When Is It An Eating Disorder?

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When Is It An Eating Disorder?Eating disorders often involve using control over food to compensate for overwhelming or painful emotions. The following are common signs and symptoms that you may recognize in yourself or in your loved ones:

a.. Significant and rapid weight loss b.. Excessive worry about weight and appearance c.. Binge eating d.. Secretive behavior or frequent disappearance e.. Skipping meals f.. Dramatic changes in weight

g.. Daily or more frequent weigh-ins on the scale h.. Excessive exerciseIf you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you may need to take a step back from the diet and reevaluate your goals and methods. Are you more concerned about your weight and appearance than improving your overall health and fitness? Weight loss is a definite benefit of dieting but should not be your sole motivation. You should also have realistic expectations about how quickly you will lose weight while dieting - slow and steady is the goal!

If you are dealing with an eating disorder, it is important that you seek professional help from a physician, psychotherapist, or counselor. For more information on eating disorders, visit the Web site of the National Eating Disorders Association<>.

http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/<

http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/>-- Diana Gonzalez Nothing wastes more energy than worrying - the longer a problem is carried, the heavier it gets. Don't take things too seriously - live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.

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