (view more)Okay, first of all, bulimia is VERY bad for you. I tried t a few times awhile ago too, and believe me it doesn't work. Sure, you may feel empty and it may feel like you are losing weight but when you do that, you only lost 10% of whatever you ate. Throwing up also makes more acid come in your mouth, making your breath bad, your teeth decay, and gives you sores in your mouth. And the act of sticking your fingers down your throat makes your throat hurt badly, as if you were sick. Please don't do this, I didn't much care that it would mess up my health, what I cared about is my teeth and breath mostly.. I have already had braces and my teeth are totally perfect now, and I want them to stay that way.. I also have a boyfriend and I don't think he would appreciate kissing me with the taste of thrown up food and extra acid in my mouth (brushing your teeth DOES NOT get it all out, trust me.)Instead of being bulimic, exercise and go on a diet, with less carbos, less fats, less sweets and more fruits, veggies, and WATER!! Water's VERY important, soft drinks are SO bad for you, even the diet kinds. GOOD LUCK, and I hope I helped you!! (view less)
From ~*perferenonameforreasons, Age 15 - 01/09/01 - IP#: 216.209.109.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
hey all! well im in need of some major help! i think im balimic(or however u spell it) but i dont know if i really am, it all started last week, i know im overweight and wanted to do sumpin bout it but everything i try just didnt work so the last 3 day i havent eaten and when i do i throw it up( but i have only done it 3 times) is that bad? and if so what should i do bout it?? please help! thanx for ur time
Reply From Faran, Age 13 - 01/13/01 show message replied to go to original board
i hope your not balemic! but if u are u should get help. first of all, try to stop throwing up, and even if you not hungry, try to eat, even a little. its not healthy if u dont! and if that doesnt work, tell ur parents! this is majorly serious! i kno its hard to tell them sumthin like that, but try!
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