i have a friend who is annerexic...hes 34 and is tooo skinny ....it worries me.?
955961
Ermmm\n\nAs he eats without being forced, the amount doesn't matter, he's NOT anorexic
972251
Yes, do you see any signs of anorexia? I have a friend that is very skinny but she has a VERY HIGH metabolism. Do you notice any loss in appiette? How about hair loss? Does she ever talk about how"fat" she looks? If so I would talk to her mom or convince her to see a doctor!
701279
at 15, he probably wouldn't use a gym, or he'd be using the one at school already.  He is likely embarrassed by his appearance and doesn't want to work out in a group setting like a gym.  Ultimately, you can't help him, he has to work this out for himself.  You can encourage him by inviting him to go for long walks, or if he will wear swim trunks, to go swimming.  Keep encourageing him to join you in cardio type activities, like bowling, walking, horseback riding, skate boarding, roller skating, that sort of thing.  Do not refer to his weight again, or you will drive a wedge between you when he probably needs a freind most.  But remember, you can do nothing to change him, he has to want to do that for himself.
649617
My friend lost about 70 in that amount of time, but she was seriously stressed out (ended a long term relationship) and it was from the stress.  She has maintained the loss though and looks great.  She weighs about 120 now.
1103159
Sounds like you have some major emotional issues.  Not all old people are fat and not all people your age are "skinny".
170277
no - i am close to a girl that has this, after almost 20 years she is very scrawny and just does not look very healthy
1156923
Your friend is dangerously underweight.\n\nThis could be because of some chronic illness or cancer but most likely ANOREXIA NERVOSA.\n\nAnorexia Nervosa is when you are extremely underweight\nI would be worried if my body mass index (BMI) is below 18.5.\nFor her height, her Body Mass Index should be between 61kg and 76 kg. She needs to find 11 kg from somewhere quickly. \nYou can check that here. Click on the 'body mass index' link.\nhttp://www.besttreatments.co.uk/btuk/conditions/13350.html\n\nAnorexia Nervosa is caused by a fear to eat or fear of gaining weight so it is more a mental than a physical thing. It is very difficult to treat but the earlier you start the better.She needs medical help and this may include psychologists, psychiatrists and dietitians/nutritionists.\nhttp://familydoctor.org/063.xml\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anorexia_nervosa\n\nYour friend needs a lot of support and help. Please stay with her if she continues to trust you and encourage her. This is a difficult battle to fight but she can get through it. Many others have. Her condition is bordering on being life threatening.\nhttp://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10219756/site/newsweek/\n\nThere are many more links on the pages above. Please make sure your friend gets help very very soon. Don't leave her to die.
88881
i think you just need to keep saying so. Some people are just naturally lean. Or maybe you dont have as much of an appetite as others. \nI guess it doesn't matter whether you are skinny or fat they will always find a way to judge you. You just need to tell them where to shove it. Certainly your family should love you for what you are as a person. You are beautiful.
324395
i really wouldnt worry as long as she is eating well my daughter has always been skinny but has a big apiteite shes 12 now and still skinny so stop worryingx
979926
you are right to intervene and worry. im 5'2 and when i was 18 i weighed 88 lbs and still thought i was fat. i hardly ate and whatever i did eat i threw up. my friends went to the school guidance counselor and told her...i was furious! but you have to do the same thing. shes so young and her body is still growing. she is missing needed nutrients and it could get so bad she could stop getting her period, start losing her hair, faint or even die. i didnt gain the weight back until i went to college and gained the freshman 15 putting me at a normal weight. its a psychological thing too. maybe talk to her first....find out why shes not eating. it could be the media always emphasizing skinny is better or it could be problems at home or with a boy and she is seeking attention in a very detrimental way. but as soon as possible tell someone close to you or her. you need to get her help quickly before something serious happens. you will be doing the right thing.
795992
give your friend the support a good friend would tell her that it is important to stay healthy and not worry if shethinksshe is fat she sounds like she is just right or a little to thin she should be proud that she doesnt have much bigger issues such as health etc.
714625
Your weight is nobody's business (or responsibility) but your own.  By letting it get out of control, you set yourself up for potential health risks such as heart disease, diabetes, and many more.  \n\nI am personally dealing with my mother who held to the same attitude you have for her entire early adult life.  She is now 65 years old and has suffered 4 heart attacks ending in quadruple bypass surgery.  She is an insulin dependent diabetic which has resulted in serious complications including 3 strokes.  She is blind due to the last stroke, cannot walk without the assistance of a wheelchair or walker and basically lives a miserable life.  She is in and out of the hospital continually.  Is that what you want for your future?  Let me tell you, it's not for me.  \n\nYour friend cares about you even though you evidently don't care for yourself.  Ultimately, it is your decision and up to you to do or not do what it takes to adopt a healthy lifestyle.  It is hard work. \n\nHere is a link which shows the risks of obesity so you don't have to take your friend's or my word for it.  I'm sorry for being so harsh, but it is important for your future.  I have seen the consequences firsthand.
771975
He is not doing himself any favours with his lifestyle. I'll bet on top of his 35 pints he eats chippys, kebabs, McDonalds etc.....His heart is telling him to stop abusing his body and to lose weight. At 21 you should be full of energy and life, not in a hospital bed (another obese person sucking the NHS and state dry? - sorry it's true) Do him a favour and talk straight with him. He needs to start looking after himself if he wants to see 30 with some degree of health. Its not difficult to eat properly. 5 extra stone on anyone would put immense pressure on their body and organs.\n\nThanks for the thumbs down but you are deluding yourselves. The truth hurts doesn't it? Nurses and doctors in the NHS are faced with people like this every day who do not know or have never been shown how to look after themselves and eat properly. I would be dispondent also if this was what I had to treat everyday and was not allowed to be up front about what the actual problem is which is bad diet and lack of exercise. The fat kids are the saddest - what parent in their right mind would allow their child to get into a physical state like that whereby they actually can't participate in an active lifestyle. Lazy parenting does my head (and the NHS) right in. Again, thanks for the thumbs.
1042176
As a retired medical professional, I think your friend is doing very well. He must be in good health to be able to keep this up. I hope he is eating healthy. If he has different partners, he should be using protection. Having sex does drain energy at the time but a little rest will make everything better. He might not want to go with someone that is years younger (20's or 30's) that may be a little too active. I am proud of him and for him. I hope this helps.
446984
Lots of men like women with some padding.  Compromise...don't gain and only lose enough to be in the healthy range...not to have an anorexic appearance.  Be happy that he isn't that type of man to leave you because you aren't the slender thing he married...men have been known to do that.  Count your blessings!
344685
I think I owuld be slightly worried by that to be honest, he's either very unconfident about his body and manlyhood or is a closet homosexual.... talk to him about it!
1064799
So long as she is eating, and is still overweight, I would not be too concerned. If she starts to eat even less, or stops eating around people, or has reached a healthy weight, and continues this regimen, then I would be concerned. If she reaches that point, and will not listen to you, you may need to involve someone else, like her parents.