Welcome to Weighty-Issues a site about the wish to be thin, what it means and what you can do about it. Preoccupations with weight, exercise, food and body image can be classic signs of eating disorders. Anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating plague millions of American women.

Having an eating disorder is no picnic. If you are suffering, I encourage you to get help. With the proper treatment you can get well. It is my hope that you will use this site to learn more about eating disorders and to find out how you or a loved one can get the treatment that is right for you.

Sincerely,