Does bulimia cause weight loss? Will throwing up work?
Bulimia is a complex eating disorder that involves restricting calories, binge eating, and purging through vomiting or other methods. Many assume it leads to weight loss, but this isn’t true. People with bulimia can be any weight—underweight, average, or overweight.
So, why doesn’t purging work for weight loss? What impact does bulimia have on the body? And how can those affected start to heal? In this post, we’ll explore the answers and shed light on this misunderstood disorder.