Eating Disorders 101 (Fast facts) #3

Alrighty! It's time for the final post about eating disorders, well at this point in time at least!

Orthorexia Nervosa 

• This is my a not so well-known term that is commonly recognized as an UNHEALTHY obsession with healthy food.
• Now it is not officially known as an eating disorder but it can still be just as dangerous.

Binge Eating Disorders

• Eating disorders are not always about losing weight but can also be about GAINING weight, to an unhealthy extent.
• Sufferers often feel 'out of control' whilst eating.
• There are many health complications when it comes to being overweight.

 I'm not as familiar with these one so I don't want to say too much, in case of sharing false information, so I'll leave some links I found to be interesting and informative :)

http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/uploads/file/Orthorexia%20Nervosa.pdf

http://helpguide.org/mental/binge_eating_disorder.htm

http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/problems/binge_eating.html

http://www.eatingdisordershelpguide.com/orthorexia.html

Remember, a healthy you is a beautiful you! And I mean that, although it's very difficult to love your body, even acknowledging good things about your body can be a big help.
Everyones body is going to be different, maintaining a healthy weight and exercising regularly is what your main goals should be!

Don't let depression run your life!

While it's good to go to group therapy and see your therapist, etc you should always try to have something unrelated that you enjoy AND can provide some of the help you need. Such as art classes, yoga, any type of exercise, book clubs, basically anything you can enjoy that has a positive effect on yourself!
From my experience you don't want to get too caught up within your Mental Health System.


Exercise is super effective for making you feel good! Even walking, raking leaves, dancing whatever gets you moving!!
It BOOSTS your self-esteem.
It makes you feel GOOD about your body.
It is key to a HEALTHY you.