| Subject: Re: myths --i know i'm a little late for this thread but i have a ? |
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Date Posted: 16:29:55 10/26/04 Tue
In reply to:
Deb
's message, "Re: myths - sorry for the long post" on 23:11:21 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
>
okay, i'm very late for this because i just found it at the bottom of the page-- and deb- i couldnt understand anything you were saying- LOL! i'm not too smart with scientific terms like that but i do have a question if it's not too late....i too may have fallen into beleiving some myths....here's a big concern of mine: about the body eating it's own organs (heart, kidneys, etc.)-- can that only happen when you're underweight? i mean, FIRST your body would eat all of it's fat (which obviously would make you underweight) THEN go for your organs, after all the fat is gone, correct? that is a huge concern of mine....right now my weight is between 100-105 which isn't really unhealthy for my height, but i always have "relapses", starve for 2 weeks, eat for 1 week, etc....sometimes the starving can even continue for a month or more, but i guess my point is, it cant get to my muscles until all the fat is gone, right? i mean until you're medically "in the danger zone" from ematiation (i'm in the danger zone less than 100) so if i'm above 100, even if i'm technically starving myself, it will not eat my muscles?....if anyone could answer me that'd be great ....thanks =)
~jane~
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