Eating Disorder

[Giantsbran1227]

Hey guys. I have been battling an eating disorder for about a year now. I know it seems strange coming from a male but it's the truth. I was chubby last year and decided to get in shape and was able to loose alot of weight. Now I am skinny and all i think about is food. I fear putting back on 1 pound because I fear people will start to look at me as being fat again. Im hungry all the time and I know my body is not at its "natural" weight. I beg you all for your prayers and will be extremely grateful for any of them. This eating disorder is drawing me away from God, my family, my friends, and my life. I hope I can realize that the TRUE thing that matters is on the inside and not on the outside or on the scale. God bless and Live Righteous!

 

[cassie121]

*praying* And man, just go to God it's the best thing you can do.

 

[andreaTERRORface]

I'll be praying for you.

 

[Giantsbran1227]

Thanks guys. My biggest fear is that people have learned to indentify me by my body and aesthetics. Its like all I have now and I fear that if I loose it, I will loose the admiration of my friends and family. My thinking has become so thwarted.

 

[ChoirCupcake]

I used to have a sort of eating disorder too. People thought I was anorexic.

I know what it's like, wanting to maintain a certain body image, but you have to realize that the shape of your body doesn't determine your worth to anyone. I mean, you seriously have to tell yourself, "NO, I will not believe the lie that I will lose my friends and families respect and acceptance. I am fully accepted in Jesus, and by these people I hold dear."

God told me recently not to put so much worth on humans' opinions. In the end, we are all the same. We've all got issues.

I want to encourage you to look at yourself in a different light, not by appearance so much as by what kind of person you ARE. Your strengths, your talents, etc.

Yes, take care of yourself. Eat right, exercise, but don't let that become your god. It won't satisfy you. At your age, I thought being skinny, a size zero, would mean that everyone would like me. When I didn't get all the attention I thought I deserved. I gained twenty pounds, then twenty more. And people still tell me I'm skinny.

Body image changes. Your true worth does not. Whether you are chubby or skinny, you are worth a LOT to your friends and family and God especially. They want to see you happy... and healthy. And since this isn't healthy, you can do something about it, and gain some muscle weight and even a little fat. Fat is good in moderation!

 

[Giantsbran1227]

Great advice choir. Its good to know Im not alone.

 

[david13]

i've never been chubby or anything but lately, I don't feel like eating anything

 

[MehGuy]

Looks just keep a safe normal weight for a guy. You can have some fat. Just relax.

 

[Marycita]

Hey guys. I have been battling an eating disorder for about a year now. I know it seems strange coming from a male but it's the truth. I was chubby last year and decided to get in shape and was able to loose alot of weight. Now I am skinny and all i think about is food. I fear putting back on 1 pound because I fear people will start to look at me as being fat again. Im hungry all the time and I know my body is not at its "natural" weight. I beg you all for your prayers and will be extremely grateful for any of them. This eating disorder is drawing me away from God, my family, my friends, and my life. I hope I can realize that the TRUE thing that matters is on the inside and not on the outside or on the scale. God bless and Live Righteous!

I'll be praying for you

Do your family and friends realize this is happening?

And..have you considered getting professional help?

 

[icarusforde]

Praying for ya.

 

[ChoirCupcake]

Great advice choir. Its good to know Im not alone.

You're welcome. And always remember you are not alone. Everyone experiences an extent of this type of problem. Some just not as severe... some people may even have worse thoughts and problems. Yet we can all look to God and be rescued just the same.

 

[Windmill]

plenty of guys have eating disorders (and girls too sadly ) While I didn't have a disorder, I probably got close to borderline in my obsession over what I ate. But I got over it. You will too.

Don't give up, there is light at the end of the tunnel you'll get past it.

 

[Giantsbran1227]

I had pizza for the first time today in months and didnt worry about a thing! God Bless you all.

 

[Marycita]

Good for you

 

[icarusforde]

I had pizza for the first time today in months and didnt worry about a thing! God Bless you all.

Shot.... What sorta pizza?

 

[DarkLegend28]

Eating disorders are more about control rather than food. I think you are in the clear and maybe just overreacting a little.

And I don't think its strange. Its normal for guys to be concious about their appearance just as much as girls are.

 

[AeBal]

I had pizza for the first time today in months and didnt worry about a thing! God Bless you all.

Pizza. You should try Alfredo.

And I don't think its strange. Its normal for guys to be concious about their appearance just as much as girls are.

Also I heard more guys are worried about appreances than girls.

 

[EiSlehc]

Pizza. You should try Alfredo.

WHa!!? Pizza is the epicness.


Anyways, I'll be keepin ya in my prayers!
Just hang tight Buddy, and give it to God.
Ohhh, good verse btw ---> John 16:33

 

[KTskater]

I'm praying for ya.
I used to know a guy who was bulimic, so you're not the only guy with an eating disorder.

 

[Rin]

I kinda know what you mean. Struggling with weight problems and being concerned about your appearance is something difficult to go through and get over. I'll be praying for you.

I hope you can overcome this obstacle and that things improve for you.