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Questions Answered by Expert Ryan Hale

Subject	Date Asked
syrup that expired 2 years ago.	12/11/2011
Q: Today I had pancakes with syrup and when i was done i had a really bad taste in my mouth. so i ... A: Most food poisoning happens within 2-6 hrs of ingesting contaminated food. If you feel sick, be seen ...
Woke up with edema and experiencing other symptoms	12/9/2011
Q: I am a type I diabetic who is very concious about eating food. Last summer I lost 10 kgs by playing ... A: Nadia- one of the very best ways a diabetic can help themselves regulate their sugar/insulin levels ...
What's the definition of 'force feed'?	12/5/2011
Q: What does 'force feed' mean? Solid food isn't shoved down an anorexic's throat? Is it? I hope that ... A: Force feed does not mean that the person is held down and fed. It's done through a feeding tube or ...
Anorexia	12/3/2011
Q: I know a former anorexic, from GA, who says all this stuff - - If an anorexic is over 18, he/she ... A: I'm not that familiar with georgia laws but typically a mental health professional it a physician ...
Hello.	11/30/2011
Q: I've been battling anorexia for almost 6 months, but I realized what am doing to my body and wish to ... A: Jack- the whole idea of a six pack is deceiving. One has to get their body fat really really low to ...
Anorexia	11/26/2011
Q: If an anorexic is a female who's 5' 1'' tall, 75 lbs and never exercises, can someone place a 5150 ... A: Given the description, it sounds like she should be on a hold. The police, a physician, or a ...
Anorexia	11/18/2011
Q: During a 5150 hold (3 day involuntary psychiatric hold), if the anorexic doesn't eat anything, is ... A: Chris- I'm most familiar with the therapeutic side of treatment as well as being somewhat familiar ...
I need help.	11/13/2011
Q: so I am a female competitive rower, I am 17, and row lightweight. I am 5'9'' and about 125 lbs. I am ... A: Mary- It sounds to me like you have the makings of an eating disorder. The good news is that you ...
Eating Disorder	11/5/2011
Q: My daughter is 21 years old, has been an equestrian since age 5 and was in her universities varsity ... A: It doesn't surprise me at all that her roommate and teammate also had an eating disorder. I'd be ...
Eating Disorder	11/4/2011
Q: My daughter is 21 years old, has been an equestrian since age 5 and was in her universities varsity ... A: Anthony- it could be that the team asked her to leave as a way of not having to deal with her ...
Symptoms?	9/19/2011
Q: How many of the anorexia symptoms do you need to have to be anorexic, and which ones? (my friend may ... A: Bella- the diagnostic criteria is: -refusal to maintain body weight above 85% of expected weight ...
What should i do???	9/18/2011
Q: Im Megan. My best friend i think has an eating disorder, though she hasnt lost much weight yet. On ... A: Megan- it's difficult and frustrating to try to help someone who refuses to accept help. Perhaps ...
impact short term and long term of rigorous exercise too few calories	9/12/2011
Q: I have a friend that limits caloric intake between 1800 to 2200 per day. This past Saturday, my ... A: Calorie restriction is not health unless someone needs to lose weight for health reasons. In that ...
Is this right?	9/7/2011
Q: I can go 5 days with out eating anything and then when I do eat its a sald, an apple or a banana. I ... A: Hannah- you have a problem that is best worked on by a team. There are many things going on right ...
Is this right?	9/3/2011
Q: I can go 5 days with out eating anything and then when I do eat its a sald, an apple or a banana. I ... A: There are some criteria to diagnose an eating disorder that include behaviors and some criteria that ...
Can i?	8/27/2011
Q: I was wondering, how many calories does a 12 year old competitive swimmer with practice three days a ... A: Eva- the amount of calories you are consuming is entirely too few. In fact, if you had no energy ...
Eating disorders	8/20/2011
Q: soo I purge pretty much everyday, once or twice a day, and recently I stopped for like two weeks, ... A: Brianna- I can't say for sure what the redness was. If I had to guess I'd say it was pizza sauce ...
Severe bloating from chew/spit behavior	8/20/2011
Q: I am currently in treatment for anorexia and chew/spit and have been trying to break the chew/spit ... A: Marissa- a major factor with the bloating is the fact that the amount of time it takes for food to ...
Help again- sorry!!!!	8/13/2011
Q: I feel bad asking you another question that probably doesnt make any more sense then the last one. I ... A: Katie- you are correct, it is very difficult to compete especially as a swimmer with cold water in ...
road to recovery	8/12/2011
Q: For oh, about a year now I've struggled with my eating habits and almost stopped eating completely. ... A: It's difficult to give up because you are asking yourself to give up something you've used to get by ...
is this Eating Disorder?	8/12/2011
Q: Lately I haven't feeling so well, 2 weeks ago I got a really stomach flu and I was sick for like 5 ... A: This does not meet the clinical criteria for an eating disorder. It sounds like you had a pretty ...
I want to recover from my anorexia, but can't maintain my weight.	8/10/2011
Q: My name is Christine and I am 15 years old. I have struggled with both bulimia and anorexia nervosa ... A: Christine- this is not really my area of expertesse. There are people who work with those ...
Am I anorexic?	8/4/2011
Q: Help! I think i may be anorexic, but I don't know what to do. Last year, I realized I ate way too ... A: Katie- It sounds like you are really struggling with this. By clinical definition, you very easily ...
weakness	8/1/2011
Q: I've suffered from an eating disorder in the past, and recently I've relapsed a bit and begun ... A: Emma- Your symptoms sound like they could be connected to not getting enough calories to support ...
