winkywashere: i saw how you responded to that eating disorder post, and i'm sorry, but it's really infuriating when people like you act superior like that. just because some people "choose" to starve for or cut calories doesn't mean they don't have a problem as well. yes, maybe it seems really inconsiderate when you're in a position where it's no longer your choice, and i get that, but that doesn't mean you need to look down on these people. i've been in both positions, i.e. when i was bulimic it became a mandatory part of my lifestyle; i relied on it to keep on going, BUT i've also been in "stages" where i force myself not to eat and it's a chore but i do it because i want to feel good about myself.
this is hard to eloquently express, but basically i'm saying that there are different levels of eating disorders, and just because someone's doesn't seem as severe or it seems like what they're doing is a choice, doesn't mean it is.
this is hard to eloquently express, but basically i'm saying that there are different levels of eating disorders, and just because someone's doesn't seem as severe or it seems like what they're doing is a choice, doesn't mean it is.
Okay, I see what you’re saying. But at the same time, that doesn’t make it right to look down on everyone with an eating disorder just because some of them might be choosing to live this way. Most of us are actually diseased and wish that we could be normal. It just makes us feel worse when healthy weight loss blogs say things like the things you said. I don’t choose to starve myself; it’s my only option. I just can’t live any other way.
dreamforeveerx-deactivated20111: i just saw your post, dont say that about yourself :( im trying to loose weight also. it seems impossible but you can get there! doing unhealthy things like not eating at all actually makes you gain weight..just keep that in mind
You spelled lose wrong.
Also, I know what I’m doing. I have an eating disorder. I’m not choosing to starve myself; I just can’t bring myself to eat.
Not eating at all makes you lose a ton of weight. It’s eating food after starving that makes you gain. I’m not planning on eating normally ever again unless I somehow manage to recover.
