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Maitria Here's a couple of other links to articles about the study... they explain it much better than I. sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/10/141007103308.htmhttp:// http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2783866/Could-eating-disorders-one-day-treated-antibiotics-Scientists-bacteria-gut-affect-appetite.html…

You know, I used to struggle with motivation all the time. I always felt like either I was excited to exercise, or simply just defeated. THis summer I took up running and there were plenty of days that I just didn't want to move, let alone run. I looked for excuses not to, reasons to be motivated to get up and finally I…

Thinking that people are judging me to be lazy or gluttonous, even though I run every day and know that I'm probably more active than they are.

Because staying on track, even if it's a struggle, is better than living a lesser quality of life.

I can understand where you are coming from as well. I think it's that while I am a skeptical person generally, when there are breakthroughs in science like this that could have amazing future implications, I tend to see it in a very exciting hopeful light and leave the skepticism to the scientists that now have to work to…

Hot, us gingers have to stick together!

Ooh! I like, thanks! :smile: Okay....next person can obviously ignore me and decide what holagatita smells like....lol

I know they aren't the same, I said they are very similiar. The bacteria of each condition are cousins of one another. I will say again, I know that there are heavy psychological issues with eating disorders, but scientists who know a lot more than I do because I'm not a scientist, say that they may have found a very real…

Quinoa is all protein - not a starch. Couscous is all starch. If you are watching your carbs, go with quinoa. It gives you the satisfaction of rice or couscous, but none of the carbs!

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Yes! Chi running! I second that suggestion, as well!

I never said you don't feel hungry - the gut bacteria just can make your brain find food unappealing which can turn you off of food. I speak to this not just having a friend that nearly died of anorexia, but my husband has a very very similar illness that causes similar symptoms in which he knows he should be hungry, and…

I co-sign on the craigslist suggestion. I got a treadmill, albeit older yet still totally functional, one on craigslist. The cost? I traded our kinect that we didn't use, and that was it! Ultimately, as long as it is electric and has adjustable speeds/inclines (my treadmill has manual incline capabilities), it will do the…

OH I agree wholeheartedly - I definitely KNOW that there are mental health implications, whether they are the result of a body that is starving itself or is something that one is more susceptible to and is fueled by an, essentially, bacterial infection. Those things can be addressed so much more efficiently if you don't…

No no, it's saying that the mental health stuff could be the result of your body starving itself. Of course mental health plays a part - but how amazing would it be if you could take huge strides in reintroducing food to someone if you can eliminate a physiological component?? I guess I just find this incredibly hopeful…

Yes, that is what I said to another commenter - all scientific research is done on mice or pigs or chimps before they can start testing the theory on humans. They are moving on to human trials, next, it's just that the research is very promising. I never said that this was absolutely true, just that there is the…

We've always believed them to be psychological - what this study is saying is that, that may not be the case. Of course this is preliminary studies, but they have shown in mice and are ready to move to human trials, that this particular gut bacteria (which not everyone has), can be treated with antibiotics and the eating…

Not only is that a perfectly respectable speed for a beginner, even pro runners suggest that you run slower than you are able most runs, because it builds your endurance, which actually can improve your speed in the long run. Keep on truckin'!

hahahah That's awesome. What a mix up that would be!

Well this is all new research. They have compared it to those without ED, and this is a bacteria they have found that is exclusive to people with eating disorders. It sends a signal to the brain that the stomach is full, so it makes it very difficult for people to eat because they feel or think they are full when they…

And clearly I don't know how to use hyperlinks. Le sigh.

I started running with C25k in June and now run daily. The reason I was able to get to this level as quickly as I did is because I followed all of the tips and advice that is out there for beginning runners. You DO want to have a midfoot strike - it's so much easier on your knees, shins, heels, ankles, etc. You want to…

Welcome! I just joined a few days ago, as well and also need friends here. I'll add you! Good luck on your journey!

You don't have to eat different meals from them, you just have to eat less than them. I think the saying goes, you can lose weight eating chocolate and gain it by eating broccoli. It's all about the amounts. If you don't have the wiggle room in your budget to get yourself your own food (which I don't know how people do…

At 1200 calories, you wouldn't starve. It would take you some time to get used to the drastic reduction in calories, but if you can stick with it for a while, your body will adjust and 1200 will feel perfectly satisfying. Some tricks to help your body adjust, after every bit of food you take, take a sip of water and no…

I have had a similar experience for the last couple of months. I went from non-active to jogging four days a week, and I thought I was eating really really well, except that I hadn't lost any weight at all. Ultimately, when I look back, I realize that I probably was missing some calories in my calculations, not accounting…

I, too, work out at home. I have a treadmill that we got for free by trading with someone on Craigslist for our Kinect! Anyway, I have also had issues in the past getting motivated to exercise at home, but this summer I found myself having one of these days and accidentally fell on the best motivational phrase I use all…