Uhm....now I 'm sort of understand how ED come about...

uhm....not sure how to start. I didn't want this to sounds bad or mocking or anything, but I have been told to move to this forum since I'm 17 and that still consider as teenagers. 

I'm struggling with binge-eating after exercise bulimic last year. This week is horrible for me and I just had 6 cookies + a whole lot of marshmallow and almost half box of cereal :(  But I'm doing swimming 14 hours a week during this winter season so...it was not like I will die anyway, since I usually eat 1700 calories (not everyday..I'm trying to control myself).  

But as I was looking around to find anything that will help with young people and binge-eating, I have read many posts about teenagers around my age saying that they are 5"1 (or a bit higher) and somewhere like 100 lbs or under and calling themselves fat....

Before you would call me a hypocrite or anything, I have to admit that I have done that kind of posts too.....such as wanting to lose more weight and stuff like that.

But I just want to point out that the whole being "SUPER SKINNY" and "THIN" has become a trend among teenagers. And...maybe...THIS is a part of the reason of younger people having eating disorder. It's not just about the media anymore, but it even come from peers. Well, I just want to point that out.

What do you guys think? Did whatever I just said make any sense?

By the way, I'm going back to my calories counting tomorrow...and perhaps throwing away those tiny evil marshmallow!!  

1700 calories a day will not support someone swimming for two hours a day.  Eat more.  And marshmallows have no taste, but I can understand the cereal.  Try getting it in those mini-packs.

I totally understand what you are saying! And I agree! My advice is to just not listen to other people tell you, if it makes you feel bad about yourself! :) 

I have a problem with binge-eating too. Sometimes, I just feel like I can't stop. I've learned to control it by keeping a food diary- I carry a small notebook and write down everything. It makes you more aware of what you are eating. I also have stopped buying my binge foods - things like French bread and sugary cereal and things like that! 

I think you are right that right now, most of the pressure to be thin comes from peers. I'm a former gymnast and I was 5'1" and 96lbs when I was 16 (my last year of gymnastics) and I was called "big" by a lot of my teammates - and by my coaches. I just ignored them though and did my best and I may not have been the best gymnast, but I loved it and I didn't try to kill myself because of it! 

Good luck with overcoming everything you've been through - exercise bulimia and binge-eating. I believe in you! :) 

littlebeep - I cut down a bit because it's toward the ending of swimming season, but so far....I have been binge a lot. I guess that it has been substituting those calories. But yes, during the middle of the season, I eat a lot more. -- and marshmallow has no taste...I got the mini one with the candy/fruity flavor and my TTOM just make me craved for sugar today. uhm..I should have pack them up in the 100 calories pack, though. Thank you fir reminding me of that!!!

I see what you're saying. On YCC alone, there are like three or more threads just asking people's measurements, weight compared to height, how many calories others eat.. it's ridiculous. I don't see the point in them, because everyone is different. Everyone's genes are different, body structures are different, and dietary needs are different. Yet even here there are so many of us concerned with how we compare to everyone else.

I can't stand posts like that. There should be a report button for pro-ana crap like that. Ok, maybe that's too harsh, but seriously... things like that can trigger a 13 year old with low self esteem to starve herself.

:) I agree. Media means close to nothing to most teens.  It's all about our friends, and those super-skinny girls in school that everyone loves.

Original Post by moon_doggie:

I can't stand posts like that. There should be a report button for pro-ana crap like that. Ok, maybe that's too harsh, but seriously... things like that can trigger a 13 year old with low self esteem to starve herself.

There is a report button.  If you come across any posts or threads that are against the Posting Violations, please use the "Report Violation" button at the top of each page and a moderator will review the thread. 

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