Bonnie
I know what you are going through. Yes it is hard to stop. The fear of getting fat is an obsession and rules your mind. Every minute from the time you wake in the morning and grab your stomach to the time you lie down at night and grab it again. So how does this help you by telling you this? I did what you are doing too at the exact same age and stopped at 23 and completely at the age I am now, 25. No, I am not fat! I am 5'2" and weight 110lbs and I am lazy and eat what I want. I just learned control. You need to learn control over food and exercise. To be honost with you my biggest help was my parents in making me realize I was vein and unhappy with myself. I am sure you are a beautiful girl and care about your self. Believe me I am much happier not worrying about having to go out to lunch with work people or where is the bathroom when I go out to eat and are there more than one stall in the bathrooms? What a miserable way to live. Stop now and e mail me for support if you want it. I am so sorry you are having to go through this. Bonnie