Do I have an eating disorder?

So over the summer i became really focused in losing weight. I was not overweight or anything just chubby in some areas which really ticked me off cuz all my brothers ate a lot but look like skeletons. So i started gradually exercising more and eating less and healthier. Since school started though, I've really just become obsessed with it. Everyday i wake up in the morning literally worried that ill eat too much that day or won't exercise enough. I feel like every time I'm eating, whether its just my dinner or if im having a cracker for a snack, everyone is just watching me and thinking that I'm a fatass. I try to eat under 1200 calories a day, but i always feel as if i messed up and ate too much and if i eat normally then i get pissed off at myself and start exercising or I'll eat less the next day. I hate how eating makes me feel, and i rather be hungry than feel so guilty. I have lost a few pounds, and im not sure how much because i don't own a scale but now all my jeans are loose and i still don't feel good about my body. I really don't want to go back to my old diet, because every time i look back at what i used to eat im disgusted with myself about how much i used to eat. I hate feeling this way but i don't to risk changing and going back to being even fatter. Eating makes me feel so guilty- i'll eat a cookie but later won't it go. Since i've been eating less my digestive system got messed up and i haven't had bowel movement in over a week. My family keeps making fun of me that i have an eating disorder but is it that or am i just dieting???

Im sorry i understand how stupid i must sound but im really just sick of this and any help will be much appreciated.

?2012-10-07T20:12:24Z

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Dieting is never a good idea. You should just eat the recommended servings for your height, age, and body type. You really shouldn't worry so much.

?2012-10-08T03:11:52Z

I understand that you want to do this a healthy way but you also would like results. I would suggest checking out the zone diet or another balanced diet- usually you eat a lean protein like chicken or fish the size of your hand, and ample veggies. very little bread, rice, or pasta, and when you do go for brown rice, whole wheat bread and pasta. for a snack eat an apple, grapes or a string cheese or yogurt. if you eat around 1200 calories and exercise 3 times a week for 45 minutes each time, you are doing your part to stay healthy. :)