Whoa. (Blest)

I don’t really have any commentary… Just go read this.



Hat tip:The Diet Blog

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Wow, I could never live like that!

Comment by Anita — April 18, 2007 @ 11:52 am

You know…I can recognize some of the impulses - like “Ooh - how thin can I get?” .But I flat out like food too much to do that. And I like being healthy too.
I was struck by what she said about being bored, agitated, and tired. That’s how I felt last week. Now true, a good chunk of that was unusually early PMS, but still… Made me wonder if I really wasn’t getting enough calories.

Comment by blestwithsons — April 18, 2007 @ 11:55 am

I thought it was interesting how quickly her attitudes changed. And that the thinner she got the fatter she thought she was. I have a sister-in-law that exhibits those attitudes.

I think the article clearly shows that what the media thinks is thin is absolutely not healthy! And it gives a good illustration of the unhealthy symptoms to look for when dieting. When it gets that bad, we really need to back off of the dieting and focus on healthy. And healthy is good.

Comment by Anita — April 18, 2007 @ 3:04 pm

Whoa. What an interesting read.

I, also, like food way too much! I gave up soda, dadgumit, I couldn’t give up everything!!

I have actually had a close friend (a guy, as a matter of fact) who struggled with an eating disorder. It was horrible. He was 6′2″ and got down to around 120 pounds. I used to really think he was going to die.

But, for you information, he rarely has trouble with that now. He maintains between 190-210 most of the time.

Comment by Bethany — April 18, 2007 @ 4:29 pm

Scary…and sad…you might think I’m crazy, but this is why I despise Barbie. She was my first intro to what the “perfect” body is for a girl. I know it’s not Barbie’s fault, but I don’t know if I will ever buy Abby one. I love the fact that at 3 she is cute, a bit chubby and has no negative thoughts about her body.

Comment by Brandi — April 18, 2007 @ 9:42 pm

I would have to cut off some of my rib cage in order to have that “size 0″ body - a 23 inch waist? My 12 year old daughter is already larger than that, and she is just entering puberty!

What a crazzzzzy world! I know when I did a fast (for prayer) I had NO energy, and was tired all the time. I used prayer to get through it, and had a purpose that had NOTHING to do with weight loss. This just shows how narcissm (pride) will mess with your mind if you give over to it as a stronghhold.

Thank the Lord for his Love that brings balance to us - it really feels like a protection because I know my worth is NOT measured by my appearance. It must be terrifying to be part of Hollywood and the mental games. I feel sorry for those women.

Comment by Cara — April 20, 2007 @ 12:24 pm