How do you not eat? I mean, how do you keep yourself from eating? What do you say to yourself and stuff like that.
2007-08-03 14:04:06 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
I find it highly offensive that you're posting this in the Vegetarian/Vegan section.
2007-08-03 14:10:19 · answer #1 · answered by blueberry60629 2 · 19⤊ 2⤋
You should educate yourself as to what anorexia really looks like. If you want to get really skinny, you cannot just "develop" anorexia. It's a mental disorder. You can't will it.
Many anorexics die, and are never happy with their bodies no matter how skinny or sick they appear. Most anorexics would NEVER wish their disease on anybody.
Are you overweight? Learn about nutrition and exercise and you can take it off. If you go on an anorexic or severely restrictive "diet" - you will either die, or stuff up your metabolism so much that it is possible you could get extremely overweight in recovery -- no muscle. How does that sound?
I get the feeling that you're quite young, I may be wrong. You may still be growing and high schools can be crappy places that can make you rather sad and self-loathing.
Veg*ism is not a weightloss or anorexic process. MANY veg*ans are overweight or even obese. Most are not, because they eat well and are educated about health, and a healthy body weight follows from a healthy lifestyle.
If you want to have a low body fat % - eat WELL and ENOUGH, exercise. You will look better, too. You'll have clear glowing skin and won't have to starve yourself into misery. It's a happier way to be.
2007-08-04 01:25:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Anorexia is not just a decision you make one day. It's a mental illness brought on in people prone to it that feel pressured by outside expectations of how they should look. Anyone who's heard a skeletal anorexic person complain at how fat they are knows that it's not just a choice. It's similar to body dysmorphia, a real mental problem. Some people are prone to anorexia under the right stresses, and other people will never become anorexic, despite how they feel about their bodies. Personally, I think anyone who wishes a mental illness on themselves, that not only destroys their bodies by causing organ failure, tooth & hair loss, and eventually infertility, and death, all the while making the sufferer look semi-human, and destroying their grieving family in the process, should go & see a counsellor. No-one in their right mind would wish this disease on themselves or their family.
Go to a gym and a dietitian & change your lifestyle. If you're desperate enough to risk your life to be thin, then surely you have the self control to do it the way a normal, balanced person should do it.
2007-08-04 01:20:33 · answer #3 · answered by MJF 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I used to be anorexic and becoming a vegan actually cured me.
If you are trying to be anorexic, don't. It is a sad, lonely, depressing and angry place to be. You may feel fine at first, but then you may find yourself out of control...
During the worst part of my eating disorder when my weight was dangerously low, doctors were afraid my heart was about to fail. FAIL. It was scary.
After many doctors, even more needles, and finding myself, I am happy to say I have made a full recovery. Veganism was part of that recovery.
Please, re-think your question. Many people actually die from this. It is a serious problem and should not be taken lightly.
2007-08-03 22:12:17 · answer #4 · answered by Mary M 1 · 7⤊ 0⤋
I alsohope you're not implying that veg*ns dont' eat. I'm vegan and I can definitely pack it away. Although, I do eat very healthy. I'm eight months pregnant and I've only gained about 25 pounds.
I hope you come back and explain yourself, as it seems as though you've got a few people curious.
2007-08-03 22:37:42 · answer #5 · answered by Vegan_Mom 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
I know this sounds like you are just curious about the disorder, but really, it seems like you are looking for tips. Don't. Most people who have suffered from anorexia won't discuss (or shouldn't discuss) the methods they used as part of their disease, because it just encourages others to pick it up, and that discussion can be used as tips.
2007-08-04 10:57:57 · answer #6 · answered by lenb81 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anorexia nervosa is a mental illness/eating disorder and it is potentially life-threatening.
It's not a diet plan.
2007-08-05 20:14:47 · answer #7 · answered by majnun99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there are any anorexics here..this is the vegetarian category and trust me..we eat and we eat better then most.
2007-08-03 21:25:33 · answer #8 · answered by KathyS 7 · 11⤊ 0⤋
Why the hell are you posting this in the Vegetarian/Vegan area...Your gunna get people offended.And if your tryin to find out how to become anerexic...then...wow....
2007-08-03 22:18:16 · answer #9 · answered by Nicollette 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
i used to be an anorexic.... just looking at myself in the mirror would make me not want to eat.
2007-08-03 21:11:23 · answer #10 · answered by savedatlast 2 · 1⤊ 5⤋