Numbness in leg	7/18/2011
Q: My daughter is an athlete, and has developed anorexia. She lifts weights every day. She has been ... A: I'm unable to give you a certain number fora BMI that would indicate inpatient care. First, I don't ...
Anorexia Recovery	7/8/2011
Q: I'm 16, 5'2, 105 lbs (up from 98) and beginning my recovery from anorexia. I suffered the illness ... A: Sunita- Congratulations on your strength to turn things around on your own. I'm concerned that you ...
Recovering from eating disorder	7/6/2011
Q: Im desperately seeking advice.. Im "severly under-weight" due to having suffered from anorexia, in ... A: Crystal- it's hard to say if what you are experiencing is due to an actual anxiety attack or if it ...
make yourself anorexic?	7/5/2011
Q: ryan, I have a friend who wants to be anorexic. Shes 22 .around 5'2 and about 210lbs. being heavy ... A: Christy- your friend's thyroid issue can be a major contributor to the problem. It sounds like she ...
too skinny	7/1/2011
Q: I'm not anorexic, but I am 5'8 14 years old and only weigh 116-117lbs, people think I look way too ... A: Well without knowing your body composition I'd have to say that around 120 lbs is more appropriate. ...
fatty!	7/1/2011
Q: Iam a 25 year old girl that has just been diagnosed with bulimia. I am also a gym fanatic too. But ... A: Adele- it is important that you address your caloric needs for your activity. It is impossible to ...
Help	6/4/2011
Q: I am not technically an athlete, but I do exercise often. Around 4 months ago, I lowered my caloric ... A: Nicole- it does not sound like your exercise regimen is too strenuous, however, stress, both ...
eating disorders	5/23/2011
Q: what causes eating disorders in atheletes A: Bertha- It would seem that there are often a combination of characteristics or events that can lend ...
Puking / track?	5/13/2011
Q: I'm not sure if you would be the right expert to ask about this, so let me know if you wouldn't be. ... A: I've known some pretty high level athletes who had a condition where they couldn't keep food down ...
Eating disorder	5/10/2011
Q: I am a 104 pound ,14 year old about to turn 15 in 6 months and my dad is 6'5 and my mom is 5'8 and i ... A: The longer you have the eating disorder and if you have it at critical times during your ...
Weight	5/3/2011
Q: I am fifteen about 5'4 to 5'5 and 102 pounds I exercise every day and weightlift every other day. Am ... A: Loren- the most important thing when it comes to weight is body composition. That is, what ...
Weight	4/27/2011
Q: I am fifteen about 5'4 to 5'5 and 102 pounds I exercise every day and weightlift every other day. Am ... A: Loren- It's impossible to say from the information I have. i would like to send a few reminders ...
Runner's Addiction and Anorexia	4/16/2011
Q: I am currently doing an extensive research and journalism project on running addiction and eating ... A: I first began running to lose weight. I ran at night so nobody would see me. The result was a 40 ...
Youth Body Image	4/13/2011
Q: I'm a year 12 student currently doing a study on media influences towards youth body image. Has the ... A: It has been found that women (and some men) in areas of the world with limited media availability ...
Calorie survival mode	4/6/2011
Q: I've heard repeatedly that if you don't consume enough calories you will go into "survival mode" and ... A: Diana- survival mode doesn't mean not losing weight, it simply means that your metabolism will slow ...
Overeating	2/15/2011
Q: Is overeating a process addiction?? When I see lists of process addictions OE is the only one where ... A: Alex- you are right about the kinds of foods people eat who binge eat, however, there is almost ...
metabolism post anorexia	1/31/2011
Q: Back in May 2010 you answered Emily about lack of metabolism post anorexia. I read that like it ... A: Pat- I think the therapy will help your understanding of what "normal" is and what to expect of ...
metabolism post anorexia	1/30/2011
Q: Back in May 2010 you answered Emily about lack of metabolism post anorexia. I read that like it ... A: Pat- I have the impression that you have a very complicated relationship with food... I also get the ...
daughter's weight	1/10/2011
Q: My daughter is 15 yrs old, 5'5", and a competitive athlete (swimming, running, gymnastics). Since ... A: Alfred- you are right to be concerned. Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any ...
ED overexercise insulin resistant	12/24/2010
Q: So I engaged in ED behavior for a long time, and have done significant metabolic damage. I am trying ... A: Erika- I am not sure of your age, but the insulin resistence is made more serious with age ...
Runner in Starvation Mode	11/12/2010
Q: I've done a decent amount of online research on this topic, but I have yet to find any situations ... A: Lindsey- sorry for the delay in the response. First, let me respond to your specificWhat is going ...
Growth Stunt	10/6/2010
Q: I'm am a 19 year old guy and when I was about 17, I had an eating disorder. I am now past it, but I ... A: John- there's good news and bad news. First, the longer you've been experiencing the disorder, the ...
Recovering: Excercise or eating?	9/16/2010
Q: I am recovering from a mixture of anorexia/ exercise bulimia, all founded on my intent to be the top ... A: Your fear of gaining weight and your insistence on exercising in an effort to not gain weight is ...
Help	9/8/2010
Q: It took my hair beginning to fall out for me to realize this. At 5'5 and 120 pound I am in a ... A: Sarah- I think if you were to eat on a regular basis and a healthy diet, that your weight would be ...
Help	9/7/2010
Q: It took my hair beginning to fall out for me to realize this. At 5'5 and 120 pound I am in a ... A: Sarah- so have you diagnosed yourself or has a health professional told you that you have an eating ...
