I remember when I first joining a bulimia forum back in 2009 and one of the first forum topics I read through was a discussion called “did bulimia make you gain weight?” To be completely honest, at that stage I didn’t understand why people would be talking about …
When entering recovery from bulimia, one of the first (and scariest) challenges is accepting the changes your body may experience. As a recovery coach, I’ve not only helped people make it through the various body changes that take place; I’ve actually experienced them myself. Things are …
Bulimarexia, as its name suggests, is an eating disorder that causes it’s suffers to experience a combination of both bulimia and anorexia. Generally medical practitioners who accept “bulimarexia” as an eating disorder in it’s own right say it is: Primarily a form of anorexia nervosa with components …
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) also know as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), gastric reflux disease, or acid reflux disease is a chronic condition where stomach acid comes up from the stomach into the esophagus. Why do people develop GERD GERD is usually caused by changes in the barrier …
Many people who suffer from bulimia nervosa are often concerned about their teeth. I am not one for scare tactics; but it’s true, from first-hand experience, bulimia can wreck your teeth and your health. I want to share my nightmare I went through regarding how bulimia damage my …
“Almost there, just 50 more calories to go,” you think to yourself as you finish your cardio workout at the gym. You’re there every day, sometimes after going for a morning run. It consumes your thoughts. It takes priority over important things you need to do. It …
It’s hard enough living with bulimia without having to think about all of the nasty potential side effects and health complications that it can cause. However, while you can’t simply scare yourself into recovery, it is important to become informed on the possible dangers and life changing …
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The warning signs of bulimia are not easy to spot. My wife Ali hid her eating disorder from me for 3 years. I know they say love is blind but we spent all day, every day together and I had absolutely no idea she was suffering from …
To most people, the answer to this question seems obvious. If you throw up the food you eat then you’re going to lose weight, right? Sorry to burst your bubble, but that’s wrong. The fact is that ultimately, throwing up does not help you to lose weight, …
Why does bulimia cause face swelling? What can you do about it? and more importantly how long will it take for your “bulimia face” to get back to normal once you start recovery? Let’s get the technical bit over with first… Swelling in the face (specifically of …