How is your appetite?

The warning signs of an eating disorder can be more subtle than you think


Women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s have more than twice the risk of becoming binge eaters that teens do—and they deny warning signs just as much, too.

Older women are especially vulnerable thanks to stressors such as divorce, financial insecurity, and changes related to menopause. "These can trigger an eating disorder and may cause you to overlook one,"

You don't need to be vomiting or passing up all meals to have a problem. Here's a list of more subtle statements made by those with unhealthy eating habits:

• "I eat uncontrollably—even when I'm not hungry."

• "I hide food and toss 'evidence' of what I eat."

• "I eat late at night, or in secret, so nobody can see me."

If you agree with just one of these, talk with your doctor.

@Jen's Weight Loss Tips : Brush your teeth or rinse with mouthwash when you have a craving. The clean taste may dampen your appetite.