Losing weight is one thing. Losing perspective is another. Are
you satisfied with your eating habits? Do you eat in secret? Do
you constantly think about eating, weight and body size? Does
the number on the scale determine whether you have a good or bad
day? A number cannot change your life, but you can. You are not
alone. Studies show 1 out of every 4 college-age students has
some form of eating disorder.What are eating disorders? People
with eating disorders use weight and dieting success as measures
of their self-esteem. The person becomes trapped in a cycle that
is difficult to change and as a result, they feel like a failure
- ashamed, hopeless, and embarrassed. To add to this, although
eating disorders are psychological in nature, they can lead to
serious physical problems and even death. As a result, the
person with an eating disorder lives a very secret life feeling
that no one can understand their pain and frustration as they
continue a vicious cycle of self-destructive behavior.Anorexia
The physical