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AYURVEDIC HEALTH REMEDIES

ASHAMED OF WEIGHT

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AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON ASHAMED OF WEIGHT

The first step in alleviating body shame is to develop a gentler and more loving relationship with your body. Your body is an important part of your identity in life and should be treated with the care and respect that you would show a spouse or best friend. If you believe your weight is a health concern, mindfully and gently listen to your eating habits; begin to notice the times of day you get hungry and the reasons you get hungry, and slowly begin making gentle modifications that are more in line with your body's natural inklings.

Developing a practice of gratitude and daily affirmations of your own worth can prove useful when confronting body shame. Try spending time each day devising a short list things that your body allows your to do and enjoy. Some of life's greatest joys are impossible without the body; we couldn't feel the warm summer sun or the softness of a hug from grandma without a body. Your body is your vehicle in the world and deserves to be appreciated. Discovering the beauty of movement and exercise can also help overcome body shame.

HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS FOR IMBALANCES RELATED TO 'ASHAMED OF WEIGHT'

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Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.

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Nervine

NERVINE

Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.

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AVOID ACCUMULATION IN STAGE OF DISEASE 0

ASHAMED OF WEIGHT IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE 0 - POTENTIAL CAUSE

Potential causes increase and disturb your imbalanced doshas and biocharacteristics, causing them to accumulate and spiral out of control. For example, if you're overheated and eat a chili pepper, heat may become excessive and cause disease. As a dosha or biocharacteristic accumulates in your body according to your dietary and lifestyle habits, it is more and more likely to cause disease. You can reduce an imbalanced dosha or biocharacteristic in two ways, by removing, or lessening the frequency of aggravating causes from your diet and lifestyle, as well as by favoring balancing diet and lifestyle practices. For example, try eating something as cool as a cucumber when you're overheated, instead of a chili pepper.

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AGGRAVATES THESE DOSHAS & BIOCHARACTERISTICS

'Ashamed of weight' is likely to aggravate the following doshas and biocharacteristics. If you have a systemic imbalance of one of these doshas or biocharacteristics, Ayurveda would generally recommend removing, substitute or lessen the frequency of 'Ashamed of weight'.

Imbalance Accumulates

Improper food and lifestyle causes balances to accumulate. Ayurveda shows you exactly which doshas and biocharacteristics are likely to accumulate in your body. Once these doshas and biocharacteristics accumulate too much, they will begin to cause imbalance. You can reduce an imbalanced dosha or biocharacteristic by removing things that aggravate it from your diet and lifestyle.
BIOCHARACTERISTICFOODS TO AVOIDDO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE?
HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.

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TOXIC

ABOUT TOXIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.

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Status Unknown

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BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes, laxative, and drying.

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SEE A DIET WHICH REMOVES THESE BIOCHARACTERISTICS

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RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITS

The following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Ashamed of weight'. See your quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type. Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them.

Biocharacteristics of 11,921 People Reporting Ashamed of weight

On average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Ashamed of weight were less aggravated than 53% of other symptoms. From the 11,921 people who reported Ashamed of weight in this research study of 74,671 individuals, average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:

BIOCHARACTERISTIC

AVG CLIENT LEVEL %

%CASES (#)

#IMBALANCE

Heavy
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99.5%
43.3% (5,156)
9,738 have Heavy constitution
Kapha
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99.0%
49.2% (5,869)
12,745 have Kapha constitution
Oily
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98.9%
40.3% (4,809)
9,587 have Oily constitution
Sweet
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98.8%
40.9% (4,873)
9,650 have Sweet constitution
Salty
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96.6%
36.4% (4,337)
7,179 have Salty constitution
Gooey
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93.6%
27.0% (3,219)
7,069 have Gooey constitution
Causes Toxic
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41.7%
30.8% (3,674)
7,099 have Toxic constitution
Sour
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34.8%
25.3% (3,014)
7,528 have Sour constitution
Causes Hot
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31.9%
23.9% (2,855)
7,949 have Hot constitution
Pungent
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29.8%
13.2% (1,575)
6,802 have Pungent constitution
Difficult
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20.6%
31.9% (3,804)
8,532 have Difficult constitution
Pitta
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18.7%
26.8% (3,192)
10,540 have Pitta constitution
Cold
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11.5%
21.7% (2,582)
8,107 have Cold constitution
Causes Bitter
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6.0%
12.6% (1,503)
8,626 have Bitter constitution
Astringent
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5.2%
17.4% (2,077)
8,068 have Astringent constitution
Light
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4.1%
12.3% (1,467)
9,391 have Light constitution
Dry
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1.9%
13.0% (1,552)
9,009 have Dry constitution
Vata
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1.9%
20.5% (2,448)
11,554 have Vata constitution