Eating Disorder	8/29/2010
Q: I have a tendency to overeat (eat compulsively). This has resulted in a strange body figure. I have ... A: Any extra weight that is not used in your sport will be a liability (think 350 lb football player vs ...
anorexia and thoughts	7/23/2010
Q: I was an intense swimmer for all of my life and the past four years I have been in and out of ... A: Cassi- it sounds like you are somewhere along the continuum of working on your condition. Nobody is ...
Metabolism questions	7/21/2010
Q: Ryan Hale, I am currently 5'2" and 105, I do cardio 5 days a week, yoga 1, and weights 2-3 times a ... A: Katherine- when someone attempts to lose weight, it takes a lot of thought and effort. Once you ...
Anorexia	7/18/2010
Q: Recently, I've been obbsessed with calories and fat, I look at every packet. I stand in front of my ... A: I know you are doing the best you can to get through life and the behaviors and thoughts help you do ...
Anorexia	7/12/2010
Q: Recently, I've been obbsessed with calories and fat, I look at every packet. I stand in front of my ... A: Ella- it is impossible to tell you how much you should weigh. You must consider body type, height, ...
Food + Exercise	7/5/2010
Q: Ryaaaan, Hi there :) So I have a query for you - I am a seventeen year old girl and I started ... A: Rebekah- it sounds like you need some balance with your exercise and eating. The activity takes ...
How do you help a recovered bulimic?	7/4/2010
Q: My friend had bulimia for about 3 months because of stress that she was experiencing, but is ... A: Patricia- your friend quite likely has an underlying depression issue. These often go hand in hand ...
too fat to have an eating disorder?	6/30/2010
Q: "Hiya, Please answer my uestion as I have already had it unanswered once. Im a bit confused as to ... A: Samm- sorry to have missed your question coming across my computer at one time or another. It ...
recovery time frame...	6/30/2010
Q: I am a professional ballerina with an elite world class ballet company. Because of the pressures ... A: Catherine- you are right in your understanding that it will take a long time for your metabolism to ...
eating disorder?	6/5/2010
Q: My chaotic relationship with food dated back to as early as when I was 3, when I used food to stuff ... A: Jasmin- Are you asking if what has been going on with your therapists is a normal process or your ...
Anorexia	6/4/2010
Q: One of my closest friends has just told me that a counsellor has told her she has anorexia. I am ... A: Rebecca- you're a good friend to want to be a source of support. Someone going through this needs ...
Advice needed	6/4/2010
Q: My name is Sarah, and I started dieting in January. At some point, the dieting became anorexia, and ... A: It's difficult to get past all of the aspects that can feed into an eating disorder on your own so ...
Advice needed	6/3/2010
Q: My name is Sarah, and I started dieting in January. At some point, the dieting became anorexia, and ... A: Sarah- While it is true that hormone therapy will help your period return, it doesn't address why it ...
my metabolism	6/2/2010
Q: "i recovered from Eating disorder anorexia in 2008 i went to 28 kgs from 60 kgs (i was suffering frm ... A: Vaish- the homeopathic medications can help. Just make sure you let your doctor know about them to ...
Confused	6/2/2010
Q: I just wanted to know if i am starting to develop an eating disorder or not. I am 5'6, 15 and weigh ... A: Katie- It seems like it would be hard to enjoy being pretty and popular if you were exhausted all ...
Abnormal Eating Habits	6/1/2010
Q: Hale, When I eat foods, I tend not to finish the whole piece of what I'm eating. Sorry if I worded ... A: Angela- I would not consider this an eating disorder and neither would anyone diagnosing this ...
Diet Pills and Metabolism	5/31/2010
Q: I have been taking some diet pills for a couple of months now, but the whole time I have been ... A: Caroline- I am concerned that you are taking diet pills as a recovering patient of an eating ...
do i have anorexia?	5/31/2010
Q: okay, this might be a very very strange question to ask, but i'm a little worried about my eating ... A: Sheena- it sounds to me like your issue is more of planning your meals a little better. usually ...
Anorexia in young female athlete	5/26/2010
Q: My daughter has very rapidly developed anorexia we think as a result of a punishing fitness regime ... A: Alison- unfortunately your doctor's recommendation of no exercise is a sound one. Most people who ...
Underweight teenager	5/23/2010
Q: Hope you can help. My son is 18, 6 feet tall, weighs 122 pounds. He has OCD and sees a psychiatrist ... A: Bob- His BMI is pretty low and I can see how your physician would be alarmed. Given his history of ...
Water purging....?	5/20/2010
Q: I have suffered from an eating disorder over 12 years. I am a diagnosed anorexic, orthorexic, with ... A: K- it sounds to me like the relief or feeling you are chasing is the feelings you get with the ...
bulimia	5/19/2010
Q: I have been a bulimic for over 30 years,not the type that binges big time. I usually eat well, but ... A: Dana- you are what is known as an informed bulimic. That means you know all the stats and the ...
My English Essay	5/16/2010
Q: I'm Claudette. I'm 13 and in the 7th grade. I'm doing a research essay on anorexia and I've got to ... A: Claudette- I'll do my best to answer your questions 1. anorexia is the kind of problem in which ...
