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People with anorexia often have a negative view of the body. Even if they diet to the point of illness or malnutrition, they still feel overweight. Preventing anorexia is an ongoing process for people at risk for this eating disorder. People at high risk often have a relative, such as a mother or siblings, who also have the disorder. In addition, perfectionists often suffer from eating disorders. To avoid complications from eating, you need to change your view of your body in a positive way and adjust your diet accordingly.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Form a positive physical appearance

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   Focus on the whole person. Society often imposes an external standard of appearance to judge a person instead of their internal traits. One way to develop self-esteem is by reflection all own strengths. You can make a list of qualities that define who you are. In addition you can include other people's appreciation for your past selves, including compliments.
   • Stick a list on your bathroom mirror so that whenever you have thoughts of judgment, you can correct these misconceptions by focusing on your strengths in other areas of your life.

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   Pay attention to the features of your body. This method is not intended to guide you to point out specific features related to the appearance such as a small nose or slim thighs. Instead, take a positive view of the human body, not including its appearance. For example, you might recognize an amazing ability as well as what activity you can do with your body.
   • Whenever you feel frustrated about a defect in your body, you should correct yourself and make sure that "I can do acrobatics.", "I have a healthy heart that can provide blood supply for the whole body. " or "My nose can smell these flowers."
   • You can feel negative about your physical appearance if you focus on your flaws. Instead, you can develop your self-esteem and confidence by highlighting the abilities your body helps you to perform.

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   Criticism of the media's body image depiction. Socio-cultural standards are expressed through the media, in which the notion that the East thinks that a slim body is beautiful, and the views formed in the local community or culture can influence Strengthen the younger generation who have misconceptions about their appearance.
   • You should go against and criticize images that appear on television, internet, or magazines about skinny women and perfect muscular men. Remind yourself that this is not the norm for the human form.

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   Correct negative views of a friend or loved one about their appearance. When you hear your mother, siblings, or friends criticize yourself for how big or not perfect enough parts of your body, stop it immediately. Let them know that criticizing the body is bad behavior and then immediately appreciate a strength that is not related to looks such as being good at soccer or having high GPA in class.
   • Disappointment in appearance is a warning sign of anorexia and other eating disorders. Reminding your friends about this can help build awareness and help you build a positive outlook on your physical appearance.

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   Remind yourself that being overweight doesn't make you happy. When you spend too much time visualizing your specific weight, you are starting to see this as the determinant of happiness and a positive feeling about yourself. This is unhealthy thinking and can lead to anorexia.
   • No matter what standards the media has, in reality, there are no standards for appearance. ideal. A healthy body can come in many different shapes and sizes. Furthermore, weight loss or changes in weight are ineffective in making life instantly enjoyable and enjoyable.
   • If you're thinking about linking your happy life with your physical appearance, see a doctor who specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy. This treatment can be helpful for people at risk of eating disorders because it identifies and changes inappropriately and misleading thoughts and beliefs.

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   Say no to perfectionism. Research has shown a link between perfectionism and disappointment in appearance - a common problem in people with eating disorders. Therefore, you need to eliminate the perfect mindset and the need to control every situation if you want to avoid anorexia.
   • Perfectionism is when you have difficulty meeting your standards. You can be very strict with yourself and your abilities. Also put off work or go back to work until you meet your standards.
   • You can work with your therapist to overcome a perfectionist mindset. Cognitive behavioral therapy has the ability to identify perfectionist perspectives and find ways to set the right standards for yourself.
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Method 2 of 2: Form healthy eating habits

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   Don't blame certain foods. You might be surprised by this, but no foods are bad. In fact, there are foods that provide essential vitamins and minerals for the body. However, there are foods that do not provide energy. This food group is high in carbohydrates, fats and sugars. Even so, asserting this food group is bad puts young people at risk of constantly rejecting attractive foods they like to eat and then overeating.
   • Not all carbohydrates are as bad as the dieter illustrates. Carbohydrates are important nutrients in the body. In fact, complex carbohydrates like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains provide plenty of energy and fiber but not excess calories. Simple carbohydrates such as white bread, rice, and potatoes are metabolized more quickly by the body and make you crave sugar right after. Only eat this food group in moderation.
   • When you deny something, you are draining your energy. Willpower has a limit, and over time, they will become more difficult to avoid things you consider to be avoided. To prevent insatiable cravings while following a healthy diet that allows yourself to eat foods to avoid in small amounts. This helps to limit the risk of overeating these foods.
   • A less common type of anorexia is binge eating / bowel cleansing. These people eat very cautiously, eating only a very small amount of food each time. After a lot of abstinence, they can eat a small piece of cake, a normal meal or binge eating. Then, they punish themselves again by exercising heavily or throwing up whole food. The most common form of this disorder is strict abstinence without binge eating or bowel cleansing.

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   Stay away from "diet". Men make up only about 10 to 15% of people with eating disorders. In which, women account for the largest number of people suffering from anorexia. Women also tend to diet. This can be very dangerous, can affect mental health, and can lead to eating disorders such as anorexia. So you need to avoid car diets.
   • The bad news is that dieters often fail. Eliminating certain foods and eating out of nutrition directions can lead to many health problems. Data show that 95% of dieters gain weight again within 1 to 5 years.
   • As described above, the two main reasons for diet failures are people often abstaining from excess energy for long periods of time, or rejecting favorite foods. When their eating and drinking returned to normal, they continued to gain weight.
   • People who are on a super speed diet are at risk of losing muscle mass, brittle bones, heart disease, and impaired metabolism.

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   Meet with a qualified dietitian for advice on a healthy, balanced diet. You may wonder how to maintain a healthy weight without dieting? You should meet with a professional who can help you make a meal plan based on a lifestyle that focuses on health instead of weight.
   • A registered dietitian will determine the nutritional needs needed based on a history of possible illness and allergy. In general, you should eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, lean meats like lean meats like chicken, fish, eggs, beans, skim or low-fat milk, and whole grains.
   • A dietitian also recommends that you visit your doctor to establish a regular exercise regimen. Along with a balanced diet, exercise helps you manage your weight, prevent illness, improve mood, and prolong life.

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   Reflect on what happened as a child that affected your eating habits. A strong belief in food often causes unhealthy eating habits. Think back to your childhood and try to remember the principles that apply to eating and drinking. For example, you may have been given a donut reward and now see this as a way to make yourself better. Some of these principles may have eaten alligators and influenced your perception of food.
   • Consult with a therapist about eating disorder behaviors that interfere with your current habits as a child.
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Warning

• All of the above advice does not include medical advice.
• If you find yourself avoiding eating or restricting food intake strictly, you should see your doctor right away.