Whats too far? *trigger*

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Is purging after say, lunch and dinner such a bad thing? I am so obesse, I just want to loose weight. So, I may eat breakfast and keep it down but purge for lunch and dinner. And I can't really find anything wrong with this. I am not killing myself, I am just limiting what I am eating by purging.

 

[PureGrace]

Yes it would be wrong...here is why: No matter what reason you are purging for, it is still just that: purging. Doing this is still bulimia, and could be life thretening if is continued, down the line. If you want to lose weight, do it in a healthy way. Ask your mom if she would get you a gym membership, and go work out, or start taking walks every night. Create a healthy diet that still gives you the nutrients that you need!

I'll keep you in my prayers

Kate

 

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But, if I am still eating, I don't see the problem.

 

[madison1101]

Purging is very dangerous. The acid from your stomach erodes the enamel on the teeth. The purging action also causes ulcers to form on the esophagus because the acid erodes the esophagus. It can also cause a hiatal hernia, which is when the entrance to the stomach from the esophagus becomes too stretched it can't keep food from creeping back up into the esophagus.

If you need to lose weight, get help from a nutritionist for a healthy diet for an adolescent girl. Your body is still growing and needs certain nutrients in certain quantities so that you can have a healthy body for when you are an adult. Also, develop an exercise program. Go out for a sport at school, like track or basketball. The exercise will be great for you. See if you can go to a YMCA and get a membership and take exercise classes, or swim regularly.

 

[Music4Hym777]

Yes it would be wrong...here is why: No matter what reason you are purging for, it is still just that: purging. Doing this is still bulimia, and could be life thretening if is continued, down the line. If you want to lose weight, do it in a healthy way. Ask your mom if she would get you a gym membership, and go work out, or start taking walks every night. Create a healthy diet that still gives you the nutrients that you need!

I'll keep you in my prayers

Kate

Sorry the nutritionist in me is coming out, but technically not all purging is classified as bulimia, there are purging anorexics. Which is actually what it sounds more like, bulimia has to be where you binge first, where as anorexia is simply getting rid of the calories.

Purging is very dangerous. The acid from your stomach erodes the enamel on the teeth. The purging action also causes ulcers to form on the esophagus because the acid erodes the esophagus. It can also cause a hiatal hernia, which is when the entrance to the stomach from the esophagus becomes too stretched it can't keep food from creeping back up into the esophagus.

Take it from someone who knows this all to well, my teeth not only have erosion (the hygenist at the dentists office told me I did and showed the dentist who also said I did), but sensitive teeth because of that erosion. My esophagus started to erode, but not much....the absolute worst is the hiatal hernia....believe me I never thought it would happen to me....but I am now on medication because mine is really bad and there are times when I will be eating at a restaurant like Olive Garden and when we are about to start eating dessert I will just throw up some of my food at the table, it is really embarrassing and not fun at all. Then I get stares from everyone like why did I just do that. Especially people that know that I have the problem, so it really is not fun! You dont want to have to live with that do you?

If you need to lose weight, get help from a nutritionist for a healthy diet for an adolescent boy. Your body is still growing and needs certain nutrients in certain quantities so that you can have a healthy body for when you are an adult. Also, develop an exercise program. Go out for a sport at school, like track or basketball. The exercise will be great for you. See if you can go to a YMCA and get a membership and take exercise classes, or swim regularly.

This is great advice. My favorite is walking, I have a CD specifically for walking that is set so that it gives you a nice warm up and cool down and you walk to the beat of the music on the CD. It is by Kim Alexis...called "Praise Walk" they also have videos and DVDs but I use the CD since I live in a dorm and dont have a TV.

 

[blessedmomof5]

bulimia, rarely works, unless you are anorexic also....and does it really work then bc most an will not go on a true bulimic binge.... not capable stonach could not.....
so this is what i have found for you..

Bulimia rarely works well for weight loss.



When someone says, "I'd rather die than be fat," she might: the loss of potassium and other minerals from bulimia can lead to heart problems, and even death

 

[PhantomMullet24]

But, if I am still eating, I don't see the problem.

I'm a newbie, and forgive me if maybe I overstep my boundaries, but I have to disagree with this. You can limit your eating by watching your portion sizes. Bulimia is a disease, and one I've struggled with for 3 years. In fact I've been struggling a lot since I've been home from college.

Bulimia *does* destroy your body- it erodes tooth enamel, makes your stomach acid disintegrate, and so forth. Please be safe about your weight loss, I beg of you. I'm obese too, and it's very very hard to learn to lose weight in a healthy way, as opposed to throwing it up.

If you ever wanna talk, message me!

