Jennifer April 27th, 2010
A few of my friends have told me they think I have an eating disorder. I do not think this is true, so to clear things up with them I went online and took a few eating disorder tests. Disturbingly, I scored high on all of them. I am obsessed with calories, feel terribly fat, and hate eating food and all, but who doesn’t? For the past year I’ve had absolutely no appetite whatsoever (I told my doctor and she ordered blood work which was fine), and for the past few months after I eat about half of what most people would consider a meal I feel incredibly nauseous and sick. I told my doctor about this too, and she put me on acid suppressants. So she doesn’t seem to think there’s a problem, but we never did look into more than just "I feel sick after I eat."
So, my question is … how do I know if I have a problem? I don’t want to bother my doctor with this unless there actually is an issue, but how do I know if there is an issue? I haven’t lost a lot of weight, and I know what anorexia is "supposed" to look like – my good friend is anorexic.
Just to clarify a bit more – I know eating disorders are dangerous. I know all about them; I’ve done my homework and written papers on them (university). I’m not trying to develop one, and if I have one I want to get help. However, if I do not have a problem then I do not want to bother my doctor. She’s busy helping people who have real problems.
And by the way, I take vitamins and some suplements. I’m not trying to kill myself.
And another addition (I’m reading your answers; thank you people) – when I say "half a normal meal," I’m comparing to my mother and sister. I am 5′3", my mother is 5′, my sister is 5′4". Neither of them have weight issues and they both eat very healthy. My mother is Chinese (like actually born/raised in China) and always cooks healthy. Meals are full of vegetables, full of color, and overall healthy. I forgot to mention that earlier, but we don’t eat like most North Americans. We’ve always had healthy food on the table, and my parents have always been dead against anything sweet, salty, junky, and overall empty calories.
Jennifer April 26th, 2010
hey there everyone my name is amanda and i am looking to completely transform my body…i am 5′8" and currently 194 pounds…my goal is to get down to a fit 150 pounds…i really would like to eat clean foods and get plenty of protein…and of course exercise
for my meals should i be going with something like this:
before workout: protein shake
breakfast: egg whites and oatmeal
lunch: pita wrap w/ lean turkey and veggies
dinner: lean meat, sweet baked potato and veggies
before workout #2: protein shake
or with my shakes should i have fruit or veggies with it too ?
also i have been looking around on the bodybuilding store for supplements and what not…any advice on supplements would be great ! should i try using any of the following supplements ?
Thermogenic Fat Burners
Stimulant-Free Fat Burners
Carb Blockers
Fat Blockers
Thyroid Hormone Increasers
Appetite Suppressants
do any of you girls use any of the above supplements ? or are there any other types i should know about ? i know i should be taking a good quality multi vitamin too, also what would be the purpose of glutamine ?
i will greatly appreciate any tips or advice, thanks in advance !!! :O)
Jennifer April 25th, 2010
Ok in the mornings i cant eat, i get sick when i eat and when i dont i get sick too, i try to drink water but i cant.
Should I get appetite suppressants so i dont feel sick? Or should i just go to the doctors?
I am 12 by the way
I’ve told my mom she said nothing will happen and im overtired but its something else
Bread makes me sick
Jennifer April 24th, 2010
I have tried everything to lose weight and my doctor does a weight loss program so I decided to see what it was about. He gave me appetite suppressants with "A-167" printed on each pill and they are half white half light/medium blue…I was wondering if they were phentermine or phentramin..or even phentramine (unless that’s just another way of spelling phentramin)…I’ve seen all 3 online and i was wondering if they are all legal and just more info before i start taking them. THANKS!
Jennifer April 24th, 2010
I need to lose a lot of weight, like 100 lbs at least. The problem is that I have no idea how to go about it. I can’t afford to go to a professional to get help or anything.
I think one of my biggest problems is healthy foods. I am very picky and I hate almost every veggie..except corn and potatoes. I can eat veggies if I can’t see them or don’t know I am eating them, but otherwise it just disgusts me. Any ideas how I could hide the veggies in the food I eat? Also proportion is a problem. I eat a lot right now, and I’m always hungry. Could anyone tell me of a good appetite suppressant so that I am not hungry and don’t eat as much?
I am getting an exersize bike this week, how long should I spend on it per day? Like an hour, or 2 hours?
Does v8 juice help? They have those new drinks that taste like fruit. Would that help me if I drank them?
If you have any websites with all this info that would help me out a lot. Also some good healthy recipes that I could like hide veggies in.
Thank you sooo much Allejam!!! I am going to order a book like that tomorrow!!
Jennifer April 23rd, 2010
Seven Slim AmanaCare
http://www.amanacare.com/dietary4.htm
A powerful appetite suppressant which will melt away the excess body fat by speeding up the metabolism. Only 1 capsule per day. Drink more water and eat fruits. Prohibited for persons who suffer from kidney, liver or heart problems, if pregnant & breast feeding.
Contents: 20 capsules
A natural appetite suppressant which maximizes the body’s fat burning potential. It is used by the persons of age between 16 to 65 years old.
Jennifer April 22nd, 2010
I posted this question a couple hours ago and got no responses.
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My 11 yr old golden has been ‘dieting’ for about a week now. My vet has him on the following meds:
Metcam – for muscle and joint pain 50mg? each morn
Thyroid pills – half in the morning half at night
Glycloseamine – 15cc’s in the evening
Slentrol – 0.6 mg? in the morning (appetite suppressant)
I am feeding him low fat Innova. I was feeding him 1.5 cups in the morning and the same at night. He stopped eating in the morning, so I bumped it to 2 cups in the night with half a cup of mixed steamed or raw veg. Now he is barely eating that, maybe a third of a cup of everything. I am very worried that he is not getting enough food and nutrients. To give him his morning meds, I mix them with 2 tablespoons of apple sauce and he laps it up. I have tried putting some apple sauce on his dinner, but he still isnt as interested. I know the Slentrol is an appetite suppressant, but I don’t want him starving. I am also supposed to increase his dose next week to 1.2 mg.
What should I do?
I am going to the vet tomorrow morning to get more of the Glycloseamine and I plan to talk to her about it then.
One of the side effects of the Slentrol is anorexia.
He has been eating less and less, but since yesterday it seems he wants nothing to do with his dinner. I have given him some apple slices and some green beans. I don’t want him starving.
Thank you all for the responses. Believe me, I am the first person to go off on people here for ignoring their dogs needs and not taking them to the vet. I would not have let this go on any longer than it has, and if going off the Slentrol is the answer, then that means I have to work harder to get him to lose the weight. He needs to lose about 20 pounds. I wull admit, I used to free feed him and let him lay around and be lazy. But a trip to my vet and the things she had to say about him pretty much scared me shitless and I am dedicated to getting him to a healthier weight.
Jennifer April 21st, 2010
Can nicotine gum/patches, etc. be used to lose weight?
Nicotine’s an appetite suppressant and stimulant….
Are there any bad side affects?
How many are safe to take at the same time?
Note: I don’t smoke.
Jennifer April 20th, 2010
I read great review about Hoodia Pills to work good as appetite suppressants.
But I also read about to make sure to buy the real deal.
So any brand recommendations?
I have a GNC Store nearby.
Thank you
Jennifer April 20th, 2010
I live in Canada.. so please keep that in mind. I just quit smoking and i need something to take that will stop me from eating everything in site!! lol HELP!!!