Eating Disorders Grand Rapids Fitness Center | Monroe North Fitness

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We?ve discussed diet often in these blogs. That is because diet is such an important component to realizing fitness goals. Let?s face it, a poor diet is counterproductive to the hours spent sweating buckets in a class or pounding away reps on the free weights. Unfortunately, some people get carried away with their diet and become victims of eating disorders. Those in the Grand Rapids fitness community are not excluded from these disorders.

A common cause for eating disorders for fitness enthusiasts is a condition called body dysmorphism. Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental condition wherein a person becomes overly obsessed with a perceived deficit in their physique. Meaning they think they are too fat, too thin, not muscular enough, or focused on a specific body part which they feel is inadequate or ugly. The preoccupation with their physical image, and failure to realize the ideal image can lead to severe side-effects such as; depression, social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and hostility towards friends and family members. BDD does not discriminate between males and females and can affect any age group ? however teens and young adults fill the largest demographic.

People who suffer from BDD can resort to extreme measures in order to try to actualize their perceived body image and become victims of eating disorders or illicit substances, regardless of the limitations of their ideal body. These limitations include genetic potential, age, and body type.

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder where a person habitually starves themselves in an attempt to reduce body fat. In conjunction with BDD, an anorexic person can literally starve themselves while convincing themselves that they are overfat. Anorexia causes a variety of health problems, including: heart weakness and failure, decreased bone density, loss of muscle mass, severe dehydration, dry skin, hair loss, and according to the National Eating Disorder Association a 5-20% mortality rate.

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder where a person habitually binges upon large amounts of food and then compensates by voiding the intake of calories ? either through induced vomiting, misuse of laxatives, or hours of intense exercise. Bulimia has severe health consequences ranging from electrolyte imbalances, heart conditions, swelling and inflammation of the esophagus, tooth decay, chronic irregular bowel movements, and an increased risk for suicidal behaviors.

On the other end of the spectrum in a condition called Binge Eating Disorder (BED) in which a person eats large amounts of food very quickly without any compensatory measure. The consequences of BED include; depression, weight gain, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and gallbladder disease.

Monroe North Fitness Center certainly hopes that none of our members suffer from an eating disorder or body dysmorphism. However, as trainers and friends, we are available to discuss concerns with our members to ensure their health and quality of life.

Source: http://monroenorthfitness.com/eating-disorders/

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