Almost impossible to lose weight after anorexia.	5/9/2010
Q: I have no idea what to do anymore since it seems almost impossible for me to lose the extra weight I ... A: Emily- it seems that you are not as far away from your goal as you might think. It sounds like ...
anorexia	5/6/2010
Q: what are the eating patterns of anorexic people? how often do they eat? they gotta eat something, ... A: Lauren- people who meet the diagnostic criteria for anorexia refuse to maintain a healthy or normal ...
midnight eating	5/5/2010
Q: this is not anorexia...but it IS an eating disorder. How can i find out if there are other people ... A: She is not typical of those who eat at night then. Does she have thoughts or behaviors one would ...
midnight eating	5/5/2010
Q: this is not anorexia...but it IS an eating disorder. How can i find out if there are other people ... A: Queenie-midnight eating is actually in the same category as binge eating, although it is not ...
Job	4/30/2010
Q: I am doing a school project and we have to do a report on our dream job. I would like to work with ... A: Moreen- There are four main ways to work with eating disorders. Those are: psychiatrist- these ...
I eat less than once a day... And more	4/26/2010
Q: I eat less than once a day, and my job is exercise all day long, very physical and strenuous, and I ... A: Mai- technically, I'm not sure if you meet the clinical definition of either. Bulimics are usually ...
do or will i have an eating disorder	4/24/2010
Q: i worry about my weight alot im 5ft 2 and 103lbs and i want to be 85lbs and wont stop til i get ... A: Lanta- It sounds like you are well on your way if not there already. I am curious about the 85lb ...
eating disorder?	4/22/2010
Q: My chaotic relationship with food dated back to as early as when I was 3, when I used food to stuff ... A: here in the state, counselors are actually required by law to make sure continued service is ...
eating disorder?	4/21/2010
Q: My chaotic relationship with food dated back to as early as when I was 3, when I used food to stuff ... A: Jasmine- i would like to point out that even if you have what we call a sub-clinical level of ...
Can exercise make you sick?	4/15/2010
Q: I wanted to know why when I exercised and pushed myself hard I was physically sick? I struggled ... A: Your body may be going through many things. It could be that you did not have enough caloric energy ...
suitable exercise levels need advice.	4/15/2010
Q: I have been anorexic since I was 14, but have had periods of time where I was able to bobble and ... A: Nikki- as a certified trainer and a clinical counselor in training, I can empathize with your ...
Trying to help my daughter	4/8/2010
Q: My daughter has just started to try to eat. She has not had a what I would call a full day of food ... A: Penny- your daughter's BMI is near starvation level. There are many medical reasons for her to be ...
gf with anorexia	4/6/2010
Q: Hey Ryan, My girlfriend is suffering from anorexia. She has been for years, long before I ever met ... A: John- there are often many factors that contribute to an eating disorder. Among these may be a ...
Exercise...	3/27/2010
Q: right now im currently recovering from a three-month period of anorexia on my own, and i eat quite ... A: Andreah- I would like to say that a bit of exercise would be ok, but you really need to talk with ...
anorexic tendoncies?	3/24/2010
Q: a friend of mine told me this morning that she thought i had some anorexic tendoncies. i am not thin ... A: Melissa- anorexia is a complex issue because it involves what's going on in your mind, as well as ...
Period	3/21/2010
Q: it's Jenny again. I mentioned before not having a period by age fifteen, and having a previous ... A: Jenny- being very athletic can delay the onset of your period or cause some irregularity. ...
Bulimia weight gain- -- Help!	3/19/2010
Q: I have gone on a strucuted eating plan. This is (1/2cp)oatmeal and milk and fruit for breakfast- ... A: Amanda- I am wondering where the structured eating plan came from (did your doctor recommend it or ...
periods after anorexia	3/18/2010
Q: Okay, I'm nearly fifteen years old and I still haven't had my period. I dealt with anorexia when I ... A: Jenny- don't worry, the major shift in body weight right at a time when your body was wanting to ...
Hoarding/Eating disorder	3/17/2010
Q: My question to you is: I have a 13 year old daughter. She currently lives with her Father in a ... A: April- wow, you have cause to be concerned, I would even go as far as to suggest getting legal help ...
Talking to the doctor about an eating disorder	3/15/2010
Q: I have had problems with food and body image since 7th grade. In the past few months I have been ... A: Macy- your doctor may have her own personal policy about what information she chooses to share. ...
Sick of being obsessed with weight	3/15/2010
Q: I have been obsessed with my weight for 13 yrs.In the very rare event I miss a day of working out I ... A: Jane-what you have told me about your feelings is quite common for someone with your eating issue. ...
Metabolism	3/15/2010
Q: I have suffered from Anorexia for over 4 years now and am currently 20 years old (currently 94 ... A: Arya- it would be irresponsible of me to tell you how to maintain a weight that may not be healthy ...
Talking to the doctor about an eating disorder	3/13/2010
Q: I have had problems with food and body image since 7th grade. In the past few months I have been ... A: Macy- That's very bold of you to want to know how to start the conversation and take the first ...
daily food consumption	3/12/2010
Q: I was wondering if eating a half of a grapefruit and a 35 calorie yogurt a day with 2 protein ... A: Susan- I'm confused whether or not the yogurt and protein shakes are meal replacements or your ...
training during anorexia recovery	3/11/2010
Q: i had anorexia for about 5 months. i have been in recovery for just over 2 months and am gaining ... A: Shan- I am concerned that your desire to train again is a way to continue weight control/reduction ...
