okay, am i anorexic?

Question

i never thought i was fat until i realized that my friend was a little skinnier than me, i always looked at the articles in magazines about anorexic ppl like that's not right but now that i see that it's possible for me to be skinnier and it's possible for me to weigh less i WANT to, i have turned down some meals and said that i wasn't hungry a few times but i still feel like i eat a lot more than enough, i don't know if i am anorexic or what!! i need advice and i want some guys to say what they think is attractive in a girl (weight/size) plz help

oh yeah and i'm 5' 3" and weigh 110 lbs

Answer 1

Anorexia is not a CHOICE, it is a disease. You are no where near anorexia, and you should be thankful.

Here is the criteria for having Anorexia, by the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition:

There are four basic criteria for the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa that are characteristic:

1. The refusal to maintain body weight at or above a minimally normal weight for age and height. Body weight less than 85% of the expected weight is considered minimal.
2. An intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, even though the person is underweight.
3. Self-perception that is grossly distorted and weight loss that is not acknowledged.
4. In women who have already begun their menstrual cycle, at least three consecutive periods are missed (amenorrhea), or menstrual periods occur only after a hormone is administered.

There is more, but if you do not have those four, you are NOT anorexic. If you suffer from a few of them, however, you might be suffering from EDNOS - Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified - which can be just, if not more dangerous. If you think you have any eating disorder, go to a doctor.

Answer 2

You never said how much you weigh or how tall you are, so how can anyone give you advice.

A woman is usually 5 lbs heavier for every inch over 5'0". She starts at 5"0" at 100. That's on the thin side. You can go up to 20 lbs more. For example. If you are 5'5" and 125 that's perfect. You can be 145 and still look pretty sexy, just a little more curvacious, but any heavier and you are becoming overweight. You can carry more weight as you age, it's natural. And, you put on more muscle which weighs more than fat, but is still sexy depending on the woman, tone, shape, and attitude.

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Answer 3

I don't know if you are anorexic or not because I can't see you or
know what you eat. One of the signs of someone who is anorexic is that they are too thin and yet see themselves as fat.
Now there are differences of opinion among regular people about how thin is too thin, but not among doctors.

Ask your parents if they think you are too thin or they think you don't eat enough. If they are of average weight, they will probably
give you good advice. I say this because I have often heard obese people say that a person at a healthy weight is too thin.

The best person you can ask if you are anorexic or not is your family doctor. No one on yahoo answers can really know if you are anorexic or not by the information that you have given us.

I have been a boy and now a man for a lot of years. I have never thought that a girl or woman who was skinny was attractive. I have never known a boy or man who thought a female who is skinny was attractive. I don't know of any male who thinks that "high fashion" models are attractive. High fashion designers choose skinny models because they make their "clothes" look good.

Answer 4

As adults, we have all been where you are. We wallowed in self doubt, and wondered if, with the right haircut, make up or body size, would we be worthy of love?

I would like you to look in the mirror, without makeup, and your hair done, in private. Look into your eyes, and hold the look. Ask yourself:

Who am I?
What is unique about me?
What incredible talent(s) do I have?
What have I done that I am proud of?

Take time, between each question, for your inner self to answer. If you heard no/nothing, be aware. Reflect on the answers, in words, pictures, charts, etc. When you have a 'map' of the inner you, create a poster/poem/message about it. Put it on the mirror you use each day, and read it. Feel it inside you; believe in you!

The reason for this self examination is to see yourself, your INNER self. Until you find your inner beauty and strength, the outer world will control your self esteem. You must use your inner you as a base of security; from it you can brave anything!

Take the time, as a teen (or adult), to find the strong, talented, creative and gorgeous inner you. Adulthood looms quickly, and these tools of a strong self will help your head and heart succeed.

Just try it once!

Answer 5

k. maybe u just have 2 look in the mirror and decide if ur comfortable wit urself er not. if your not, then maybe u should talk to a cowncil er whoever u feel comfortable wit. if u do than dont worry about what guys er other ppl say. I know itz hard cuz Its hard for me 2. but dont let them tell YOU who YOU r. punch dem dead in tha face if they DO call you anorexic. j/k. but not really. lol and just live your life 2 tha fullest. hope I helped. L8er!!!!!! <3 <3 <3

Answer 6

it doesn't matter what size or weight you are as long as you look healthy and feel good about yourself. the picture perfect for models and nowadays emphasis on being skinny and bony to the point they look haggard and sick is not a good fad to follow just because it's today's trend. your weight should depend on your height.

most men if not all guys will tell you they prefer their gals to have more meat, on them and not look so fragile.they'd be afraid to hold you for fear of breaking you.

so eat regularly and eat the right kinds of foods. a good balanced diet. eat a lot of veggies and fruits. when you're hungry, grab a fruit. you'll feel good and your body will thank you for it.

Answer 7

anorexia is a serious, life threatening disease, if you are seriously worried about it, talk to a doctor or someone else you trust, not a bunch of strangers on the internet

Answer 8

youll find a weight mass index on this site

Answer 9

you should not judge youself based on what a guy thinks of you. you need to be comfortable with yourself.

Answer 10

you shouldnt compare yourself to someone else. everyone has different body types.