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i work with models and the ugly truth is - they don’t eat.

Literally. They have one, maybe two light meals a day, but the rest of the time they just survive on black unsweetened coffee.

The story which social media sells us, that models can regularly eat three full healthy meals a day and indulge in fast food while maintaining that body?? Big fat lie.

It’s almost an unspoken agreement that all of them have eating disorders. Yeah they might eat on camera. But the thing is if they have fast food or high cal meals, they have a very small portion or only one bite. Most models don’t even eat or drink water before shoots/ runways to eliminate the chance of bloating. Yeah, SOME models can afford private chefs, but most of them are broke as hell. The business is brutal and standing in front of a hot light while being poked and prodded for 2-7 hours per shoot is literal torture. THIS, on top of not eating.

If you want to look like a model, starving is the only answer. Even if you’re genetically blessed.

Eat 1200 cals MAX, mainly between 500-900 per day. Walk a ton. Do OMAD or intermittent fasting. Survive on coffee. And if you can’t handle that, then you b/p which is horrible for you either way.

Wake up. Ugh.

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My therapist asked me to create something “motivating” so I made these.

lol.

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Is 150 cals for 12 chips really worth it?

No.

Remember that.

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got on the scale at the doc & i finally broke out of being 135lbs.

ya’ll i’m 126lbs😭🥺

so since i’m an actual witch, this post is gonna be a plateau breaking spell ✨✨✨

like charge, reblogs cast to get over that plateau & start losing weight again!!!!!

stay safe everyone!!!!

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How to Alleviate Hair Loss

Losing hair? Yeah, me too. If your body is starving, you’re most likely gonna lose hair. Sorry. But there are some things you can do to try and prevent it.

⚠️ DISCLAIMER ⚠️

I AM NOT A DOCTOR. I am not medically qualified in any way whatsoever, I’m just some random anorexic girl on the Internet. Please do your research (and ideally, consult a doctor) before starting any new supplement or medication, as it may have unintended side effects or drug interactions. Also, please get your thyroid checked, as the reason for your hair loss may be a thyroid problem caused by your ED!!

Supplements

❤️ Protein

Hair is made of keratin, a protein. That’s why you need plenty of protein in your diet in order for your body to produce keratin and maintain your hair (and your skin and nails). If you need protein supplements, there are plenty of different ones out there, from pills to powder to drinks.

🧡 Iron

Along with a host of other problems, iron deficiency can cause hair loss, and it’s super common in people with EDs. You should probably be taking an iron supplement, especially if you have a uterus. You can take iron pills or a women’s multivitamin (check the label, but “women’s” usually means it’s high in iron). I take the Up&Up women’s daily multivitamin because it was like $5 for 300 pills, but if I weren’t broke, I would’ve bought the Centrum women’s complete multivitamin. Just remember that your body can’t get rid of excess iron, so very high amounts can be dangerous.

💛 Vitamin B

When it comes to hair, everyone raves about biotin (vitamin B7). But if you take too much, you’ll deplete your pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), which can affect your skin, and because it’s a water-soluble vitamin, any excess biotin will just be excreted. So rather than taking those 10,000mcg biotin pills, take a B-complex vitamin or a multivitamin that covers vitamin B.

Riboflavin (B2) deficiency can cause hair loss.

Niacin (B3) improves circulation to the scalp and boosts the production of keratin.

Pyridoxine (B6) helps manage hormonal hair loss and metabolizes protein that can be used to build keratin.

Biotin (B7) deficiency causes hair loss.

Pantothenic acid (B5) regulates the skin. It’s absorbed by the same intestinal receptors as biotin, so too much biotin will prevent B5 from being absorbed and cause acne or a rash!

Folate (B9) is needed for cellular growth, including that of hair cells.

Vitamin B12 deficiency causes pernicious anemia, which can lead to hair loss.

💚 Vitamin C

To absorb iron, your body needs vitamin C, so a vitamin C deficiency can lead to an iron deficiency. Plus, vitamin C is an antioxidant. Antioxidants decrease oxidative stress, which is caused by an excess of unstable molecules called “free radicals” and can lead to hair loss. Vitamin C is also needed to produce another antioxidant, collagen (which we’ll talk about later). If you’ve got a multivitamin, it probably contains vitamin C, but there are vitamin C pills too.

