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Indeed, it has been most people's obsession to keep a good shape;
to stay physically fit. Some people would even spend a lot of money
to reduce unwanted fats. For some the process of reduction is
painful. A prelude to this plan of reducing body weight is starving
one's self. This article aims to make you realize the negative
effects of not eating to reduce weight or maintain a sexy body
figure.
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Many people suffer from eating disorders, such as overeating or
from body image related conditioned such as Anorexia or Bulimia.
Once you realize that you or someone you love has an eating
problem, you must be aware of how serious the condition is and seek
help immediately as it may be life threatening. People with eating
disorders are ill and require medical treatment.
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Many people fail to realize that eating disorders are more than
just a way to force yourself into staying thin. In fact, eating
disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are actually
very serious mental illnesses just like depression and
schizophrenia. Besides affecting your mind, they can also leave you
with long-lasting negative health effects.