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!

Eating Disorders 101 (Fast facts)

While eating disorders can be difficult to understand, they're becoming increasingly common.
There are many different types of eating disorders as well! I've listed some well known ones below, while there are many others, these are just four I chose to later explain in further details. So keep an eye out for those posts!! Eating disorders are not limited to extreme weight loss but extreme weight gain as well.

Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa

Orthorexia Nervosa 

Binge Eating Disorders

All eating disorders can be very dangerous and life threatening. 

Here are SOME symptoms to look out for:

• Weight GAIN/LOSS
• Obsession with calories
• Low self esteem 
• Feeling out of control
• Fear of eating around others
• Signs of malnutrition 
• Signs of dehydration
• Hair loss
• Insomnia or excessive sleep
• Obsession with exercise
• Obsession with scales
• Other self destructive patterns

REMEMBER: These are just SOME symptoms. 

For more details on symptoms, check out these sites! http://www.angelfire.com/bc/peacelovehope/signs.html

http://www.casapalmera.com/articles/7-warning-signs-of-an-eating-disorder/

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

http://www.disordered-eating.co.uk/signs-of-eating-disorders/signs-of-eating-disorders.html

There is nothing you can't overcome if you put your mind to it.