Thread: vegitarian

Just wanted some others insight into "not eating near as much or at all"
Only caring about the scales and what number shows up, would freak out even by 1KG gain, which is just fluctuation... but still remains arrogant to the facts that are shown on how to lose fat and what is being done is just gaining and defeating the purpose of it.. if this makes sense at all..

Any others been in the same boat? How to reengage back into vegitarian food consumption?

Cheers

Jaiman: I think this post is too incoherent to comprehend.

Further elucidation is required.

SWIM has a problem with there weight. says there fat no matters what. uses scales to weigh themselves too many times a day. Loves that they lose a kilo, but FREAKS at the sight of a gain. Numbers are all they care about.. and wanting to reach an unhealthy weight for there height. Pretty much starving themselves and then bingeing, or consuming as little as a muffin for the day.. consumption has gotten better but still small amounts of food throughout day.

Who are you referring to? What are you asking? And how does it relate to the title of "vegetarian"?

I'm with Sims mate, I have no idea what you are trying to say / ask.

Maybe tell us the problem, what it relates to, then ask some questions about it...

Im asking, (wasn't clear, sorry, im trying t be as descreat as possible..)

has anyone been through this, seen it,
what are your opinions, and discuss ways on how you would face the problem, be you or someone else.

I just need insight because i dont know what else i can do?

Originally Posted by Sim882

Further elucidation is required.

Awesome word Sim, I am going to use the word "elucidation" at work tonight. And given that my weekend job is dealing with 18 year old munters, it should keep me amused for hours..

Sorry Jaiman, you aked a serious question. I will get back in my box

You feel a friend of yours has an eating disorder? Possibly a female friend?

Eating disorder are usually quite a complex problem. Sometimes it comes just from body image and other times it comes from a control situation (simply put, no control over most aspects of their lives but can control eating). Then theres the rebound stuff. Controlling their diet (unhealthily) 'failing'-binging which leads to guilt and attempts to regain control = vicious cycle.

What can a friend do?
Not go on about their own weight/diet/training etc.
Tell them you are worried they have a problem with this BUT be prepared for your friend to be really angry with you.
Tell their parent and/or school counsellor you are concerned.
Dont focus on their diet (ie you should eat this or that).
They more than likely will deny they have a problem.
If you bring this up with them they MIGHT go off and think about it later (hours - months) but might not.

If they have a 'proper' eating disorder there isnt much you can do really other than be supportive .

oh, sometimes we risk losing a friendship by going to a parent/counsellor but weigh up the friendship vs the health of the friend.

And if this isn't what you were on about then just ignore my post :)

Jaiman, careful not to diagnose though hey. Could be just a bit of obsession that they might get over. Either way, good on you for being concerned.

Thanks Rusha. I appreciate your reply very much.
I am quite the opposite of what you've said. I have been very pushy and kept on top of the situation pretty much forcing it upon them.. It has worked.. Just need to get them to eat more now and take small steps in portioning their food. And a friendly 'diet' that would still allow FAT loss, and kick start the metabolism again but in a healthy manner.

Once again, thankyou

Chances are they dont have a full blown eating disorder and this is a great thing.

Just be careful of enabling the behaviour (diet that allows fat loss) if that makes sense. and usually there is more at the bottom of 'real' problems so keep that in mind too.

Good luck.