Response from: Doug Burns

Hey everyone! Originally, I was unaware of this issues. I was first told about it at a teen camp that i was guest speaking at, with Dr. Fran Kaufman. Being in the fitness industy and living in the epitome of healthy looks and attractive people - Los Angeles - I can understand the desire people have to look better. As a kid, I was incredibly insecure about my appearance (doesn't help getting beaten up by a girl almost everyday, at school). I learned the imporatance of distinguishing between healthy and unhealthy habits, long term gain versus the appearance of a short term fix. I obviously can't judge, especially given that the person is attempting to feel better about themselves. But hard work, a balanced self-esteem - accepting yourself, talents and faults...because EVERYONE has both - and the support from other people is so vitally needed in this issue. It is a serious issue, so let's do our best to help each other. Doug Burns
SugarFitness

Response from: Gloria

thanks Doug. yes indeed young people need a lot of empowerment especially from immediate family and surrounding individuals. however, society can be so harsh sometimes.

Response from: Karen

Just wanted to alert you that a major national TV show is seeking diabulimics for a "sensitive, accurate portrayal of the condition."
Thought this blog would be a good place to get the word out to anyone who might want to participate.

The producer contacted Connie Bennett(author of SUGAR SHOCK!) via her SUGAR SHOCK! Blog. If anyone is interested, please contact the producer directly following the link on this item:
http://www.sugarshockblog.com/2007/06/national-tv-sho.html


Thank you, Karen James, researcher for Connie Bennett, M.S.J., C.H.H.C.
Author, SUGAR SHOCK!, with Stephen Sinatra, M.D. (Berkley Books,
Penguin Group)
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