Saturday, April 7, 2007

Fickle Behavior — or Eating Disorder?

Rita often comments on how good her food tastes. Then she excuses herself and returns from the bathroom looking pale….
Shantel can't get enough exercise. She openly shares with the girls that she works out for several hours every day, seven days a week—rain or shine.
Marissa buys chips, soda, and candy bars and places them in her bag after eating four slices of pizza with the girls. Her cheeks are often puffy and she complains about fatigue and muscle aches, yet her weight is average for her age and frame.
Have you noticed these behaviors from the girls in your troop or group? Do you wonder if it's fickle behavior or could it be something more—an eating disorder

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