Risk Factors of Ashamed of weight

Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report Ashamed of weight. Overall, 34.92% of people surveyed in this research study reported Ashamed of weight.

SYMPTOM (Cases)

Cases With Both

% Reporting This

Increase from 34.92%

Review These Common Risk Factors

Feel underweight (2358)
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346
14.7%
60% less often
Feel overweight (25362)
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10917
43%
20% more often
Hyperactive, quick (19615)
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2735
13.9%
60% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721)
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7361
44%
30% more often
Male (1336)
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287
21.5%
40% less often
Female (26227)
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9151
34.9%
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Avoid social events due to appearance (7275)
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5702
78.4%
120% more often
Feel judged for my weight (9359)
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7192
76.8%
120% more often
Self-loathing (6841)
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5133
75%
110% more often
Defensive (225)
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165
73.3%
110% more often
Panic about size, shape or weight (6563)
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4784
72.9%
110% more often
Trauma-induced overeating (1603)
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1160
72.4%
110% more often
Uncontrollable compulsion to eat (4198)
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2757
65.7%
90% more often
Difficulty finding clothes that fit (9502)
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6233
65.6%
90% more often
Pretend Eating / Playing with Food (461)
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301
65.3%
90% more often
Feel like a failure after overeating (9279)
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5989
64.5%
80% more often
Hiding wrappers / packaging (4619)
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2961
64.1%
80% more often
Diet pills, gums (5926)
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3796
64.1%
80% more often
Diuretics to lose weight (2085)
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1336
64.1%
80% more often
Overeat more than 2x/week (8274)
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5101
61.7%
80% more often
Hide food (3231)
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1992
61.7%
80% more often
Indiscriminate eating (3113)
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1910
61.4%
80% more often
Binging more than 1x monthly (5063)
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3071
60.7%
70% more often
Multiple weight loss programs (10770)
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6485
60.2%
70% more often
Overeat because of spouse / kids (2718)
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1637
60.2%
70% more often
Secretive eating (8337)
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5012
60.1%
70% more often
Eating without realizing it (4049)
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2431
60%
70% more often
Chewing and spitting food (1294)
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775
59.9%
70% more often
Buy food for others then eat it (2759)
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1644
59.6%
70% more often
Gastric bypass surgery (437)
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260
59.5%
70% more often
Restricting Water Intake (650)
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387
59.5%
70% more often
Preoccupied with size, shape or weight (12085)
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7148
59.1%
70% more often
Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night (5367)
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3163
58.9%
70% more often
Not attractive enough (1759)
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1034
58.8%
70% more often
Exercising as punishment (2175)
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1269
58.3%
70% more often
Rebel against food limitations (3798)
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2201
58%
70% more often
Laxatives to lose weight (2812)
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1629
57.9%
70% more often
Can't stop eating once I start (4901)
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2797
57.1%
60% more often
Stole food or money to buy food (1041)
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594
57.1%
60% more often
Scheduling time alone to eat (3314)
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1890
57%
60% more often
High Blood Sugar (1860)
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1058
56.9%
60% more often
Eat when lonely / depressed (9688)
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5493
56.7%
60% more often
Fat on back (9429)
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5324
56.5%
60% more often
Eat when abdomen painful (2767)
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1553
56.1%
60% more often
Purging Food (2856)
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1603
56.1%
60% more often
Burning sense of shame (3769)
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2110
56%
60% more often
Smoking to suppress appetite (3891)
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2178
56%
60% more often
Self Mutilation (1881)
