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So I just turned fourteen, and my old health teacher (school just let out for me) had noticed how I lost a load of weight. I only lost about ten pounds that month, and only because I only had sugarless gum and water for about two weeks.

She thinks I'm anorexic and should see a counselor, but she can't contact my mom so that's a good thing. I really don't want them to ruin my diet, I now weigh 100 pounds. My goal is 90 pounds, but I'm not sure I can reach it by the end of this summer.

Anyway, I'm too fat to be anorexic, aren't I?

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Sorry sweetie but you definitely have a problem. You don't have to be a certain weight to have an eating disorder. Please talk to your mom or another trusted adult for help.

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Have a conversation with your mom and your counselor about this diet. If you don't want them to ruin it, it sounds like you're aware that it's unhealthy. Anorexia has nothing to do with weight, it's about how your perception of yourself is changed. Weighing a 100 pounds is absolutely amazing but losing 10 pounds over one month can be concerning and detrimental to your long term health goals. My sister struggled with this and still struggles with her perception but she's beautiful and can embrace who she is without starving herself. You can gain back control too.

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Please please please eat something. Having just sugarless gum and water is absolutely dangerous. You are starving your body of nutrients and as a result it is dangerous for you, especially as a teen. You are growing and changing so much at your age. Your focus should be on being healthy. Try eating a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, organic meats, and just limit consumption of processed foods like junk food etc. 
Please talk to someone about this. It sounds like you might have symptoms of an eating disorder.

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