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How Can I Loose My Weight While I Have Bulimia ?

i need to lose 10 pounds and i've have a problem with Bulimia . Does puking slow down your metabolism?? I have struggled with Bulimisa for 3 years and i haven t lost that much weight. I was wondering if throwing up effected your metabolism? I still am very much obcessed with my weight and want to lose weight , but even when i throw up everything i am not loosing weight.
Tue, 11 Jan 2011
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Dear Brittany118,

Throwing up affects a lot of metabolites/electrolytes in the body, period. There are no two ways about it.

Please go to your GP/psychiatrist if you feel that you have concerns with regards to weight/problems with Bulimia. They should be able to help you both with medicines as well as pscyhological/talking therapies.....which can actually "cure" Bulimia. Good news is that Bulimia can be very well managed.

Healthy weight loss can be achieved in varoius ways but in your case should be under expert guidance in view of your H/o Bulimia.

Good Luck.
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How Can I Loose My Weight While I Have Bulimia ?

Dear Brittany118, Throwing up affects a lot of metabolites/electrolytes in the body, period. There are no two ways about it. Please go to your GP/psychiatrist if you feel that you have concerns with regards to weight/problems with Bulimia. They should be able to help you both with medicines as well as pscyhological/talking therapies.....which can actually cure Bulimia. Good news is that Bulimia can be very well managed. Healthy weight loss can be achieved in varoius ways but in your case should be under expert guidance in view of your H/o Bulimia. Good Luck.