The Problem
Eating disorders involve disturbances in eating behavior. An eating disorder can
begin to reveal itself very early in life, and is no respecter of race, gender, or ethnicity. An
eating disorder can be characterized as:
• an excessive or compulsive consumption of food (bingeing)
• and/or getting rid of food (purging) It may also be characterized by
• self-induced starvation and excessive and unhealthy weight loss
It may also show itself in any combination of these extreme eating behaviors, bringing with it
strong feelings of being completely out of control. We may manifest inappropriate behaviors to
compensate for our unhealthy eating behaviors, including, but not limited to:
• excessive use of laxatives and/or enemas
• frequent dieting
• an overall unhealthy obsession with body weight and shape
We may have believed the lie that our bodies define who we are, and that changing our body image to fit an imagined standard would bring fulfillment, peace, and acceptan…
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