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People with bulimia may be underweight, overweight, or have a normal weight. This makes it more complicated to recognize if someone has this disorder. On the other hand, someone with bulimia may have these signs:
Uses excessive measures to lose weight
- uses diet pills, or takes pills to urinate or have a bowel movement (BM)
- goes to the bathroom repeatedly after she eats (to throw up)
- exercises a lot, even during bad weather, tiredness, sickness, or injury
Shows signs of throwing up
- swelling of the cheeks or jaw area
- cuts and calluses on the back of the hands and knuckles
- teeth that look clear
Acts in a different way
- is depressed
- doesn't see friends or participate in activities as much
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There is no such thing as an ideal weight for all. Bodies are all different and every person is unique – so the healthy weight for you as an individual will be something assessed depending on several different factors. 
Eating Disorders 