💙 Vitamin D

Vitamin D helps create new hair follicles, and a deficiency can cause hair loss. You can take supplements (it’s often added to calcium supplements, which you should probably be taking anyway), but your skin produces vitamin D when exposed to the sun, so you should also go out and get some sunshine! Keep in mind that vitamin D is fat-soluble, so you need fat in your diet to absorb it–along with the fact that a low-fat diet can cause a hormonal imbalance, which might also affect your hair, you need dietary fat because of fat-soluble nutrients like vitamin D! But because it’s fat-soluble, be aware that if you take too much of it via supplements, you can get ill.

💜 Vitamin E

Like vitamin C, vitamin E is an antioxidant. It may also improve circulation to the scalp. Used topically, vitamin E can moisturize the hair and scalp. It can be found in multivitamins, vitamin E pills, and, for topical use, in hair products like shampoo and hair masks. Vitamin E is fat-soluble, but an overdose is unlikely to make you sick. However, high doses can turn into a pro-oxidant and increase oxidative stress.

❤️ Vitamin A

Vitamin A is an antioxidant that prevents hair damage and helps produce sebum, an oily substance which moisturizes your hair. A vitamin A deficiency can lead to hair loss, but ironically, too much vitamin A can cause hair loss too. It’s also a fat-soluble vitamin, so high amounts can make you sick and an overdose can be dangerous. But if you have trouble getting your recommended daily amount of vitamin A, try a multivitamin containing vitamin A or a vitamin A pill.

🧡 Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Omega-3s promote hair growth and shine. They decrease inflammation that can damage hair follicles and impede nutrition to the hair, and because they’re fatty acids, they keep the scalp and hair from drying out. Fish oil pills are the easiest way to supplement omega-3s, but there are vegan supplements too. Just don’t forget that omega-3s are fat-soluble and can be harmful in high doses.

💛 Zinc

Zinc is an antioxidant that is needed for cellular growth and repair, which includes the cells of hair and hair follicles. It also helps with protein synthesis, micronutrient absorption, and sebum production. Zinc deficiency can lead to hair loss, but like vitamin A, too much can also cause hair loss, as well as making you ill, so be careful. You can find zinc in zinc pills, multivitamins, and many calcium+magnesium supplements.

💚 Selenium

Selenium is an antioxidant that is incorporated into proteins called “selenoproteins,” which help build keratin. Your body also uses it to maintain the thyroid, preventing hormonal hair loss, and when applied topically, it kills fungus that leads to dandruff. This is another one that causes hair loss and sickness with both deficiency and overdose. So unless you’re using it topically in dandruff treatment, use selenium wisely. In addition to selenium pills, look for it in multivitamins and some zinc supplements.

💙 Silica

As a key component in connective tissue, silica strengthens hair fibers. It also strengthens blood vessels, thus increasing blood circulation to the scalp. It’s anti-inflammatory and is necessary for collagen production. It helps to balance hormones, too, which prevents hormonal hair loss. Silica pills and powder come from several sources—typically seaweed or the horsetail plant—but you can also find it in mineral water.

💜 Collagen

Several of the amino acids used to build keratin are found in collagen, and it may fight free radicals as well. Try looking into collagen pills or powder.

Diet

Here’s a few examples of good foods for your hair! If the emojis don’t match perfectly, shhh, yes they do.

🥦 Leafy greens (spinach, kale, collard, broccoli, chard, arugula, etc)

iron, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A, zinc, selenium, silica, antioxidants

🌾 Fortified whole grains (oats, whole wheat, whole rye, whole barley, brown rice, quinoa, etc)

protein, iron, vitamin B, vitamin D, vitamin E, zinc, selenium, silica

🥚 Whole eggs

protein, iron, vitamin B, vitamin D, vitamin A, zinc, selenium, collagen

🐟 Salmon, tuna, and other fish

protein, iron, vitamin B, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin A, omega-3s, selenium

