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Date Posted: 23:11:21 10/09/04 Sat
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Deb
's message, "Re: myths" on 22:37:47 10/09/04 Sat
>>can some one clear some myths for me???
>>the 1st is that when you purge (assume right away and
>>everything)you lose only 1/3 the cals... is that true?
>>the second one is that your body starts to "eat" its
>>own fat after 12 hours of starvation... didnt really
>>believe this one ...
>>another strange thing is that my hair falls like crazy
>>the weird thing is that i purge less that i used to
>>couple months ago ...
>>and lately i calmed down w/ my Ed's ....
>
>1) Is a very general statement...for MOST people who
>don't purge on a regular basis or haven't been doing
>it long, it's a fair statement to say they only purge
>approximately 1/2 - 1/3 the cals (or somewhere in that
>ballpark - depends on whom you talk to) that they
>consumed. As I said, this is very general...it didn't
>work like that for me. I got most everything up 90%
>of the time.
>
>2) Fat is not the last to be used for energy. Carbs
>then fat then muscle - which is why most Anorexics die
>from heart failure.
>
>A little background on the physiology of malnutrition:
>The body first breaks down complex chemical compounds
>into simpler ones in order to continue to supply the
>substances required to continue vital functions.
>Reserve stores of nutrients are utilized to compensate
>for the lack of nutritional intake. Energy is
>generated from the utilization of proteins, fats, and
>carbohydrates.
>
>-The most readily usable material, the carbohydrate
>glycogen, is utilized first. This is derived from
>glycogen stored in the liver and is exhausted within a
>few hours.
>-This is followed by stored fat from the various
>subcutaneous deposits, around the kidney.
>-Fat deposits are utilized next.
>-The last area of the body to lose its fat deposits is
>the marrow of the bones.
>-The final source of energy available is the protein
>comprising the cytoplasm of the cells. It is at this
>time that ketosis and an increase in nitrogen
>excretion may occur. Ketosis (a condition in which
>ketone substances appear in the blood and urine) is
>commonly seen in malnourishment. This is because it is
>necessary to derive its energy from the stored fat and
>protein. After all the fat reserves have been
>exhausted, nitrogen excretion rises due to the protein
>catabolism which occurs just prior to death.
>Eventually a point is reached where the cells of the
>body are unable to perform the functions necessary for
>life. Death results from lack of sufficient blood
>glucose to provide the energy needs of the brain and
>hypoglycemic shock occurs.
>
>3) Hair loss is common due to lack of vitamins,
>minerals and stress in general. If you don't already,
>try taking a good Vitamin B-Complex. They're
>essential for:
>
>The breakdown of carbohydrates into glucose (this
>provides energy for the body), The breakdown of fats
>and proteins (which aids the normal functioning of the
>nervous system),
>Muscle tone in the stomach and intestinal tract, Skin,
>Hair, Eyes, Mouth and Liver.
>
>Keep up the good work on the no b/p ~ I know how hard
>that is but it's worth it ~ and so are you!
>
>Deb
and lecture...just finished obtaining my certificate in Medical Transcription and have been more involved in medical research again. I get on a roll and can't seem to stop. :-P
Deb
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