ok here's the thing. i feel better when i don't eat and i'm obsessed with losing weight!!! i am also 14 and i weigh 120. i don't kno why but i want to be skinny so bad. i've even skipped meals and stuff like that. i'm also a diebetic and my mom constantly nags at me to eat but i don't. is there something wrong?
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Don't worry!!!! Keep doing just as you have been, soon you'll be VERY skinny because you'll be dead. Well... seriously. Just eat healthy and do exercise, it's not necessary to skip meals or anything. have cereal and fruits in the morning. Eat veggies at lunch and have a small piece of fish at night. Go swimming or join a volleyball team, you'll make friends and loose weight!!
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Check this height/weight chart. This is a guideline... keep in mind that there are always exceptions, but if you find that you are out of the range you may want to consider that you might be underweight.\n\nAlso ask yourself...  Do you hate to eat? Do you eat ice cream? Potato chips? Pizza? Anorexia is more than just being skinny. It is a way that people relate to food and eating. If you eat when you are hungry and don't worry about it, I would say you are just naturally skinny.\n\nWhen you start refusing to eat certain foods because they have too much fat, when you look at yourself in the mirror and think you look fat all the time, when you obsess about your figure... those are danger signs. If you don't really think about what you are eating, and don't ignore your hunger, you are probably just skinny.\n\nIts ok to be skinny unless you get there through unhealthy means.\n\nAnorexia - losing weight through not eating, \nand\nBulemia - throwing up after you eat\nare both unhealthy. If you think you have one of these tell your doctor. These can have severe consequences including interefering with your ability to have children later.
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(5'5" - 112 lbs)\nIf I'm thirsty I only drink water (NO SODA), and only one glass of milk in the morning.. But that's only because I don't like milk.  Milk is nutritious, but one shouldnt over-drink it, maybe two to three glasses a day at the most.  \nUm.. recently I've been taking up the habit of just taking a walk with my iPod whenever I'm bored instead of lounging on the sofa watching stupid chicks whine on MTV or slumped on a bench thinking about how boring some of my.. not-that-close friends can get =X\nHm.. I don't eat meat in large proportions, but I freakin' love my carbs.  Carbs keep me feeling full just enough so I won't snack, but it doesn't make me feel bloated and greasy the way a steak does. \nI try not to eat candy too much, I hardly ever buy it.. which is really hard when like every other kid in my high school is selling bars for fundraisers.  Only every now and then I get tempted when they offer me a discount =X I don't eat sugary, artificial fruit flavored candies that make my teeth feel icky, but I don't think I could ever give up dark chocolate (or milk chocolate with something in it).  I have a sweet tooth.. fruit makes me so happy =X\nI also practice pilates for about 20-30 minutes before I go to sleep on most nights unless I'm too tired, and once a week I practice techniques from my old dance class.  ..It's hard dance stuff, like.. (I never got my splits down, I'm really bad at it, but) different kinds of kicks (front, front and backwards, side, and circles), cartwheels, handstands, a type of jump-kick, back-bends, and.. exercises like that to keep my blood pumping because usually I'm just sitting in a chair.. on the comp, on the piano, on the guitar, at school.. all the time.\nMy last haircut looks really shitty, and I'd go fix it, but I'm trying to hold on to a pact I made myself.  I want to let my hair grow out until it's just long enough to donate to cancer, and then I'm going to shave it Natalie Portman-short (God I love her..) and donate it.\n\n.. =X
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There is something very wrong, with you if you WANT to become anorexic....anorexia is a very serious disease in which you can die from. Once anorexic it will take over your entire life, and you will lose yourself within this disease. I think you wanting to be skinny is the least of your worries you have major issues with your self-esteem to deal with first. I currently have a friend right now suffering from this disease and I KNOW for a fact that she would'nt wish this illness on anyone in the world, not even her own worst enemy. I am sure you have many people in your life who love and care for you and would not want to see this illness take over your life. Anorexia is a serious, serious, condition, I pray that you will not think such things anymore! Remember that you are beautiful just the way you are and if you are truly not happy with the way you look, then I suggest you cut back on calories and work out at a normal routine.
