At What Point Dose It Become Bad?

[songboy]

I've wanted to losse weight for along time and the other day I started eating less and less at dinner and my parents are giving me looks like "Why isn't he eating as much..." I'm afraid I'll get to a point where I really will be starving my self. any help?

[xXl0sth0peXx]

Honestly, tell someone.

It gets bad when you start eating less, because it could possibly get worse. But seriously, tell someone before it gets bad. Tell someone what's wrong, and what you want to accomplish.

Eating less won't necessarily make you lose weight; there's much more efficient ways to do so. Eating right, and working out properly are some. Possibly look into getting a personal trainer? I know I was able to get one at one point for pretty cheap each session. If that's not possible, even going to a gym or doing stuff at home. There's tons that you can do. Fitness video games depending if you have systems, stuff outside, even sports or something.

Not saying it will turn into an ED, but it very well could. Recognizing signs early is a good thing, and I seriously recommend taking advantage of the fact that you picked up on the signs. It sounds like your parents are concerned, which means that they want to help you.

[Stryker125]

My health coach says that starving yourself is the most inefficient way to lose weight, and the fastest way to gain weight. (i'm probably misquoting him, but you get the point)

You don't need to eat less, you need to eat healthier. And working out properly is definitly going to help. If you wanna know more, just message me, I'll be glad to help :D

[CuriousDestruction]

Val is right, it's really best to tell someone. Your parents seemed concerned and what your doing is not only a bad way to lose weight, it's very dangerous to your health. There are far better ways. And this could have lasting damage. Telling someone this early can prevent you from having lasting damage from this. i highly recommend you do so.

if you are afraid to tell someone like your parents, at least tell a friend who can support you. they can keep you eating if you decide you don't want to do this. And it feels good to have support.

I also recommend telling a therapist or school counselor if you have one. They can really help you with specific methods so you don't get worse.

i know it's really hard, but you have a lot of time left in your life to lose weight. and the possible consequences of this stuff is really scary. That said, i can't stop you from making your choices. All I can tell you is that your choices can have lasting effects, far more lasting than you can imagine. Please choose carefully and always feel free to go to VT for advice and support. <3

[FranticMind]

I agree with the above, spotting early signs of disordered eating can really help to reduce the effects and possibility of this developing into a full blown ED.

It may be beneficial to write down things about your eating so if you do decide to gt help, it can help you to remember/make sense of your eating?
It helped me anyway.

I think you are so brave for posting and asking for help and I hope things go well for you,

Take care x

[Dimentio]

Please do not get to my position, Where your always sad and no energy and not sleeping and stuff from non eating, Because i can't brake out of this now, But just remember that you have to eat and still eat your usual amount but maybe a tad less if you are a bit big and want to get skinny and do some exercise so that you also loose weight that way and a healthy way :) Keep safe.