 

[blessedmomof5]

PhantomMullet24,

Welcome, and sure chime in....may i ask a questio to maybe prove a point..... i could be wrong i am anorexic, with bulimic tendencies, anyway did you find when you purged, did you lost weight? because when i hear people say i am bulimic i go on a binge and i have seen and of of there binges, i wonder and have seen studies done that there is noway to get all those calories back up, it may look like alot and i am sure it is, sorry for the graphics, but alot get obsorbed, before reguration...... now i only ask because maybe that will help the op...... thanks
Denise

 

[alilsa]

So, if you think it is a sin to throw up, how about taking a bunch of laxatives a sin? That will make you lose you food and not mess up your esophagus. That isn't either bulemia or anorexic is it? I did stuff to make my stomach tear up but the problem was when I had to go too much at work and I didn't want to that time. An old pastor said that was how she lost weight by taking alot of laxatives, so it couldn't be a sin if preachers do it. Who ever said, "I'd rather die than to be fat"? could since 15% of the people with depression die, as oppose to 10% of the people with ED die. Especially people who are depressed because they are really fat. (I'm saying it wrong, sorry). I was told it was a sin to cut, so I was trying to change over to having an ED instead since I can't deal with whatever is bothering me and can't admit to feeling suicidal.

 

[blessedmomof5]

Forgive me if i am wrong, but did the Lord not say
everything is permissable, but everything is not benefial? so where does the sin come in, and i thought we were all sinners? please if i misunderstood something i am sorry,,,,

 

[PhantomMullet24]

An old pastor said that was how she lost weight by taking alot of laxatives, so it couldn't be a sin if preachers do it.

It can be a sin if preachers do it. They're no more perfect than the rest of us. Preachers cheat on their spouses, taxes, and do Lord knows what else everyday, but that doesn't make it right. Taking laxatives is an eating disorder on its own.

And Denise I lost about 30 lbs at the height of my bulimia. Forgive me but I didn't understand the rest of your post I'm probably tired though!

 

[madison1101]

So, if you think it is a sin to throw up, how about taking a bunch of laxatives a sin? That will make you lose you food and not mess up your esophagus. That isn't either bulemia or anorexic is it? I did stuff to make my stomach tear up but the problem was when I had to go too much at work and I didn't want to that time. An old pastor said that was how she lost weight by taking alot of laxatives, so it couldn't be a sin if preachers do it. Who ever said, "I'd rather die than to be fat"? could since 15% of the people with depression die, as oppose to 10% of the people with ED die. Especially people who are depressed because they are really fat. (I'm saying it wrong, sorry). I was told it was a sin to cut, so I was trying to change over to having an ED instead since I can't deal with whatever is bothering me and can't admit to feeling suicidal.

The diagnosis of bulimia includes any compensatory behavior to get rid of the calories consumed, and that includes laxatives or excessive exercise.

Every week when I go to treatment I have to answer a bunch of questions about my symptoms. That includes use of laxatives and diuretics, which are symptomatic of bulimics.

Who cares if a pastor used laxatives to lose weight? Pastors sin just like the rest of us. Abusing laxatives can cause dehydration and make the bowels lazy so they become dependent on the chemicals to make them move the food out and move the stools out.

There are healthy ways to cope with excessive weight and emotions. Purging in any form is an unhealthy way to deal with it.

Trish

 

[Link]

First of all, isn't bulimia throwing up so you can eat more? Like, stuffing yourself then throwing up then eating more then throwing up? Atleast thats what my medical text says. But I still can't quite see how just limiting what you eat buy purging is bad. I guess I am stupid.

Never really should have made this thread in the first place...

 

[bumblebee62331]

First of all, isn't bulimia throwing up so you can eat more? Like, stuffing yourself then throwing up then eating more then throwing up? Atleast thats what my medical text says. But I still can't quite see how just limiting what you eat buy purging is bad. I guess I am stupid.

Never really should have made this thread in the first place...

Your medical texts aren't quite right. Normally they eat, then throw it up, but don't keep eating. You are thinking of binging and purging - where you eat lots of food, usually junk food, and then throw it up. But they don't keep doing it over and over straight away.

Do you not see how making yourself throw up every time you eat is bad for you? I'm confused. You mentioned medical text. If you are studying medicine and medical things, how can you not see this is a problem?

Don't be ashamed about making threads. When you make one, you have to understand that not everyone will agree with you, or share the same viewpoint, or even like what you say. That's a risk you have to acknowledge and take. You did start this thread, people have replied. Take our replies and run with it, or ignore them, but don't start regretting making the thread. We have helped in some way haven't we?

 

[madison1101]

If you are reading a medical text, then research the negative effects that purging have on the digestive system and teeth. Research the acid in the stomach and what it will do to the esophagus and the teeth. Research what the effect of dependency on laxatives does to the large and small intestines. Obviously my previous posts aren't good enough to satisfy your curiosity.

But, if you are interested in a medical opinion, why don't you ask your family doctor what the effects are? While you are there, ask about healthy ways to lose weight and keep it off.

You are young enough to start developing healthy eating and exercise patterns. The choice is yours.

Trish