Comments on: The Fasting of An Eating Disordered Male http://www.burpandslurp.com/2010/03/15/the-fasting-of-an-eating-disordered-male/ 'cuz burping and slurping is mandatory and polite when it comes to good eats Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:46:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Leonardo Matz http://www.burpandslurp.com/2010/03/15/the-fasting-of-an-eating-disordered-male/comment-page-2/#comment-27949 Leonardo Matz Sun, 09 May 2010 21:53:24 +0000 http://www.burpandslurp.com/2010/03/15/the-fasting-of-an-eating-disordered-male/#comment-27949 I have been to your site a few times now, and this time I am adding it to my bookmarks :) Your pages are always relevant, unlike the same-old stuff on other sites (which are coming off my bookmarks!) Two thumbs up! I have been to your site a few times now, and this time I am adding it to my bookmarks :) Your pages are always relevant, unlike the same-old stuff on other sites (which are coming off my bookmarks!) Two thumbs up!

]]> By: tasteofbeirut http://www.burpandslurp.com/2010/03/15/the-fasting-of-an-eating-disordered-male/comment-page-2/#comment-24236 tasteofbeirut Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:30:06 +0000 http://www.burpandslurp.com/2010/03/15/the-fasting-of-an-eating-disordered-male/#comment-24236 Beautiful, moving post and thank you Sophia for giving a voice and a presence to Joseph; I am personally going through a similar situation with my 16-year old daughter and will show her this post, hope she will take in interest in reading it. Beautiful, moving post and thank you Sophia for giving a voice and a presence to Joseph; I am personally going through a similar situation with my 16-year old daughter and will show her this post, hope she will take in interest in reading it.

]]> By: Cammy http://www.burpandslurp.com/2010/03/15/the-fasting-of-an-eating-disordered-male/comment-page-2/#comment-24194 Cammy Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:59:53 +0000 http://www.burpandslurp.com/2010/03/15/the-fasting-of-an-eating-disordered-male/#comment-24194 Keep fighting, Joseph. This took a lot of heart and courage. Don't lose faith in the strength of your present self and the incredible potential of a future healthy self as well. Keep fighting, Joseph. This took a lot of heart and courage. Don’t lose faith in the strength of your present self and the incredible potential of a future healthy self as well.

]]> By: Joseph http://www.burpandslurp.com/2010/03/15/the-fasting-of-an-eating-disordered-male/comment-page-2/#comment-24127 Joseph Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:34:05 +0000 http://www.burpandslurp.com/2010/03/15/the-fasting-of-an-eating-disordered-male/#comment-24127 I want to thank all of you who have left comments, and of course Sophia for offering me this outlet to write. When Sophia first came to me about doing a guest post I was a little intimidated. It’s very difficult to try to break out of such a structured mindset with the control factors that I’ve built into my life, and to be perfectly honest it often seems like many of the ‘health’ blogs reinforce these unrealistic and sometimes perverted concepts on a daily basis. That being said, it was my hope (and still is) that my message can help someone else, whether they be male or female, in overcoming similar anxiety issues over whatever control factors dominate their life (eating disorder or otherwise.) Having an eating disorder as a male is difficult, but it is so much more than a body image issue. It stems from a crisis in control and a need for validation, and instead of finding such validation in the love of God, I chose to build factors into my life (such as my eating and exercise habits) which would validate my daily existence for me. However, through your comments, as well as the love of God and the meaningful and more intimate social interactions I am beginning to have with those who I call friends, I am learning that I have more to offer the world and can in fact step outside of my daily and destructive “routine.” I’m sure many of you have experienced the freeing power and cathartic experience that writing can bring us, and I’m grateful to God to have been blessed with the ability to communicate my thoughts in such a way. Once again, thank you for your comments, and do believe me when I say that your heartfelt response made my day. I want to thank all of you who have left comments, and of course Sophia for offering me this outlet to write. When Sophia first came to me about doing a guest post I was a little intimidated. It’s very difficult to try to break out of such a structured mindset with the control factors that I’ve built into my life, and to be perfectly honest it often seems like many of the ‘health’ blogs reinforce these unrealistic and sometimes perverted concepts on a daily basis. That being said, it was my hope (and still is) that my message can help someone else, whether they be male or female, in overcoming similar anxiety issues over whatever control factors dominate their life (eating disorder or otherwise.) Having an eating disorder as a male is difficult, but it is so much more than a body image issue. It stems from a crisis in control and a need for validation, and instead of finding such validation in the love of God, I chose to build factors into my life (such as my eating and exercise habits) which would validate my daily existence for me. However, through your comments, as well as the love of God and the meaningful and more intimate social interactions I am beginning to have with those who I call friends, I am learning that I have more to offer the world and can in fact step outside of my daily and destructive “routine.” I’m sure many of you have experienced the freeing power and cathartic experience that writing can bring us, and I’m grateful to God to have been blessed with the ability to communicate my thoughts in such a way. Once again, thank you for your comments, and do believe me when I say that your heartfelt response made my day.