🌰 Nuts and seeds

protein, iron, vitamin B, vitamin E, omega-3s, zinc, selenium, antioxidants

🥜 Legumes (soybeans, chickpeas, beans, peanuts, peas, lentils, etc)

protein, iron, vitamin B, zinc, selenium, silica, antioxidants

🥛 Fortified dairy

protein, vitamin B, vitamin D, vitamin A, omega-3s, zinc, selenium

🍄 Mushrooms

protein, iron, vitamin B, vitamin D, zinc, selenium

🥕 Carrots

vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A, silica, antioxidants

🥩 Meat

protein, iron, vitamin B, zinc, selenium

🥔 Potatoes

iron, vitamin B, vitamin C, zinc, selenium

🍈 Mangos

vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A, silica

🍌 Bananas

vitamin B, vitamin C, selenium, silica

🍠 Sweet potatoes

iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, antioxidants

🍑 Dried apricots

iron, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A

🍫 Dark chocolate

iron, zinc, antioxidants

🥑 Avocados

vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin E

🍓 Berries

vitamin C, vitamin E, antioxidants

🍅 Tomatoes

vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A

🍲 Bone broth

protein, collagen

🍮 Gelatin

protein, collagen

🍊 Oranges

vitamin B, vitamin C

Hair Care

✨ Avoid any kind of heat or harsh chemicals.

✨ Gently comb your hair with a wide-tooth comb instead of brushing it.

✨ To reduce knots and tangles, sleep with your hair in a loose standard braid. I like to put a fabric scrunchie on the very end, but I don’t tie off the top of the braid.

✨ Never comb your hair when it’s wet. Gently finger-comb it if you really have to.

✨ Avoid tight hairstyles (remember JoJo Siwa’s hairline?).

✨ Use scrunchies, scarves, ribbons, and ribbon ties instead of hair ties.

✨ Only wash your hair 1-3 times a week. If needed, use dry shampoo, baby powder, or cornstarch in between washes.

✨ Shower in cool or cold water.

✨ Use sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner.

✨ Opt for natural hair products when possible.

✨ Do a nourishing/moisturizing/replenishing hair mask or a deep condition once a week.

✨ Gently massage your head for a few minutes every day to stimulate blood circulation to your scalp. For extra blood flow, do it while hanging your head upside down.

✨ Trim your hair regularly.

✨ Avoid unnecessarily touching your hair.

✨ Add a few drops of castor oil, lavender oil, peppermint oil, rosemary oil, and/or argan oil to a couple tablespoons of olive oil or coconut oil, plus ¼ tsp of cayenne pepper. Now you have growth-stimulating hair oil to massage into your scalp.

Products

(NOTE: I have not tried these products myself!! Most of them are recommendations from MyProAna users.)

🌹 PURA D'OR

This brand has shampoos, conditioners, serums, etc. for hair thinning. The products get great reviews on Amazon, and some are even best sellers or Amazon’s Choice products (I assume Amazon’s Choice means it’s good).

🌺 NIOXIN

This brand is designed for thinning hair and includes various products, including hair regrowth treatments. These products also get great Amazon reviews, with a couple best sellers and Amazon’s Choice products.

🌼 ApHogee

This brand uses protein in a variety of products made for damaged hair. Great Amazon reviews and an Amazon’s Choice product.

🌻 Grow Gorgeous

This brand has shampoos, conditioners, serums, etc. for thinning and damaged hair. The Amazon reviews are decent and there’s an Amazon’s Choice product.

🏵️ OGX Thick & Full + Biotin & Collagen shampoo and conditioner

I have no idea how effective the ingredients are when used topically, but for what it’s worth, this shampoo and conditioner contains biotin, collagen, and wheat protein. The Amazon reviews look good and the 19.5 oz duo-set is an Amazon’s Choice product. OGX has other hair products for nourishing, healing, etc., but it’s not like they were recommended by a rando on MyProAna, so I have no idea if they’re any good 🤷

🌷 Rogaine

This is the brand name for topical minoxidil, which is currently the only FDA-approved treatment for female hair loss. I DO NOT KNOW IF IT CAN TREAT HAIR LOSS FROM MALNOURISHMENT, but I actually plan to buy some generic minoxidil off eBay when I go back to school. There’s a 2% formula and a 5% formula; the 5% formula has been found to work more effectively.

