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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Let's talk about it.

I see how DCUM discusses women with my body type. I'm certain many of you would assume I have an eating disorder if you saw me in public.

I don't think I have any food issues, really. I am a disciplined dieter. I work out hard and often, I like to see the results of my workouts so I diet down to a very lean frame.

However, as my DD ages, I am sensitive to how this appears. I'm extremely cautious about how I discuss food, diet and and mention of my own body. Particularly in her presence.

Can anyone articulate where the line is drawn between disciplined dieting and an ED? 
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In recovery for an ED (many years of good eating).  This sounds like you are heading down the disordered eating path.  You don't say "deathly eating" but talk about diet.  You don't talk about strong body - but lean frame.  I am not an expert, but maybe (especially if you are doing multiple workouts a day) consider having a discussion with your doctor that your body is getting all it needs.

Also, I think that since you are concerned about your daughter - you know that you may have (at minimum) some time of food/body obsession.  Good luck - this is a life long battle to healthy eating and body image.[/quote]

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