Binge Eating Causes and Treatments
Binge eating disorder affects those who compulsively overeat, unable to control themselves. This eating disorder can develop as a way of coping with depression or stress, but once it takes over it can lead to serious weight gain. Unlike bulimia nervosa, binge eating isn't followed by purging, but usually includes feelings of guilt that increase stress or anxiety and cause more compulsive overeating.Overeating infrequently, like on big holiday meals, is not part of the binge eating disorder that usually develops in late adolescence or early a...
Celebrities With Eating Disorders
Being a celebrity is not an easy thing. It is difficult to always be in the center of attention, to not be able to go to a restaurant or a store and relax without being photographed, to always be criticized about how you look, how you behave. From that point of view it's not ideal. Celebrities are public persons which rely on their image to make a living, so looking good is one of their top priorities, this is why they are always trying to eat healthy and exercise. This constant pressure concerning the weight can leave it's print over some ...
Demi Lovato Suffering from Eating Disorder?
It seems that not all that glitters is gold, especially when it comes to Hollywood. No doubt, more and more teen idols collapse under the burden of popularity and hard work for success. Demi Lovato is yet another example illustrating that some might not have the spiritual presence to come to terms with various events and facts. Therefore, the ultimate and unfortunate result is either a nervous breakdown or an addiction for which they need medical help. Earlier on, we could find out more about the fight between Demi and her dancer which lea...
Demi Lovato Talks Being Bipolar and Eating Disorder with SELF August 2012
Demi Lovato sits down for a chat with Self magazine and opens up about recovering from an eating disorder, cutting herself and her friendships with Selena and Britney. Speaking about what she learned in rehab, the 19-year-old singer says that, "I've spent the past two years getting over an eating disorder and issues like self-harming and bipolar disorder. Unlike a person who doesn't have these problems, I have to work on this stuff every day. I'm reminded of that whenever I eat or feel down." On going public about her eating disorder, Demi a...
How to Avoid Overeating
Overeating is one of the main causes for gaining weight. But, most of the time, when you start realizing the truth, the diet fever begins, you stop eating and you enter in a vicious circle that can cause serious medical problems and diseases. The best thing to do is to restrain yourself and learn step-by-step how to eat so you don't have to suffer after. Here are a few tips an tricks on how to avoid overeating no matter the occasion and the people involved.Don't go to occasions on empty stomach Before going to someones birthday, eat somethin...
Distorted Perception of Weight - Bulimia
Being and feeling accepted has always been a top priority for most people. Feeling accepted by others can have a calming and beneficial effect over ones psychological state of mind. Not feeling accepted and most of all not accepting oneself can lead to certain problems like eating disorders. A distorted perception of weight occurs when a person looks at itself and sees a distorted image of themselves, an image they don't like. They see themselves as being overweight and amplify that thought until it becomes a problem. People might try to con...
Distorted Perception of Weight - Anorexia
People, especially women have always had to confront themselves with weight problems. Some people are satisfied with their body even though they are overweight or too thin, while some people face a more difficult matter, distorted perception of weight. This condition can affect both men and women, but it is however a more common problem for women. Women who have a distorted perception of their weight see themselves fatter than they actually are. They can look in the mirror and see something most people don't see. They consider themselves to ...
Celebrity Models Talk About Dangers of Modelling at Young Age
One of the most envied jobs in the world is that of fashion models, as wearing some of the hottest designer clothes, looking perfect and getting paid for that is definitely something that appeals to most women. However, it's not the first time celebrity models talk about the dangers of modelling at a young age, as most models are recruited as early as age 14, so find out what Jamie King, Coco Rocha and Carré Otis have to say about the subject. In an interview with Life & Style model Jamie King, 32, who started her career at age 14 said t...
Lady Gaga Reveals Her Bulimia Battle
Due to the huge pressure of the media, numerous celebrities decided to use radical methods to sculpt their body. Eating disorders are some of the most common issues our fave Hollywood divas struggled with. This time we can learn more about Lady Gaga who reveals her bulimia battle. According to her series of confessions, she suffered from this unfortunate condition in her teenage years. The moment when bulimia started to threaten her voice, the famous singer decided to fight against this disorder. The details about her teenage problems were l...
Christina Ricci Covers Marie Claire UK April 2012
Christina Ricci is Marie Claire's UK newest cover girl for the magazine's April 2012 issue. The beautiful 32-year-old 'Pan Am' actress opens up in the interview with Marie Claire and dishes on a wide range of topics including love, growing up in Hollywood, battling an eating disorder, and the biggest turning points in her life. Asked whether she has any regrets when it comes to her wild child ways, the actress admits that, "No. Because it all kind of makes up the back story which is my life." Speaking about the growing up process, Christina ...
New Anti-Anorexia Campaign: You Are Not a Sketch
Brazilian Modeling Agency Star Models recently released an eating disorder awareness campaign titled 'You Are Not a Sketch' which definitely got people talking. Though discussions regarding the unhealthy standards imposed by the fashion industry are far from being a recent concern, there were few images that managed to drive the point straight home as effectively as the new campaign. Featuring a fashion sketch on one side and and a model photographed to resemble the sketch as closely as possible, the new campaign definitely shows how...
Worst Celeb Diet Tricks to Avoid
Diets vary according to their perspective on healthy eating. Some of the famous diets would reduce the calorie intake others rely on the easier digestion of the stomach which keeps our metabolism on top speed. Regardless of the methods it is a fact that each time a plan pops up on the market celebrities are eager to try it out and if efficient popularize it with their worth-admiring silhouette. Indeed there were still various diet plans generating great controversies among nutritionist. Indeed the methods these socialites use might not be t...