Am i anorexic?

Question

So.. im 22 years old and weigh 92 pounds.. For breakfast i eat Yogurt,, and i Drink Water.. i skip all the other meals..

Am i Anorexic? my friends sayy i am but i dont think so. .i think im fat

Oh.. Srry 90 pounds I dropped 2 pounds

Answer 1

Your friends can't diagnose you with anorexia, only a doctor can, but you certainly sound like you're headed that way. You are not eating enough calories to sustain yourself, and no one can be considered fat at 92 pounds. Please make an appointment with your doctor immediately, and read the article below.

Answer 2

Of course you think you are fat, you obviously have a distorted body image. If you are over 5'1 inches tall, then you are underweight. Skipping meals does more harm to your body. Your body believes that it is "starving" so it will hold on to all your fat....and when you do eat a normal meal, it will hold onto that as well, so you will gain weight. It is better to eat three balanced light meals a day and a few snacks in between. You dont have to GORGE but you do need to eat more. Get help before its too late.

Answer 3

I can't say whether you are "fat" or not without knowing your height or body fat %. But you do have anorexic-type eating habits. No person should ever skip meals. At least 3 a day. Your body and mind need fuel to function. You need fruits and vegetables for nutrients and energy. And protein for energy and muscle strength.

I highly recommend visiting your family doctor for a physical. They can do a quick test as to whether you have a healthy body fat ratio % and a quick blood test if you have proper levels of nutrients/minerals in your system.

You need to take better care of yourself. Good luck!

Answer 4

Ok, for you to be fat at 90 pounds, you'd have to be like three feet tall. Your friends are right, you are anorexic and you need to seek help for it. Talk to your doctor. Eat THREE healthy meals a day. Don't skip them anymore! You NEED to gain weight, you'll look so much better, trust me.

Answer 5

gurl get some mc donalds and wendys and jack in the box
and eat because u dont need to starv yourself because u think ur fat, ur skinny and that s good but men like a women with a big *** and hips, so feel good about urself aint nothing wrong with a lil meat

Answer 6

kind of at least you eat yourgourt lol why dont you just eat other meals to it wont kill you. If you think your fat then your seriousley wrong. I suppose you could eat like a steak and a big sandwich 4 lunch and dinner

Answer 7

You might be. I don't know how tall you are but unless you are 4 ft tall, 92 is not much. You should eat more and go see a doctor.

Answer 8

yes youre anorexic..you may think your not because you eat a meal a day but that still counts because you are purposely skipping meals..and no your not fat at all

Answer 9

well r u disgusted by the sight of food? if you r then you probably are anorexic. but you might not be, because anorexia deals with mental and physical traits. you should not continue with your diet, even if you think you r fat your not, you should get that through your head b4 this gets serious. you could die if your body dosn't get the nutrition it needs, so if you take my advice you can control your life.

Answer 10

Yes you are. You need serious help.
What Is Anorexia?

Anorexia is an eating disorder where people starve themselves. Anorexia usually begins in young people around the onset of puberty. Individuals suffering from anorexia have extreme weight loss. Weight loss is usually 15% below the person's normal body weight. People suffering from anorexia are very skinny but are convinced that they are overweight. Weight loss is obtained by many ways. Some of the common techniques used are excessive exercise, intake of laxatives and not eating.

Anorexics have an intense fear of becoming fat. Their dieting habits develop from this fear. Anorexia mainly affects adolescent girls.

People with anorexia continue to think they are overweight even after they become extremely thin, are very ill or near death. Often they will develop strange eating habits such as refusing to eat in front of other people. Sometimes the individuals will prepare big meals for others while refusing to eat any of it.

The disorder is thought to be most common among people of higher socioeconomic classes and people involved in activities where thinness is especially looked upon, such as dancing, theater, and distance running.

A Family Member has an Eating Disorder

If you have a family member that with an Eating Disorder, they need a lot of support. Suggest that your family member see an eating disorder expert. Be prepared for denial, resistance, and even anger. A doctor and/or a counselor can help them battle their eating disorder.

Symptoms of Anorexia?

There are many symptoms for anorexia, some individuals may not experience all of they symptoms. The symptoms include: Body weight that is inconsistent with age, build and height (usually 15% below normal weight).

Some other symptoms of anorexia are:

Loss of at least 3 consecutive menstrual periods (in women).
Not wanting or refusing to eat in public
Anxiety
Weakness
Brittle skin
Shortness of breath
Obsessiveness about calorie intake
Medical Consequences of anorexia?

There are many medical risks associated with anorexia. They include: shrunken bones, mineral loss, low body temperature, irregular heartbeat, permanent failure of normal growth, development of osteoporosis and bulimia nervosa.

Continued use of laxatives is harmful to the body. It wears out the bowel muscle and causes it to decrease in function. Some laxatives contain harsh substances that may be reabsorbed into your system.

Anorexia and Pregnancy

In order to have a healthy child, the average pregnant woman should gain between 25 and 35 pounds. Telling this to a person with anorexia is like telling a normal person to gain 100 pounds. If you are anorexic, you may have trouble conceiving a baby and carrying it to term. Irregular menstrual cycles and weak bones make it more difficult to conceive. If you are underweight and do not eat the proper variety of foods, you and your baby could be in danger.

Women with eating disorders have higher rates of miscarriages and your baby might be born prematurely which puts them at risk for many medical problems.

All pregnant women should receive proper prenatal care. Those recovering from anorexia or bulimia need special care. You should always take your prenatal vitamins and have regular prenatal visits. You should not exercise unless your doctor says it is okay and it is a good idea to enroll in a prenatal exercise class to be sure you are not overexerting yourself.

Anorexia in the News

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Good news about Anorexia?

Anorexia can be overcome.
With proper care, you can overcome your eating disorder and have a healthy child.

Anorexia Statistics

One percent of teenage girls in the U.S. develop anorexia nervosa and up to 10% of those may die as a result.