Anorexia/Eating Disorders/cabbage soup and anorexic

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Expert: Reverend Abbott - 9/1/2006


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1-3 lbs with all of the exercise and everything and eating only the soup for 2 weeks that is all that i would lose r u sure? because it claims and i know people who have lost like 10lbs with a slow metabolism for like 1 weeek on it! r u saying this to discourage me from going on it because i would rather the truth of how much you could lose!
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hi i am anorexic and on the cabbage soup how much could i lose in 2 weeks on it? with exercise and  i think that i have a slow metabolism can i still lose weight?

Answer -
That 'diet' is soooo over!  Everyone on it painfully discovered they actually ended up gaining weight in the long run.

But, if you want to do this, you may lose between 1-3 lbs of water weight (you won't lose any fat).

Also, find out more about being anorexic

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If you already have a slow metabolism due to a very low calorie intake, you'll only slow it more with this 'diet'. Eventually, the weight gain you'll have will be out of control.

To better determine if you're anorexic (that's a psychological disorder), check my site

www.GetTheReal.info  

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Reverend Abbott

Expertise

I have lived it and survived it. I know every excuse, reason, thought, feeling and rationalization - and I'm going to be very honest in my advice.

Experience

I've lost (& gained)HUNDREDS of lbs over a lifetime, more than 30 years of "professional dieting". Presently a counselor for sufferers of eating disorders, a nutritional advisor and spiritual counselor (Reverend,doctor); I've been on every diet there is and used the most bizarre weight loss products you can imagine. I am FORMERLY obese, anorexic (several times), bulimic MOST of the time - and maintaining size 4, with no gimmicks, devices, programs, pills or supplements.

I currently investigate the diet industry on behalf of consumers who do not need to be ripped off while struggling to be healthy. I WILL expose them all and I WON'T be intimidated, bullied or bought. My advice is for cost-free options. I have nothing whatsoever to gain from my recommendation(s). I make no money from my website and I sell, promote, endorse NO diet/health products, programs or devices. You'll also never see me on the receiving end of a hidden camera report...but you can be assured, I won't quit until I've exposed those who are out to take advantage of you.

It's a matter of choices. We need to stop complicating things.


Degrees & Certifications:
I'm an ordained minister (Reverend, doctor) spiritual/living/behavior counselor.

I have a medical education and management background (with college). Through early 90's (until retirement) Who's Who Of American Women; Who's Who On the East Coast; Who's Who Among Emerging American Leaders; Who's Who Of Intellectuals - all for "outstanding performance in (my) field".



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While active (through the 1980's), included in Who's Who Of American Women; Who's Who On the East Coast; Who's Who Among Emerging American Leaders; Who's Who Of Intellectuals - all for "outstanding performance in (my) field".



Education/Credentials
Ordained Minister; phlebotomist; medical information researcher for court cases

Awards and Honors
Doctorate of Divinity

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