|
Maryanne --
I don't personally have resources
on eating disorders, but can recommend some groups
who might. In general, however, I just want to
underscore what you have already discovered --
that binging and purging won't bring you to your
desired goal. Your body needs sustenance to sustain
itself, so your body will reject this process
of binging. It's also terrible for you. You should
eat more meals less often. Some carrots at 11
am and some cheese at 1 pm and some beans and
rice at 3 pm, etc...
Also, you might be forcing your body to conform
to something that isn't appropriate. Every body
type is different and some people are smaller
framed while others are larger framed -- it doesn't
work to force your body to conform to something
that isn't natural. Those who have lost weight
successfully and kept it off, have done so through
a combination of fitness and moderation of food
and also changing behavior -- walking everywhere
or never taking an elevator, drinking water instead
of juice. It's really a lifestyle change and
you just might realize that you can't do that
completely and will find some balance that works
for you.
I always think it's worth pointing out that eating
disorders are mental health disorders and therefore
the issue at hand isn't always weight, but control
or some other deeper or more intertwined problem.
You should reference the Department
of Mental Health for more information on eating disorders.
Also, here are some references for you:
http://www.adiosbarbie.com/resources/resources_links.html
Take care,
—
Amy
|