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1051
55.9%
60% more often
Sleep Apnea (2359)
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1317
55.8%
60% more often
Insulin Resistance (2202)
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1224
55.6%
60% more often
Preoccupied with food (5772)
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3200
55.4%
60% more often
Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image (5887)
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3248
55.2%
60% more often
Edema (2527)
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1384
54.8%
60% more often
Low metabolism (11201)
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6125
54.7%
60% more often
Fatty Liver (2700)
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1464
54.2%
60% more often
Foods, drinks, or supplements to lose weight (13052)
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7030
53.9%
50% more often
Fat back of arms (12643)
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6784
53.7%
50% more often
Can't afford to buy food (1909)
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1009
52.9%
50% more often
Fatty deposits/lipoma (2372)
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1243
52.4%
50% more often
Puffy / swollen skin (3944)
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2067
52.4%
50% more often
Low self esteem (11266)
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5905
52.4%
50% more often
Carbuncle (209)
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109
52.2%
50% more often
Not smart enough (1117)
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580
51.9%
50% more often
Distress when sweets unavailable (4006)
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2078
51.9%
50% more often
Bulky muscles (2089)
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1083
51.8%
50% more often
Hopeless (730)
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375
51.4%
50% more often
Disappointed by life (1418)
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723
51%
50% more often
Muscles heavy / tired (6435)
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3268
50.8%
50% more often
Flabby muscles / Poor tone (10049)
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5082
50.6%
40% more often
Puffy hands (5957)
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2976
50%
40% more often
Croup (176)
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88
50%
40% more often
Depressed (11180)
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5581
49.9%
40% more often
Fasting to lose weight (11675)
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5828
49.9%
40% more often
Boils (1160)
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577
49.7%
40% more often
Vengeful / spiteful (383)
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190
49.6%
40% more often
Wheezing (2488)
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1229
49.4%
40% more often
Feel judged / criticized (8498)
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4195
49.4%
40% more often
Regret / remorse (1237)
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611
49.4%
40% more often
Weakness / Debility (3964)
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1957
49.4%
40% more often
Drinking coffee to replace food (7337)
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3625
49.4%
40% more often
Oppressed / disempowered (3669)
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1808
49.3%
40% more often
Poor diet (11384)
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5599
49.2%
40% more often
Unsupportive environment (3565)
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1754
49.2%
40% more often
High Triglycerides (3447)
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1693
49.1%
40% more often
Guilty (1123)
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551
49.1%
40% more often
Snoring (8271)
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4060
49.1%
40% more often
Urinary incontinence (3117)
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1528
49%
40% more often
Ankle pain (4184)
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2050
49%
40% more often
Dissatisfied with appearance / shape (22763)
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11148
49%
40% more often
Water Retention (10907)
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5337
48.9%
40% more often
Underdressed for cold weather (3757)
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1836
48.9%
40% more often
Puffy face (6516)
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3189
48.9%
40% more often
Liposuction (652)
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319
48.9%
40% more often
Omitting Food Groups (10981)
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5360
48.8%
40% more often
Swollen joints (2624)
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1276
48.6%
40% more often
Undervalued / unrespected (1456)
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702
48.2%
40% more often
Feet or Ankles Swelling (8846)
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4255
48.1%
40% more often
Gallbladder Removed (3116)
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1499
48.1%
40% more often
Sad (1382)
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665
48.1%
40% more often
Currently/recently on a diet (11960)
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5753
48.1%
40% more often
Psychiatric Treatment (3639)
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1748
48%
40% more often