💐 Propecia

This is the brand name for finasteride, the only other FDA-approved treatment for hair loss, but it is not approved for women. However, a recent study found that for women, a daily dose of 2.5 mg (the normal dose is 1 mg) improved hair loss without many side effects. Idk though, I personally wouldn’t take it unless the FDA approves it for women. Just in case, y'know? I’m not sure if you can get it over-the-counter, but it does appear that you can buy it online.

Good luck!

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If you need a high intensity exercise that burns fat but is low impact on your joints I recommend the yt channel team body project. Their low impact videos are the only exercises I've been motivated to stick to so far and I swear you can feel the subtle changes overnight.

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Yo some anon on ED tumblr could be an A list celebrity and none of us would know. Bruh what if we’re reposting shit from The Rock rn

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Don’t @ me

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kpop dances to burn fat, get toned, and lose weight

(i'm not a professional dancer, this is just what i've noticed and what has worked for me)

drunk dazed - enhypen (lots of jumping, precise movements to build arm/leg/core strength)

fantasia - monsta x (lots of footwork to keep the legs and core slim, did i mention legs, some arm work, some jumping)

bad girl - woo!ah! (lots of jumping to keep the core and legs up n going)

victory song - stray kids (full body intense workout, focuses on core and strong limb movements, if you get a toned stomach you can be like chan and show off-)

ta - stray kids (lots of jumping and keeping your core tight, LEGS)

wannabe - itzy (the dance break is not only a good stretch but good for abs and legs and the whole of the dance is very quick and precise so it'll burn lots of fat pretty quickly)

boxer - stray kids (arms, abs, legs, all the muscles you didn't know existed, felixs kick is a good flexibility goal)

miroh - stray kids (lots of jumping to work the legs and core and sharp arm movements to tone the arms)

my pace - stray kids (lots of jumping and leg work so good cardio to tone legs and stomach)

double knot - stray kids (this is my personal fav for arm and abs, lots of strong arm movements to give strength and skįńñē)

easy - stray kids (lots of arms, arms and arms, there's a big kick that can be nice for a flexibility goal which can help you lose thigh and hip area fat)

all in - stray kids (lots of specific footwork that requires tight core and will help with leg muscles, and lots of arms)

side effects - stray kids (if i were to do only one workout/dance until i reached my ugw it'd be this, it works EVERYTHING)

gods menu - stray kids (abs and arms killer)

naughty - irene & seulgi (the tutting takes a long time to get down but once you've got it down along with the pretty basic footwork, it'll be good for toning forearms and general arms)

peek a boo - red velvet (lots of arms and abs with the side crunch type movements in the chorus and will help tone the stomach)

on - bts (while not only being beautiful, this works the thighs and arms wonderfully)

mic drop - bts (another whole body workout)

idol - bts (very complicated and with repetition is a full body workout)

yes or yes - twice (lots of big arm and leg movements that not only work their respective areas but require a strong and toned core)

that's all i have for now!! feel free to add on to this <33 stay safe, take your meds n drink water!

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Something to distract you from hunger!

So lately I've been doing this to distract myself and keep track of how many time I've been hungry and didn't give in!

So I've been making tiny little oragami butterflies, not only do I love butterflies but also the symbolism. The delicate small creature we all would kill to be like. So I just make them and I put them in a little tiny container and count them up at the end of the day!

It can be either

How many time did I get hungry and not eat? The more the better!

Or

How many times was I hungry today (if you've had an ed long and your goal is to try not to get hunger pains) The less the better!

