Hi,
For 5 years I have this bad habit of always trying to induce throw up when I know that I have eaten too much, especially when the food is unhealthy. Many times I do this so I can eat more, because I really enjoy food, so in the end I still end up eating and getting all the nutrients, etc. If I eat a large healthy meal, like a huge salad or lots of fish, I will not induce throw up, but if I eat McD, I will try to throw up half of it. During buffets, I usually eat 4 rounds because I throw up the first 3; it's a messed up way of tasting everything. When I do throw up, it's usually only a minute after eating. After that I normally eat again and don't throw up.
1. Why are none of the bulemic side affects present? I have perfect teeth, gums, iron count, hair, no acid reflux issues, etc? Is this because I throw up immeadiately after eating, thus preventing the acid from mixing with the food when it goes back up?
2. Is this even bulimia? I can easily control when I throw up or not. I do it out of pure gluttony because I want to savor as much as possible and not gain weight. For unhealthy foods, I want to savor and taste it without it actually causing me to gain weight. It's a choice, and not a "must do" kind of thing at all. Plus, in the end I eat and just keep it in; not a common pattern. Also, my weight is not fluctuating.
Thanks for any help and advice. Please be as honest as possible.
For 5 years I have this bad habit of always trying to induce throw up when I know that I have eaten too much, especially when the food is unhealthy. Many times I do this so I can eat more, because I really enjoy food, so in the end I still end up eating and getting all the nutrients, etc. If I eat a large healthy meal, like a huge salad or lots of fish, I will not induce throw up, but if I eat McD, I will try to throw up half of it. During buffets, I usually eat 4 rounds because I throw up the first 3; it's a messed up way of tasting everything. When I do throw up, it's usually only a minute after eating. After that I normally eat again and don't throw up.
1. Why are none of the bulemic side affects present? I have perfect teeth, gums, iron count, hair, no acid reflux issues, etc? Is this because I throw up immeadiately after eating, thus preventing the acid from mixing with the food when it goes back up?
2. Is this even bulimia? I can easily control when I throw up or not. I do it out of pure gluttony because I want to savor as much as possible and not gain weight. For unhealthy foods, I want to savor and taste it without it actually causing me to gain weight. It's a choice, and not a "must do" kind of thing at all. Plus, in the end I eat and just keep it in; not a common pattern. Also, my weight is not fluctuating.
Thanks for any help and advice. Please be as honest as possible.