Can't overcome aftereffects of anorexia...	3/10/2010
Q: First of all, thanks a bunch for taking some time to read over my question! It really concerns me ... A: Didi- I wouldn't avoid eating any foods if you are in the process of getting back to a healthy ...
missed period female athlete	3/10/2010
Q: I am a 17-year old girl and I had anorexia nervosa a year ago. I have always been a long distance ... A: Kim- the menstrual cycle can be a tricky thing. There are some female body builders who are super, ...
no weight gain what-so-ever	3/9/2010
Q: my name is iain, ive got a problem, for a few years now, well over 6 years, i used to be big build ... A: Iain- I feel like there may be some holes in the email you sent and that I'm not getting everything ...
Can't overcome aftereffects of anorexia...	3/9/2010
Q: First of all, thanks a bunch for taking some time to read over my question! It really concerns me ... A: Didi- Your body was in deprivation for so long that it may be in hyperactive fat storage mode (not ...
broken metabolism	3/8/2010
Q: I have been a runner, a soccer player and have practiced hot Bikram and vinyasa yoga since high ... A: Katie- you have said that you have been anorexic since high school which means you've been dealing ...
Eating disorders	3/7/2010
Q: I've hated my body for some time now like 4 years and over that time have counted calories, starved, ... A: Alice- It doesn't sound like you have what is known as a "clinical" level of an eating disorder, ...
eating disorders	3/6/2010
Q: Over the past couple of months I've lost 12 pounds, I'm %'4 and my weight started at 115 but now a ... A: Kassie- you are clearly not getting enough calories to function. Your brain runs on pure blood ...
anorexia and heart rate	3/6/2010
Q: i am a 16 year old girl recovering from anorexia. my lowest weight was 43-44kg and currently i weigh ... A: Holly- a heart rate of 50 for a trained athlete is not surprising because they have developed the ...
Am i anorexic	3/2/2010
Q: i'm am obsessed with Calories and fat, but recently it has become much more of a obsession i have ... A: I think you may have anorexia nervosa purging type. This means that your behavior is like an ...
Am i anorexic	3/2/2010
Q: i'm am obsessed with Calories and fat, but recently it has become much more of a obsession i have ... A: Antonia- I don't know what your family dynamics or relationships are like, but generally, it is good ...
Am i anorexic	3/1/2010
Q: i'm am obsessed with Calories and fat, but recently it has become much more of a obsession i have ... A: Antonia- from what you've described, it sounds like you do have an eating disorder. Your ...
eating problem	3/1/2010
Q: i am 35 and have three kids since xmas i have been having problems eating i dont have anything to ... A: Lindsey- it sounds like you have some preoccupations with food and some issues surrounding eating, ...
Eating Disorder?	2/25/2010
Q: I am a young girl and I am wondering if I might have an eating disorder. I've had a negative body ... A: Maddie- it sounds problematic to me that you have such a negative body image and are very consumed ...
How long will you recommend to sleep per day?	2/24/2010
Q: actually on 2/22/10 you answered my question about increasing height. There you recommended me to ... A: Shoaib- keeping up a whacky sleep schedule can work for a while, but it may be difficult to get back ...
What should i do to increase my height?	2/22/2010
Q: i am 15 year old male,16 going on. I am 5 feet 4 inch which is way too short. Even when i was 13 i ... A: Shoaib- if you are extremely short, there are medical procedures that some doctors will recommend ...
Male Bulima	2/21/2010
Q: My 19 yr. old son has had bulimia and other mental disorders for the past year. Our insurance will ... A: Michele- I'm sorry to say that I do not know of any, especially not being from your state. I can ...
Information	2/20/2010
Q: i know this is not quite your area of expertise but it would mean a lot if you could help and find ... A: Rory- Bulimia seems to have a genetic component but it accounts for only 25-50% situation. People ...
delayed stomach emtying	2/16/2010
Q: I am twenty years old and even though I was never diagnosed with an eating disorder, when I moved ... A: Tanya- that's really impressive that you have worked so hard to get better. It's a drag that you've ...
Trying to Recover & Regain Healthy Weight!!	2/15/2010
Q: I have been suffering from aneorexia for about 2 years now, and REALLY want to recover, but am ... A: Leah- That's great that you sound so motivated to great well. I can understand why you would be ...
Eating chalk	2/13/2010
Q: I apologise for asking this question to you, since your profile clearly states that you handle ... A: Jolene- you may already know much of what I am going to tell you, and my knowledge in this is ...
Anorexia	2/13/2010
Q: I have suffered from anorexia for the past two months... I have not lost a lot of weight yet and I ... A: Fatema- let me see if I understand correctly, you have anorexia and want to maintain the weight you ...
fat and anorexic	2/9/2010
Q: i am writting a research paper on anorexia im just wondering if it possible to be over wieght yet ... A: Natasha- sorry it has taken a while to get back to you... hopefully your paper hasn't already been ...
Training during eating disorder recovery	2/8/2010
Q: I am recovering from Anorexia and the key for my turnaround was the desire to be an athlete since my ... A: Dee- for weight training, you'll need to know what your 1 rep or 10 rep max is to know how to ...
Training during eating disorder recovery	2/7/2010
Q: I am recovering from Anorexia and the key for my turnaround was the desire to be an athlete since my ... A: Dee- wow, what an amazing story. Congrats on getting better!! As for your situation, the American ...
Dancing and weight	2/3/2010
Q: I am 19 years old and am a seasoned dancer. I have always worried about my weight and stressed ... A: Jessica- I've worked with numerous female athletes who have the dilemma of weight and performance. ...