Complications of Those Reporting Ashamed of weight

In this research study, people who report Ashamed of weight were likely to report the following:

REPORTS

CASES WITH BOTH

INCREASE

%

NORMALLY

Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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538
+2.9 times
5%
1.74% (1,259 cases)
Exercising as punishment
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1269
+2.5 times
11%
4.43% (2,175 cases)
Avoid social events due to appearance
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5702
+2.3 times
48%
20.48% (7,275 cases)
Feel judged for my weight
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7192
+2.3 times
60%
26.44% (9,359 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion
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6026
+2.2 times
51%
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Trauma-induced overeating
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1160
+2.2 times
10%
4.62% (1,603 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
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5499
+2.1 times
46%
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Self-loathing
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5133
+2.1 times
43%
20.63% (6,841 cases)
Artificial sweeteners
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4119
+2.1 times
35%
17.04% (8,589 cases)
Pretend Eating / Playing with Food
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301
+2.0 times
3%
1.48% (461 cases)
Abdominal surgery
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582
+2.0 times
5%
2.47% (1,336 cases)
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Chewing and spitting food
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775
+2.0 times
7%
3.47% (1,294 cases)
Panic about size, shape or weight
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4784
+2.0 times
40%
19.92% (6,563 cases)
Restricting Food Intake
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6729
+2.0 times
56%
28.12% (15,613 cases)
Currently/recently on a diet
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5753
+2.0 times
48%
24.25% (11,960 cases)
Poor diet
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5599
+1.9 times
47%
24.63% (11,384 cases)
Stocky, round, broad or large
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5701
+1.9 times
48%
25.26% (19,065 cases)
Difficulty finding clothes that fit
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6233
+1.9 times
52%
27.6% (9,502 cases)
Purging Food
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1603
+1.8 times
13%
7.06% (2,856 cases)
Diet pills, gums
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3796
+1.8 times
32%
17.56% (5,926 cases)
Smoking to suppress appetite
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2178
+1.8 times
18%
9.99% (3,891 cases)
Feel like a failure after overeating
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5989
+1.8 times
50%
27.76% (9,279 cases)
Gain weight easily
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9442
+1.8 times
79%
43.99% (35,031 cases)
Uncontrollable compulsion to eat
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2757
+1.8 times
23%
12.89% (4,198 cases)
Hiding wrappers / packaging
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2961
+1.8 times
25%
14.08% (4,619 cases)
Fatty Liver
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1464
+1.8 times
12%
6.76% (2,700 cases)
Binging more than 1x monthly
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3071
+1.7 times
26%
14.86% (5,063 cases)
Overeat because of spouse / kids
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1637
+1.7 times
14%
8.03% (2,718 cases)
Wide, Heavy Hips
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5464
+1.7 times
46%
26.4% (20,459 cases)
Self Mutilation
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1051
+1.7 times
9%
5.17% (1,881 cases)
Hide food
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1992
+1.7 times
17%
9.78% (3,231 cases)
Edema
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1384
+1.7 times
12%
6.96% (2,527 cases)
Insulin Resistance
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1224
+1.7 times
10%
5.8% (2,202 cases)
Diuretics to lose weight
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1336
+1.7 times
11%
6.42% (2,085 cases)
Preoccupied with size, shape or weight
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7148
+1.7 times
60%
35.03% (12,085 cases)
Stole food or money to buy food
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594
+1.7 times
5%
2.96% (1,041 cases)
Overeat more than 2x/week
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5101
+1.7 times
43%
25.6% (8,274 cases)
Puffy / swollen skin
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2067
+1.7 times
17%
10.17% (3,944 cases)
Multiple weight loss programs
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6485
+1.7 times
54%
32.35% (10,770 cases)
Secretive eating
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5012
+1.7 times
42%
25.19% (8,337 cases)
Unable to exercise due to Injury, disease, breathlessness, etc
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1503
+1.7 times
13%
7.8% (3,400 cases)
Burning sense of shame
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2110
+1.7 times
18%
10.82% (3,769 cases)
Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night
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3163
+1.7 times
27%
16.26% (5,367 cases)
Gallbladder Removed
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1499
+1.7 times
13%
7.83% (3,116 cases)
Exercising after eating too much
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1052
+1.6 times
9%
5.47% (2,548 cases)
Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image
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3248
+1.6 times
27%
16.44% (5,887 cases)
Soda / corn syrup
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2354
+1.6 times
20%
12.21% (5,096 cases)
Low self esteem
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5905
+1.6 times
50%
30.57% (11,266 cases)