]]> By: Marina http://www.burpandslurp.com/2010/03/15/the-fasting-of-an-eating-disordered-male/comment-page-2/#comment-24126 Marina Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:22:48 +0000 http://www.burpandslurp.com/2010/03/15/the-fasting-of-an-eating-disordered-male/#comment-24126 That's an excellent point... anorexia really is layers of obsessive habits, which makes it VERY hard to break. I do think it's a matter of making the decision to get well though and choosing not to wallow in your own misery anymore. That’s an excellent point… anorexia really is layers of obsessive habits, which makes it VERY hard to break. I do think it’s a matter of making the decision to get well though and choosing not to wallow in your own misery anymore.

]]> By: tra http://www.burpandslurp.com/2010/03/15/the-fasting-of-an-eating-disordered-male/comment-page-2/#comment-24125 tra Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:14:32 +0000 http://www.burpandslurp.com/2010/03/15/the-fasting-of-an-eating-disordered-male/#comment-24125 OH SHIT i forgot to tell you! i'm helping my mom get ready to leave so i don't know if i'll be able to make it =( AND i have to go see the dermatologist ASAP since i'm breakin' out like a felon. EPIC HORRIBLE. APRIL 11 week. i'm on spring break. i'll find you. and the dimsum truck. OH SHIT i forgot to tell you! i’m helping my mom get ready to leave so i don’t know if i’ll be able to make it =( AND i have to go see the dermatologist ASAP since i’m breakin’ out like a felon. EPIC HORRIBLE. APRIL 11 week. i’m on spring break. i’ll find you. and the dimsum truck.

]]> By: Jenn (www.j3nn.net) http://www.burpandslurp.com/2010/03/15/the-fasting-of-an-eating-disordered-male/comment-page-2/#comment-24122 Jenn (www.j3nn.net) Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:50:33 +0000 http://www.burpandslurp.com/2010/03/15/the-fasting-of-an-eating-disordered-male/#comment-24122 Such a moving story. As someone who has struggled with weight issues all of my life, I've realized that we have to have peace within to conquer all external influences. Love yourself, unconditionally. It's the best thing you can do for yourself. I know it sounds cliche, but respecting, appreciating and loving yourself will give you the strength to overcome anything. :) Jenn Such a moving story. As someone who has struggled with weight issues all of my life, I’ve realized that we have to have peace within to conquer all external influences. Love yourself, unconditionally. It’s the best thing you can do for yourself. I know it sounds cliche, but respecting, appreciating and loving yourself will give you the strength to overcome anything. :)

Jenn

]]> By: lisaiscooking http://www.burpandslurp.com/2010/03/15/the-fasting-of-an-eating-disordered-male/comment-page-2/#comment-24118 lisaiscooking Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:00:17 +0000 http://www.burpandslurp.com/2010/03/15/the-fasting-of-an-eating-disordered-male/#comment-24118 Having found your path is so inspiring. Best wishes to you, Joseph! Having found your path is so inspiring. Best wishes to you, Joseph!

]]> By: Sarah http://www.burpandslurp.com/2010/03/15/the-fasting-of-an-eating-disordered-male/comment-page-2/#comment-24113 Sarah Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:18:58 +0000 http://www.burpandslurp.com/2010/03/15/the-fasting-of-an-eating-disordered-male/#comment-24113 Thanks for posting, this was very interesting to read. So frequently do male sufferers of EDs get overlooked and it's inspiring to hear Joseph so eloquently share his story. Sarah x Thanks for posting, this was very interesting to read. So frequently do male sufferers of EDs get overlooked and it’s inspiring to hear Joseph so eloquently share his story.

Sarah x

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.burpandslurp.com/2010/03/15/the-fasting-of-an-eating-disordered-male/comment-page-2/#comment-24109 Stephanie Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:56:50 +0000 http://www.burpandslurp.com/2010/03/15/the-fasting-of-an-eating-disordered-male/#comment-24109 This is a wonderfully written, inspiring and in many ways, beautiful post. Thanks to Joseph for sharing such intimate details of his struggle. There is a message for all of us in this and extends beyond the realm of eating disorder. Thank you for that. This is a wonderfully written, inspiring and in many ways, beautiful post. Thanks to Joseph for sharing such intimate details of his struggle. There is a message for all of us in this and extends beyond the realm of eating disorder. Thank you for that.

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