Weight loss	2/2/2010
Q: I'm not sure who I should be writing to because I've not done this before. I have been a mixture of ... A: Alxia- first I'd like to congratulate you on the work you've done to get better and to be healthy. ...
what do i do?	2/2/2010
Q: ANSWER: Adriana- it's good that you are aware of what is going on. From what you've told me, it's ... A: Adriana- nobody should be scared to go home. If there are some big problems or it is dangerous, you ...
i dont know if i have something wrong with me.	1/27/2010
Q: so i am 16, 5'5" and weigh 110ish lbs. i am super athletic, i play soccer all year round and work ... A: Ashley- It's good to be concerned since your thoughts and actions could lead you down the path of a ...
i dont know if i have something wrong with me.	1/26/2010
Q: so i am 16, 5'5" and weigh 110ish lbs. i am super athletic, i play soccer all year round and work ... A: Ashley- for someone who is constantly active, especially if you are doing soccer year-round or in ...
Anorexic Cheerleader	1/25/2010
Q: I a 16 yr old daughter who is back to counting calories and at a very low weight 5'5" ..from 135 on ... A: Laura- I always tell parents of children who are experiencing this (especially girls) and on a ...
bulimic???	1/18/2010
Q: My mother-in=law, 84 years old, starting chewing her food and then spitting it out, claiming she ... A: Nancy- the only form of "cupping" I am familiar with is a technique used as a form of therapy in ...
worried !	1/5/2010
Q: evan people who dont know me sometimes call me anorexic.ive never though much of it untill quite ... A: Megan- people often practice behaviors because it is the best way they know how to change how they ...
Recovering from disordered eating	12/23/2009
Q: I am a competitive cyclist. I've been racing for the past five years and for about the same amount ... A: Rhiannon- You are like the most perfect case who has ever written in. You are active and even ...
Why?	12/15/2009
Q: Why after being in inpatient treatment for anorexia with a minimal weight gain of 4 pounds in 30 ... A: Deb- you certainly have the need for tissue rebuilding in your body so no doubt that much of what ...
Why?	12/14/2009
Q: Why after being in inpatient treatment for anorexia with a minimal weight gain of 4 pounds in 30 ... A: Deb- first, you need to honestly assess how much you ate, did you cheat at all? Exercise to work it ...
child not eating	12/10/2009
Q: I have a 6 yr old boy. He has never been a good eater. I'm concerned because his eating habits are ... A: Denise- Your little boy may be eating just the amount he needs (a little more one day and a little ...
advice on metabolism	12/8/2009
Q: I'm 16 and am currently trying to fix my metabolism after slowing it significantly from losing quite ... A: Sophie- having an eating disorder and trying to maintain a very low weight can be the cause of your ...
running and ed recovery	11/27/2009
Q: I ran competitive Cross Country in high school, but developed and practiced anorexia from age 14-16, ... A: Courtney- first, there is a difference between cycling fitness and running fitness. Pro cyclists ...
anorexia and sectioning =(	11/22/2009
Q: Okay I'm 16 5'9 and 101.4 lbs, my BMI is 15.19 according to my GP, last year I was in recovery ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting to your email. At your height, the BMI you've told me puts you at ...
Weight Loss	11/22/2009
Q: I am a competitive cross country runner and previously I had never really thought about my weight. ... A: Katie- sorry for the delay in getting to your message. First, different parts of your body may take ...
getting my metabolism back	11/16/2009
Q: I’m 28 and need some help with my eating disorder I have for almost 10 years now! First was anorexia ... A: Anna- it could be some time before your metabolism returns to "normal." there is no way of telling ...
my friends are starting to worry	11/15/2009
Q: My friends have started to worry about me. A few years ago I stopped eating but I got over it but ... A: Chloe- I'm not sure what kind of treatment you may have gone through the first time (if any), but ...
getting my metabolism back	11/13/2009
Q: I’m 28 and need some help with my eating disorder I have for almost 10 years now! First was anorexia ... A: Anna- my advice is not going to be very impressive or dazzeling. What I've noticed about your email ...
eating disorder	11/12/2009
Q: for as long as i can remember I has always been fussy with food. As a child would only eat breakfast ... A: Mel- if your BMI is normal, I would concern myself more with how you are feeling about yourself ...
underweight?	11/11/2009
Q: , im 17 and i think im underweight...cause my periods are gone again . I had the same problem 2 ... A: Anna- I'll take your questions one by one. First, the amount of body fat and your hormone levels ...
underweight??	11/10/2009
Q: , im 17 and i think im underweight...cause my periods are gone again . I had the same problem 2 ... A: Anna- for some young women, their periods are not regular until their 20s. However, if you ...
Eating disorder and dieting and exercising	10/29/2009
Q: My question is, can a person develop an eating disorder while on a diet and exercising regime. About ... A: Christina- Wow! Congratulations on the weight loss. It sounds to me like you are simply ...
ulcerativeco;litis and anorexia	10/24/2009
Q: I have ulcerative colitis and often don't feel like eating properly. I also exercise a lot ... A: Gill- I recently worked with a female basketball player who was in a similar situation. It's not ...
Do i have EDNOS?	10/24/2009
Q: When I was about 13 I started to become more aware of my body. I had been a competitive gymnast for ... A: Jessica- when it comes to eating disorders and athletics, it is common that one's situation not fit ...
Help please!	10/24/2009
Q: I am a college level gymnast and my freshman year I broke my foot. Afraid to gain any weight I went ... A: Rachel- I am wondering if there is anything else that you haven't included. First, on athletic ...
anorexia	10/21/2009
Q: Daughter in law has an eating disorder, was treated with another family member at a one week camp ... A: I would star by looking for couples or family therapists in your area. Not all areas require them ...
anorexia	10/20/2009
Q: Daughter in law has an eating disorder, was treated with another family member at a one week camp ... A: Susan- it doesn't surprise me that your daughter in law was treated with another family member... ...
