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asked by: someonelikeme on June 9th, 2006

New User

I'm very overweight and have recently been diagnosed with depression. Lately, the idea of purging has been looking more and more appealing. I'm afraid i'm on the verge of an eating disorder, and I don't know what to do. I really need to lose weight (the faster the better) to feel both healthier and happier. But I have trouble with sticking with something that doesn't give me fast results. Any ideas?

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mxgurlie101

replied on June 9th, 2006

Experienced User

An eating disorder is definitely not the answer

v00d00cita

replied on June 10th, 2006

Active User, very eHealthy

Purging is not the way. Try to get an eating plan at a nutritionist and really stick to it, that's the best solution.

mshell

replied on June 11th, 2006

New User

Please do not start purging. It does not work, as soon as you eat your body absorbs the calories right away. If you are that desperate please see a nutritionist. Once you start purging it is hard to stop. I have an eating disorder and I have done and taken everything possible to loose weight and now i'm paying the consequences. Please think about it before you start purging.

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