Buy food for others then eat it
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1644
+1.6 times
14%
8.6% (2,759 cases)
Indiscriminate eating
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1910
+1.6 times
16%
9.83% (3,113 cases)
Eat when lonely / depressed
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5493
+1.6 times
46%
28.3% (9,688 cases)
Boils
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577
+1.6 times
5%
3.08% (1,160 cases)
Laxatives to lose weight
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1629
+1.6 times
14%
8.63% (2,812 cases)
Exercise aggravates symptoms
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2203
+1.6 times
18%
11.1% (5,106 cases)
Gallstones / Attack
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909
+1.6 times
8%
4.95% (1,914 cases)
High Blood Sugar
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1058
+1.6 times
9%
5.62% (1,860 cases)
Seizures
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200
+1.6 times
2%
1.25% (452 cases)
Fat on back
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5324
+1.6 times
45%
28.21% (9,429 cases)
Eating without realizing it
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2431
+1.6 times
20%
12.55% (4,049 cases)
Feel overweight
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10917
+1.6 times
92%
57.96% (25,362 cases)
Gastric bypass surgery
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260
+1.6 times
2%
1.26% (437 cases)
Broad, large chest
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5194
+1.6 times
44%
27.74% (20,688 cases)
Diabetes (Adult Onset Type II)
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733
+1.6 times
6%
3.79% (1,568 cases)
Water Retention
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5337
+1.6 times
45%
28.5% (10,907 cases)
Sleep Apnea
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1317
+1.6 times
11%
6.97% (2,359 cases)
Feet or Ankles Swelling
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4255
+1.6 times
36%
22.82% (8,846 cases)
High Triglycerides
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1693
+1.6 times
14%
8.88% (3,447 cases)
Puffy hands
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2976
+1.6 times
25%
15.87% (5,957 cases)
Fatty deposits/lipoma
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1243
+1.6 times
10%
6.41% (2,372 cases)
Puffy face
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3189
+1.6 times
27%
17.32% (6,516 cases)
Lumps on Surface of Belly
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307
+1.6 times
3%
1.93% (713 cases)
Stress overeater
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8211
+1.5 times
69%
44.62% (17,964 cases)
Bulimia, past or current
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1570
+1.5 times
13%
8.43% (3,506 cases)
Eat when abdomen painful
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1553
+1.5 times
13%
8.44% (2,767 cases)
Pancreatitis
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202
+1.5 times
2%
1.3% (498 cases)
Liposuction
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319
+1.5 times
3%
1.95% (652 cases)
Fat back of arms
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6784
+1.5 times
57%
37.07% (12,643 cases)
Rebel against food limitations
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2201
+1.5 times
18%
11.72% (3,798 cases)
Fast food 2+ times / week
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3157
+1.5 times
26%
16.96% (6,974 cases)
Scheduling time alone to eat
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1890
+1.5 times
16%
10.44% (3,314 cases)
Tongue frothy on edges
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319
+1.5 times
3%
1.96% (739 cases)
Fatty fried food
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4646
+1.5 times
39%
25.49% (11,744 cases)
Eating after midnight
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1611
+1.5 times
14%
9.2% (3,846 cases)
Hirsutism / Female Facial Hair on Chin
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597
+1.5 times
5%
3.29% (1,304 cases)
Emotional eating
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9045
+1.5 times
76%
50.22% (20,626 cases)
Foods, drinks, or supplements to lose weight
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7030
+1.5 times
59%
38.99% (13,052 cases)
Shortness of Breath
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2975
+1.5 times
25%
16.54% (6,434 cases)
Feel rejected / unliked / unappreciated
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5661
+1.5 times
47%
31.22% (11,813 cases)
Preoccupied with food
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3200
+1.5 times
27%
17.94% (5,772 cases)
Food Poisoning
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425
+1.5 times
4%
2.68% (1,032 cases)
Can't stop eating once I start
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2797
+1.5 times
23%
15.42% (4,901 cases)
Fasting to lose weight
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5828
+1.5 times
49%
32.89% (11,675 cases)
Stretch marks
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7502
+1.5 times
63%
42.41% (16,705 cases)
Restricting Water Intake
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387
+1.5 times
3%
2.02% (650 cases)
Trying to lose weight
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10536
+1.5 times
88%
59.31% (25,373 cases)
Muscles heavy / tired
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3268
+1.5 times
27%
18.2% (6,435 cases)
Anorexia, past or current
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1728
+1.5 times
14%
9.45% (4,050 cases)
Recurrent Vomiting
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333
+1.5 times
3%
2.03% (817 cases)
Burgers/Hot Dogs
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3650
+1.5 times
31%
20.98% (8,841 cases)
Flabby muscles / Poor tone
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5082
+1.5 times
43%
29.11% (10,049 cases)
Strep Throat
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780
+1.5 times
7%
4.74% (1,657 cases)

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