High Carb diet works for me!	10/8/2009
Q: Ryan I am not a teen I am middle aged, and I dont have an eating disorder except I used to crave ... A: Barry- I say that if you are active, you are an athlete. it sounds like you exercise and play ...
weight flucuations	10/1/2009
Q: I was exhibiting anerexic behavior for about nine months and just 6 weeks ago started eating more ... A: Jill- for some people, especially if they have not been used to ingesting animal protein or dairy, ...
anorexia	9/28/2009
Q: I need help with how to deal with an email I got from a friend. "I just relaized last week that ... A: Nathan- it seems as though your friend realizes that it is difficult to live this way, but when ...
eating	9/21/2009
Q: im a 14 year old girl who is 5ft 3 and weighs 98 pounds, i am having a hard time trying to find a ... A: Leanne- your plan is troubling. Your brain needs about 600 calories per day just to function, that ...
Metabolism Recovery after Restricting and Exercising	9/10/2009
Q: I am a 26 year old mother of two who is running 40-50 miles per week to train for a half marathon. I ... A: At you height and activity level, you need between 1800 and 2500 cal per day (more on days you are ...
Rapid Weight Loss	9/3/2009
Q: After giving birth it took me only about 2 months to drop all the weight I'd gained. At that time I ... A: My first question is whether or not you are breast feeding. If you are, your caloric intake to ...
could i become anorexic or bulimic	8/23/2009
Q: I have had thoughts about throwing up my food and i have try because i have this voice in my head ... A: Danyelle- whenever we do a behavior such as drink too much alcohol, gamble destructively, or ...
Pain after weight loss	8/22/2009
Q: Over the past 1 1/2 years, I"ve lost close to 90 lbs. I joined Weight Watchers, but still lost the ... A: Kate- your body uses certain nutrients to help the body heal and deal with inflammation. If you ...
Build muscle	8/17/2009
Q: sorry to bother you. I had a question on building muscle. I'm 17 years old. I suffered from anorexia ... A: Chris- as someone who has had an eating disorder, you may be starting with a bit of a set-back, but ...
growing	8/10/2009
Q: but when i easy 13 i became anorexic. I dropped to about 5 stone and was 5 foot 5. i got this during ... A: Jon- by going through something like an eating disorder during puberty, you can affect your growth. ...
Obesity / Depression	8/10/2009
Q: What lifestyle questions should one ask to assist you in identifying a suspected anorexic, in order ... A: Rozel- the 10 year old boy who is obese is part of a growing number of children who are dangerously ...
trying to recover !	8/7/2009
Q: Last year I was a happy dancer and runner however my determination to succeed an improve has ... A: Caila- it is possible to get healthy. I'm not sure why your doctor is not willing or able to make a ...
Anorexia	8/7/2009
Q: What lifestyle questions should one ask to assist you in identifying a suspected anorexic, in order ... A: Rozel- Eating disorders can be complicated because they are reflections of many things going on in ...
Confused	8/4/2009
Q: I kinda think that I might have an eating disorder. One of my friends found out that I have been ... A: Sawyer- first, I apologize for the delayed response to your question, I have been overwhelmed with ...
Getting Back in Shape	7/27/2009
Q: I am 17 years old and a recovering bulimic. Before my eating disorder I was a strong athlete (field ... A: Chelsea- sorry it has taken so long to get back to you. I have been very busy with some course work ...
Candida after bulimia?	7/25/2009
Q: I suffered from bulimia for a few years, due to pressures being an athlete. Now, nearly being ... A: Daniel- it is possible you have candida. Typically, the infection stays in warm moist areas such as ...
not the mainstream	7/24/2009
Q: well.... my best friend goes thru alot of crap on a day to day basis and i think he suffers from ... A: Mikaela- it sounds to me from what you've said that your friend has a problem with depression. Even ...
eating disorders	7/15/2009
Q: I had eating disorders for 10 years, but I started to eat right 4 months ago. My problem is my ... A: From what I can understand, it sounds like you are going to the gym regularly and that you are lean ...
weird matinence	7/9/2009
Q: I have been eating about 1000 calories or less a day and my weight is staying the same and i walk 4 ... A: Rachel- I'm curious about your 1,000cal per day. Is that a number you just decided was good or has ...
starvation	6/20/2009
Q: My mother is 73 she has heart problems and had a stroke now she is suffering severe depression, she ... A: Ofelia It is not uncommon for older people to have depression and have it be confused with dementia ...
Im scared.	6/14/2009
Q: my name is Julianne and I am 15 years old and I'm scared. For the past 2 years I have been overly ... A: Julianne- it is impossible for me to give you the kind of help you need over the Internet. That's ...
Exercising Sensibly	6/14/2009
Q: I'm 17, and have always liked to keep my body in good shape. However, a few years ago I went too ... A: Colby, as you have surely realized on your way to recovery, is that an eating disorder is a problem ...
Can't lose weight	6/8/2009
Q: I really need help cause I workout almost daily like running for 60mins and attending aerobics ... A: Naela- From what I can tell, it seems like you have a pretty healthy lifestyle. You cross train ...
Calorie absorbtion	6/4/2009
Q: I am currently trying to reagin the weight lost as a result of my 7 year on-going battle with ... A: Alice, your question reminds me of the cyclists (European) I've known who don't like taking showers ...