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i weigh the same but you're like half a foot taller. i would just say to eat whatever u feel like eating.. dont restrict yourself from anything but remember to keep it healthy. PLZ dont take the advice of those saying u must eat  tons of junk food and not execize because it makes your situation worse. if u do, you'll regret it later on. trust me im going to thru the same thing and its working for me. good luck and i hope u recover. =)
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you might be a little underweight,  the real questions are are you eating well and exercising enough.  Be your own trainer and nutritionist, the basic rules to healthy living are no soda, no fast food, lots of chicken, fish, fresh (not canned that’s bad) fruits and vegies, whole wheat stuff, yogurt. Not so many cakes and donuts and cookies. Basic common sense for eating, you just need to enforce it. Get all the bad stuff out of the house right away, just toss it or give it away while your still motivated. No alcohol if that applies. Some juice but make sure its all natural, because the ones that aren't are loaded with sugar and a leading cause in diabetes in children and adults. Lots of water, 3-4 liters a day, not all at once, but spread it out. Its really easy to down a liter or two while your watching tv or on the computer. Also drink some after you eat the bigger meals of the day, it helps your body pick out the nutrients in food when your food is more spread apart.  You also need to stay away from any sports drinks unless you’ve just had a long workout and then you need to limit yourself.  Most atheletes mix Gatorade with water because its two  complex for your body to get all the nutrients out of.  It needs to be diluted.  These rules may be hard to adapt to at first so start with cutting out the things you know you can live without.  Then work from there.  Remember these are  perfect eating habits, it can take you a while to work into it.   Another important point is getting the right amount of sleep every night.  You need 8-9 hours of sleep each night for your body to function correctly.  Set up a routine for yourself and go to bed at about the same time each night.  \nAs for exercise, lots of cardio. Find something you like. If you have never exercised much before, start with walking 30 minutes a day at a brisk pace. Move on to different terrains that include hills and increase the time spent. After a week or two, try jogging the route. No matter what find an activity you enjoy. Walking to jogging is just an example, try hiking, rollerblading, biking. Once you get into a regular routine, if your not happy with the level of difficulty, try signing up with a gym. Spinning, pilates or kickboxing classes are great. It will also introduce you to working with weights. Talk to a trainer for instruction before using any weights. A cheap investment is a balance ball, it works you stomach while your just sitting on it, like at your computer and its great for posture. There are hundreds of exercises you can use it for for your entire body. I can give you some ideas if you want, just email me. Also for more info on the benefits of water go to www.watercure.com Good Luck! Honestly if you need anything else don't hesitate to IM me, krista_girl86 even if you don't pick me as best answer, i'd be happy to help
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I know how you feel.  I'm 18, not too much older than you and I just used to feel like a failure everytime I ate because I was just so caught up in my body image and felt that eatin made me fat. If I became fat, no one would like me.  It's not weird to feel self conscious about your body image, you just need to know how to control your eating habits.  Eat when you are hungry, you should always eat 3 meals a day and snacks inbetween.  Never skip out on meals because when you starve yourself and then you finally do eat, your body will hold onto the fat and store it because it doesn't know when it'll be fed again.  So work out also. A walk around the block is always great.
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it depends how tall you are. if you are tall, consult a physician. if you are short and still find yourself skinny, still consult a physician. if you are really that concerned, that is. \n\nyou also may have an eating disorder (this is not your fault.) my friends mom has it. she eats and eats and eats but she cant get over 120 pounds. shes 5'8"!!!!\n\nconsult your doctor. :) hope i helped!
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PLEASE talk to someone like a school counselor or doctor. I have had an eating disorder in the past and it SUCKS! From time to time it comes around again and I have to fight it- and its not easy. There is obviuosly something going on inside your head that is causing you so subconciously not want to eat. Try keeping a journal and writing down all your thoughts surrounding this. It will help and sometimes you will write down your own answer. If you need to talk more to me about this please email me- I will respond. I know all to well the dangers both mental and physical of eating disorders and I would hate to see someone else fall prey to this crap! LOL.
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First of all, you are not eating enough.  I know it sounds controversial to eat when you are trying to lose weight, but when you only eat once a day your metabolism slows down and your body goes into "self-starvation" mode.  It basically tells itself to store whatever food you DO eat as fat--it is a defense mechanism in case you really are starving.  You should be eating several small meals (approx. 300-400 calories each) about every 3-4 hours.  This will keep you from binging when you finally sit down and eat something.  (Notice I said "sit down"...take the time to enjoy your meals)  Eat a mixture of complex carbohydrates (WHOLE GRAIN bread, cereal or pasta), protein (lean meat, eggs, or dairy), and a little healthy fat (a handful of almonds, some olive oil or Peanut butter) to keep you satisfied and fuller longer. I healthy diet isn't rocket science.  Fill yourself up on fruits, vegetables, and grains so that you dont feel the need to binge and eat fatty cakes, and cookies etc...\n\nAs a mother I am sure you are active with your kids--keep being active!!  All activity burns calories, whether you are on a treadmill or running around with the kids.
