How can I tell if a guy has an eating disorder and how do I talk to him?

Question

So my husband’s best friend has been living with us for a few months and I've noticed signs of an eating disorder. He often skips out on dinner and always has an excuse for not going out to dinner with us. He is constantly working out, reading men’s fitness magazines and trying different extreme diets. He binge eats then won’t eat anything the next day. I’ve tried to tell my husband and he thought I was crazy up until last night when he lied to my husband about eating dinner. Please let me know what you all think.

Answer 1

confront him about it

Answer 2

This is an eating disorder article that gives you the symptoms, common thoughts of someone with the disorder and even has a journal entry by someone with an eating disorder. I found it very helpful.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article...

Answer 3

i have an eating disorder and yes i can say from my experince he does..you need to tell him a point out his problems..he will get defensive and you need to explain it kills..im only 15 and my doctor said i could of had a heart attack at any movement before i got help, and seeing a therapist or going into a impatient thing is not as bad as most people think..spending 4 weeks in the hospital made me a way healthier and stronger person..please tell him that, life will be better..also tell him that from my experince im gain only healthy weight and im stronger than i was even when i was exercising..also the doctor montioneer what you eat so you so you don't gain to much weight get him help before it kills

Answer 4

he has problems