eating disorders

The Bella Vita and TAABOO are hosting a Walk at Pierce College in Woodland Hills on Sunday March 1 @ 1:00pm to help raise money for research, awareness and treatment of Eating Disorders. This is important because nearly 10 million females and 1 million males across the United States are struggling with the active, destructive eating disorders anorexia and bulimia.

What is Anorexia? 

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that is characterized by a distorted body image, low body weight combined with an obsessive fear of weight gain.  An anorexic controls their weight by starvation, exercise, vomiting and purging. Other factors include: 

Dimensions of an Eating Disorder

There are many dimensions to an eating disorder:

• Psychological – people pleasers, difficulty confronting effectively, inability to have their own voice, perfectionist, obsessive compulsive, isolate, etc.
• Interpersonal – abusive, smothering, emotionally unavailable, controlling, blaming/placating relationships, etc.
• Cultural – what’s in:  Twiggy, Muscular, Breasts, Celebrity Anorexia; Diet of the Day; and Exercise Fad; what matters is what works for you.
• Genetic – anorexia ru

What is Body Dysmorphia with Eating Disorders?:

• Body Dysmorphia is a distinct disorder.
• Inability to perceive body parts accurately; excessive concern re: a slight physical anomaly; imagined defect of appearance
• Body Dysmorphia person says, “I look disgusting.  I’m hideous.  I cannot be seen in public”
• Body Dysmorphia is not a vanity driven obsession

What is Distorted Body Image with Eating Disorders?:

• Distorted Body Image is the effect of malnourishment.
• Individuals refuse to go to social places d