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i know what u mean! well, kinda, you see, i was like that...ok, i lie, i am like that...and i dont know what it is. counsleing, and crap is trying to help me figure the source, but i dont think it is for beauty, i think it goes far beyaond that by being called fat by my father when i was only 6 years old..then by my sibblings. although i was never fat. i am under my weight now, too far, and it hasnt made me beautiful, and it never will. annorexia only gets you a lot of teasing and embarrassment, and into a deep puddle of mud. i wish i could get help, but all i can get help from is my mom and a youth pastor. i feel lonly and lost, and it is a troubling disease to have. it scares me and makes me sad.
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If you continue to eat this way it will hurt your body in the long run. This could stem from not allowing your body to rest. You are probably so busy that you don't listen to the needs of your body. You are probably hungry but you ignore the signs dealing with other things in your life. It could become an eating disorder if you don't deal with it now. Contrary to popular belief eating disorders don't always stem from wanting to be skinny. Stress & grief are  examples of other causes. Try scheduling a time to eat at least three meals a day with two mini-meals in between as part of your routine. If all else fails - see a doctor.
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Hi! This is Sandra,  Im sorry you are having such a tough time  But I have to tell ya straight up and out STOP IT  can u imagine what u are going to turn into?  Now its only 70lbs think about the future, the way you feel when its time to get dressed for a function or heck just to go to the store  Large people have a hard time dressing not to mention all the health issues that are gonna appear  I believe if when your thinking about food you need to distract yourself  "PRAY" do something  nobody can do it for you  but I do know that there are many people that feel your pain  The only way I can lose weight is to starve my self and I dont recommend it, its very bad for your body  You have to kick that bad "HABIT"  to the curb "YOU" must change your ways or be a fatso  that is the cold hard truth  Get some friends or loved ones to promote you and make a commitment to yourself and your health   k  GOOD LUCK
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You are not overweight.  But you do need to see a doctor as you admit you have an eating problem, please get it checked out before it gets worse...;
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It is hard to say why people do the things they do but I can speak from experience and from my medical & counseling training.  Your family is doing it for the same reasons you do some things.....they dont' think about it from your point of view. \n\n** Parents are from an era when eating hearty meals was our way of life.  Skinny didn't look good and If we had skinny children we as parents failed to adequately feed them.  We wer then thought of as a poor family.  We feel comforted when our children eat.  It makes us feel ike we have done our job.  However, most parents aren't always up on the latest events.  The increasing obesity is killing our children.  They are eating snacks and pop at an alarming rate causing "muffin tops" at an early age which can lead to an unhealthy lifestyle including early diabetes and high blood pressure and other complications. you don't want that fat to hang on your organs as you age.  You seemed to have thinned out a little.\n\n** You sound beautiful*** That is great well within the BMI index and looks healthy as well.  \nYou have to be happy with you,  and it is great you found someone who loves you for your current appearance and one I think you are happy with.  You need to worry more about changing hair styles and piercings than making your family happy about your body.  They should worry about there own health first.\nI would simply tell your mom you will eat when you are hungry and you appreciate her concern but to please not talk about your weight or eating habits anymore.  Trying to understand why people act or say things is truly a maturity issue.  If you can see it as your mom having concern for you, then you are well on your way to growing up nicely.\n\n\nGood Luck!
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You could be constipated.  I know this sounds funny, but whenever your system gets slower, your body doesnt want you to eat as much.  Then, your system clears up a bit and you are starving.  Try eating less dairy and meat, and eating alot of fruit and vegetables for a week to see if it gets better.  I had this happen whenever I had similar problems.  \nYou do not have anorexia.  Anorexics think that they are fat and avoid food... a pshycological problem.  Yours is obviously not that.\nI would try going to the doctor to get checked out in your tummy.
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you sound young....meaning that you have time to plan a proper diet.....dont wait for the dr. to tell you that you are going to die ....use that as motivation.....there are alot of healths risks with poor eating...or too much eating....just think..."I DONT WANT TO DIE".....and work your butt off to stay away from all that food...good luck