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Learn how to eat to benefit your body and your appearance. Take control of yourself in a healthy manner and reap yourself some body PROUD rewards.

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Goodbye Anorexia / Bulimia, Hello BodyPROUD!

Eating disorders often present themselves in those who have not learned how to be at their healthy weight by eating well. Many fad diets influence strategies and techniques that people adopt as their primary style of eating. Not only is that not beneficial for the body, it's also not good for weight loss.

The good news is that we can all eat an abundance of healthy foods and appear the way we desire. Becoming aware of nutrition, your body requirements, portion sizes, the science of training and food timing often helps.

People who hardly eat or binge to purge are often pleasantly surprised to discover that natural bodybuilders, fitness athletes, figure competitors, fitness and physique models EAT their way to a shaped and sculpted figure. In fact, the motto of the FAME World Tourr is: Eat - Sleep - Train (repeat) Compete. Notice how "EAT" is the very first word. In fact, to appear the way they do you must eat every 2-3 hours. How's that for awesome!

It's now learning what's right to eat, and who and when to eat it so that you too can be shapely or sculpted, lean or trim.

Th world of natural physique competitions has been the saving grace for many individuals who decided "now is the time I am going to get myself healthy and kick anorexia and/or bulimia out of my life". Many of them even go on to win the gold and/or become international champions. Competing becomes their blessing because through the preparation process they have now learned how to change their physique from "skinny fat" or "fat" to "lean and toned", "shapely", and/or "muscled". The competition became their learning tool to teach them about their body, their metabolism, and what techniques work to ensure they are at a healthy weight and feeling bodyPROUD.

I battled with anorexia and bulemia for 10 years and had an actual fear of food. In her own words, she was always an "unhealthy skinny fat person", meaning she lacked muscle and the proper nutrition for her body to work its best. In fact, it got to the point that her hair was even falling out. This all changed when she was introduced to the world offitness competitions! She admired those beautiful women with their lean, strong bodies. At that point she learned the value of proper balanced nutrition and how it helps energy levels, musculature and even prevents hair loss. This was enough to encourage a change. She soon thereafter learned to love herself, her body and really value the importance of healthy food. She states: "I have built muscle, competed, run marathons and love my body".

Kimberly Miller struggled with an eating disorder for most of her life even after she became a mother. She had always wanted that "Perfect Body" but was misinformed on how to do just that. So she cut calories (eating less than 300 per day), she binged, she purged, she worked out too much. This continued day after day after day. That is up until about March 2009, the point at which she essentially motivated herself to take the Body Proud Challenge and hit the FAME Stage as a Figure Competitor. Stepping on stage after having achieved her desired results through sheer determination and healthy nutritional means actually saved her life. Realizing her potential and recognizing that her vision of the "Perfect Body" goes well beyond physical appearance has changed her relationship with food and the gym so significantly that now she uses both as a form of therapy!

Of course, if you're ready for a challenge that will rock your world to your benefit, we highly encourage that you include a physique competition in your goals. The results, aside from how you place on stage, is life rewarding: feeling bodyPROUD about your appearance, your physical fitness, and your new style of eating; marked improvements in confidence, health, and your overall relationship with food. If competing is not for you, the principles can still work wonders and benefit your overall mindset.

After overcoming anorexia and bulimia, Portia de Rossi, shared her AHA moment beautifully in her book "Unbearable Lightness":

"I made the mistake of thinking that what I look like is more important than who I am - that what I weigh is more important than what I think or do. All I ever wanted was to be loved for my true self, and yet I tried so hard to present myself as anything other than who I am. Since then I learned not to care about other people's opinions. I began to live my life in love and complete acceptance. The key is to accept your body just as it is. Love your body the way it is and feel grateful toward it. Most important, to find real happiness, you must learn to love yourself for the totality of who you are and not jut what you look like."

It's true. Love yourself. Trust in yourself. Live bodyPROUD. This group is here for your support.

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Comment by Angel Alberto Garcia on April 19, 2011 at 12:45pm: Take control of your life in order to overcome your eating disorder. Love yourself for who and what you are.......

Comment by Angel Alberto Garcia on April 8, 2011 at 7:59pm: Say good bye to your eating disorder by getting help from your family, friends, and coworkers.

Comment by Angel Alberto Garcia on March 25, 2011 at 8:58pm: If you suffer from an eating disorder, seek professional help. Get help from freinds and family and don't be ashamed to ask. People are there to help you.

Comment by Angel Alberto Garcia on March 18, 2011 at 5:12pm: If you suffer from an eating disorder, get the help you need. Seek advice and assistance from friends, family members, and coworkers. With the support you have from people, you will manage to overcome your eating disorder.

Comment by Angel Alberto Garcia on March 10, 2011 at 12:49pm: Amy Barnes you are an american success story. You are an inspiration to the millions of people who suffer from bulimia and anorexia. I am so glad to have known you.

Comment by Angel Alberto Garcia on March 8, 2011 at 1:47pm: If you suffer from bulimia or anorexia, get a grip on yourself. Seek professional help if you feel you need to. Get assisance from family members, freinds, relatives, and coworkers. Overcoming this dreadful eating disorder, requires all the help you can get.

Comment by Angel Alberto Garcia on March 2, 2011 at 6:36pm: We are created in the image of God and we should be proud of our bodies. Take care of the body that you have, because it is the only one you will ever have. Being at a normal bodyweight means being in good health. Follow a well balanced diet and get plenty of daily physical exercise.

Comment by Angel Alberto Garcia on January 25, 2011 at 1:42pm: If you suffer from anorexia or bulimia, get the professional help you need. Do not be afraid to ask your family, friends, and coworkers for help and support. Good luck.

Comment by Kimberly on January 17, 2011 at 9:49pm: Hi Body Proud Community,

Just wondering how many of you out there watch "the biggest loser" or the new mtv show "I used to be fat"... well i have to say everytime I watch an episode i end up crying. The emotional break thru's that most people have on these shows is amazing.. the ablity to open up to the world and truly bare their souls is admirable. It also got me thinking, with the success of the biggest loser .. a few new shows are being added to the list.. the one above " i used to be fat" and one more is coming (I forget the name). However, on the flip side of that... what we are not seeing on TV is those of us who face another kind of unhealthy habit - eating disorders -- anorexia or bulimia... ... so what about those who may be underweight and they are afraid to eat, would that be compelling enough for someone to actually watch on tv... what about instead of the doctor showing your "fit age" -- but taking what would seemingly look like a healthy young person to the doctor and have their health evaluated -- only to find out that some of their major organs have already started deteriorating because of the nightly binges or lack of nutrition.... if there was a show that was called "look at me now" ... would people watch and more importantly would it help those of us who feel like having an eating disorder is something to be ashamed of, something we must hide... or will it inspire just one person to get help... and them mayber another...

would love to hear everyone's thoughts...

Stay Strong - Kim

Comment by Angel Alberto Garcia on January 14, 2011 at 9:25pm: To overcome bulimia and anorexia, you must have a positive self image. You must accept yourself for who and what you are and you must understand that you will never be as thin as someone who has been on a starvation diet. You must love yourself and stop trying to force your body to do something that is unnatural and sometimes fatal.