There's two different ways to make them whatever's easiest to you! I personally like the one with the green background I like the way it looks :) If you try it out tell me xoxo

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staying fruitarian outside.

as with any lifestyle change it’s easiest to stay on track at home!

the challenges start when your boyfriend invites you to the steak house and your friend wants to run into a coffee shop for a quick snack. the buttery croissant looks so appetizing… then your stomach is hurting 20 minutes later and you wake up with pimples:(

this doesn’t have to be you♡

mindset and prep

before heading out make sure you’ve had a satisfying fruit meal (at least 400 calories) so your body doesn’t crave overstimulating, calorie-dense junk.

bring bottle full of green smoothie and or chopped fruit whenever you go out.

take pride in leading an alternative lifestyle of health and abundance. if you were to eat like other people, you’d get their illnesses too. but you’ve chosen differently!

look up the menu if you’re going to lunch and skim for all salads, vegan/vegetarian dishes, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds on the menu so people aren’t waiting on you to order

think of finding places to eat raw vegan like a game, a treasure hunt!

choosing where to eat

look for:

juice, smoothie, salad bars

healthy/clean restaurants

japanese and vietnamese restaurants

crêpe and dessert restaurants. you can order big bowls of fruit there•.•

grocery stores. pre chopped fruit, dates, bananas, and kombucha require no washing

health food stores (though the packaged snacks may be higher in fat so exercise caution)

raw vegan restaurants!!

at restaurants you didn’t choose

you have 2 options:

you can make a custom dish out of select menu ingredients.

example: on the menu you see steak listed with a side of kale and potatoes, a keto-friendly dish with avocado, and a dessert topped with bananas and berries. order a bowl of berries and banana + a salad of kale, 1/2 avocado and lemon juice. order another round if you’re still hungry (but you probably won’t if you ate before).

or you can modify a menu item.

example: I ordered a “make it yourself” salad which requires you to choose a grain. I requested no grains to be added and they brought this decadent raw bowl of shredded carrot, kimchi, green peas, avocado, marinated tomato, baby kale, baby spinach, red onion, corn, coconut flakes , and lemon juice.

the smoothie was beets, banana, pineapple, ginger, lemon, and flax♡ my friend is not raw hence the pie and croissant

fast food and cafes (canadian)

skim for fruits and vegetables

there may be smoothies you can order without dairy or a healthy kids menu

herbal teas

starbucks

martin’s dehydrated apple chips

herbal tea

mcdonald’s

apple chunks

baby carrots

strawberry banana smoothie no yogurt

blueberry pomegranate smoothie no yogurt

mango pineapple smoothie no yogurt

coconut pineapple smoothie no yogurt

herbal tea

wendy’s

garden side salad. add strawberries, apple chunks, and extra tomatoes on top, with avocado on the side. hold the cheese, dressing and croutons.

enjoy exploring your world as a raw vegan🤍

reblog and follow for more clean eating and lifestyle posts x

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Found this online and people are saying this color supposedly suppresses appetite? I feel like it's kinda working for me but idk the science or anything behind it. If someone does pls let me know!

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♡ appetite suppressants ♡

⟡ lemon ⟡ the polyphenols in lemon may aid in reducing appetite and prevents weight gain. ⟡ water ⟡ when you drink a glass of water, especially before a meal, this helps to fill your stomach, offsetting the amount of food needed to feel satisfied ⟡ peppermint ⟡ the smell of peppermint reduces appetite and increases satiety. peppermint has also been linked to greater alertness, performance, and motivation. ⟡ cayenne pepper ⟡ just a half of a teaspoon of cayenne pepper along with a meal can help suppress appetite and burn calories. subjects also had reduced appetites and a decreased craving for salty, fatty, or sweet foods. ⟡ cinnamon ⟡  this new research discovered that cells treated with cinnamaldehyde ( a compound of cinnamon ) started expressing more metabolism-boosting genes and enzymes. the cinnamon compound prompted fat cells to keep on burning instead of going into storage, ⟡ ginger ⟡ ginger is a metabolism booster. it also helps promote feelings of satiety,according to several studies. ⟡ apples ⟡ apples are packed with fiber and water, so your stomach will want less food. ⟡ apple cider vinegar ⟡ the acetic acid suppresses your appetite, increases your metabolism, makes you feel satiated, and reduces water retention.  the amino acids also act as an antidote to lactic acid build-up, which may cause fatigue. dilute 1-2 tbsps in 8oz of water to drink! ⟡ dark chocolate ⟡  the flavonoids in dark chocolate help reduce insulin resistance, which prevents spikes in blood-sugar levels, discouraging you from overeating—even smelling it can curb your appetite. 

all info from reader’s digest !