Does this sound like an eating disorder?

Question

I eat 1,000 calories or less a day.I work out 45 minutes or more.

I check calories of everything.Sometimes if I eat too much I make myself throw up,but I haven't done that in a while.

It's almost like I'm scared to eat food.I'm scared that I will gain weight.I think I'm fat,so I am losing weight.When I look in the mirror,I don't see anything but fat.I drink a ton of water,and I eat low-cal foods.

I need to lose 15 pounds by november.So my other question is how can I do it healthily.What foods can I eat.I'm tired of my eating habits because all I ever think about is food.What to eat next..My habits control my life.I'm sick of it.

I'm 14,5'9",and not telling my weight because I'm embarrassed

Answer 1

YES! You are way to obsessed over your weight and how much you eat. I recommend you get involved in something like a hobby or sport to keep your mind off of food. Also if you are afraid of getting overweight, then eat healthy food, instead of not eating at all .There are plenty of food and snacks that have just the right amount of calories and have healthy fat that your body needs. The only person who can stop this from getting life-threatening is YOU.

Answer 2

wow you sound just like how i used to be. just snap yourself out of it. 1000 calories a day is nowhere near enough for anyone even if youre trying to lose weight. try to eat AT LEAST 1500 calories a day especcially if you work out for 45 minutes or more. dont make yourself throw up even when you feel like youve eaten too much. i know exactly how you feel and that was the hardest habit for me to break. just eat slowly and enjoy your food and you wont be in the situation where you feel like youve eaten too much. just have a healthy diet with lots of fruits and veggies, whole grains, and lean protein. dont worry about how many calories your eating just pay attention to what you put in your body. dont eat weird chemicals and stuff and try to eat more natural foods. and remember its ok to treat yourself every once in awhile. good luck. dont let this control your life. just relax and be happy and dont worry about it so much. =]

Answer 3

definetly...you have a very unhealthy relationship between food and the body.  eating and purging is bulimia and doing it once is one time too many.  you need to get some counseling, 70% of people that suffer from ED's suffer from various symptoms for the lifespan.

Answer 4

Please talk with your parents about this, I think your fear that this might be an eating disorder could be correct.  Some teenagers in your position find it difficult to talk to their parents about this sort of thing - you could also consider talking to your doctor or a teacher or counsellor at school.

Well done for trying to bring this out in the open - and please seek some "real life" help too; the earlier you can get some help to control your habits and anxieties about food (I'm not promising you can get rid of them completely), the better your chances of regaining a more normal life and maintaining your own health.

Last of all, if you'd like to email me on [e-mail] I'll look out for the message and try to get back to you promptly.

Answer 5

Hahahaha omg I feel like I am talking to myself here...... I am like that too......... apparantly it IS an eating disorder..... Not because of how much you are eating or exercising but because you are actually frightened of food and what it does to you..... I don't thik that anyone can help you on here with words alon so I would suggest that (If you want to get help) you go and see your doctor and talk to them about it, they will probably forward you onto a specialist.... BUT you must actually WANT to get help, otherwise all you will do is lie to your doctor, hide the fact that you aren't eating much and exercising, and probably vomiting even more......If you don't feel ready to get help right now then hopefully you will in the near future, I seriously hope that you aren't one of the many girls who never recovers and who becomes their disorder...............Good look with everything and message me if you need answers=]=]