Binge-eating and weight loss	6/1/2009
Q: I am 27 years old and have been dieting (and maintaing my weight) for the past 6 years. I managed to ... A: Wow, you really have a good team to help you (scientific research, nutritionist, counselor, etc). ...
Binge-eating and weight loss	5/31/2009
Q: I am 27 years old and have been dieting (and maintaing my weight) for the past 6 years. I managed to ... A: Martha- as your nutritionist has most likely told you, your constant losing weight, gaining some ...
My anorexic son has just started smoking	5/25/2009
Q: My wife and I are very concerned that our son has just started smoking. He was a high performance ... A: It is typical for someone who is going through a treatment program to replace one behavior for ...
weight gain	5/21/2009
Q: i have a hard time gaining weight im 5'8 and weights 130 for many years now i believe i have an ... A: Norma- I would need more information such as how long you've been at your current weight. What ...
Not Eating, causing black out?	5/19/2009
Q: Upon seeing that you have experience with the coaching scene, I have a question for you. My ... A: Kay- It's very common for people with disordered eating patterns to use the excuse that they just ...
over weight	5/12/2009
Q: I'm a 19 yr old athlete and freshman in college. I throw the shot put and discus, but recently ... A: Emme- I am sure that due to your former activity level, your eating habits were pretty frequent and ...
anorexia	4/27/2009
Q: How does anorexia affect men ? A: Dustin- anorexia used to be a problem people associated with women and their desire to look a ...
how can i rebuilt my muscle mass?	4/26/2009
Q: After struggling with anorexia (and bulimic episodes) for more than 1o years, I'm struggling now ... A: Connie- I'm not sure where you are with your recovery from the eating disorder but I'm assuming you ...
i think i might need help	4/23/2009
Q: ok well i kinda have a problem and ill admit to that like i don't eat some days and the days that i ... A: Jackie- it was very smart of you to contact someone about your situation. It is a very serious ...
what should I do?	4/20/2009
Q: Ok well Ill first say that I am not anorexic... BUT I did recently go on a weight loss program and i ... A: Chris- 40 lbs in the amount of time you describe is a lot in a short amount. The reason experts ...
Self-esteem, fitness, and weight	4/14/2009
Q: Our 13 year old daughter began displaying some compulsive eating traits last year – over eating, ... A: I'm sorry that I do not have any contacts there. I know what your current therapist is thinking: if ...
Self-esteem, fitness, and weight	4/13/2009
Q: Our 13 year old daughter began displaying some compulsive eating traits last year – over eating, ... A: Marie- at 13 I suspect she started high school right around the time the eating started? If not ...
What to use to be regular...	4/8/2009
Q: I have been prescribed Kristalose but it is so expensive do you know of an alternative? My doc says ... A: Bella- this is really not my area of expertise so I will not be of much help. It is good that you ...
Is something wrong with me	4/7/2009
Q: I'm 13 and I do eat but when we eat meals I don't eat a lot. But in between meals I eat snacks very ... A: Courtney- the cheering is fine for activity. There are also activities you can do to help the ...
Is something wrong with me	4/7/2009
Q: I'm 13 and I do eat but when we eat meals I don't eat a lot. But in between meals I eat snacks very ... A: Courtney- You don't give me a lot of details about your eating to go on...but, here is some advice. ...
eating disorder	4/5/2009
Q: I was wondering if starving yourself is considered an eating disorder. I have only gone four days ... A: Emily- there is a certain criteria psychologists use to determine if someone meets the "exact" ...
Lost period	4/2/2009
Q: I struggled with an eating disorder for about 5 years. I had been on birth control pills for 10 ... A: KC- I'm not a physician but I can say that getting back to "normal" as far as your period goes can ...
am i ill	2/15/2009
Q: apparently i'm not fat and that I'm under weight by about a stone but i feel really over weight and ... A: Jennifer, the fact that this has become such a huge part of your life and that much of your life, ...
Intense training and eating disorders	2/12/2009
Q: Both my bestfriend and I are extremely competitive rowers. In the summer, spring and fall we are on ... A: Alex- Thank you for the question. It's good that your friend is getting help. Often as athletes, ...
Anorexia	2/10/2009
Q: What are the steps to recovery for an anorexic? About how long should it take for the body to go ... A: Shardae- Thank you for the question. The first step to recovery is to find help. Often a school ...
not eating properly	1/27/2009
Q: i am 21 years old and i have a eating problem sometimes i do not feel like eating any food for a ... A: Simone- My area of expertise is disordered eating as it relates to sports and exercise. My advice ...
exercise and eating	1/25/2009
Q: Ryah, I have a history of running 40-50 miles a week in addition to swimming 3 miles. I am 5"7" ... A: Melissa, First, I honor your courage to talk to someone about this and your desire to get better. ...
regaining muscle	1/16/2009
Q: i lost alot of weight and muscle, since i decided to stop, ive been left with scarecrow legs and ... A: First, congratulations on getting healthy and pulling out of your disordered eating situation. It ...

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I can answer questions specifically geared towards athletes and their eating issues. I would be able to assist parents or coaches with questions or concerns about disordered eating practices often found in the exercise and sports settings. I also have experience in training and conditioning so I am in a position to discus how the two interrelate.

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I have a bachelor's degree in sports medicine and master's degrees in sport psychology and clinical counseling. I have done counseling with individuals, couples, and families, with specialization in athletes. Past clients have included triathletes, dancers, college cyclists, and Pro Tour cyclists.

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