I totally understand where you are coming from with your reply: I felt the same way when I read the title of the post. BUT. at the same time, it's proof that any ideal body image hurts us all. Especially (posted to Me, My Weight and I: Tales from that skinny girl)
I understand the feelings of many people that have commented so far: it is not OK to assume that a really skinny woman is starving herself. However, I think its important to look at where that criticism comes from. I (posted to Barbie, eat a sandwich)
That's an interesting point. On some level, her honesty about what it takes to be that skinny (for many, not all women) is better than if she lied about it or said it was natural. But do you think that (posted to Kate Moss, "Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels...")
Is it really about common sense though? I wouldn't say I lack common sense, despite my struggle to accept my own body. There are plenty of young women who, after hearing Moss say that, felt validated by her statement. Felt (posted to Kate Moss, "Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels...")
I don't see this thread as "petty fights". It is an open and frank discussion of feminist issues. Why would you think feminists are a homogeneous group and all identified feminists think the same? The discussion comes from a vast (posted to Barbie, eat a sandwich)
That's mostly because (at least, I was under the impression that the following is the case) this is an old Kate Moss quote that she re-iterated in a recent interview when asked if she had any "catch phrases." (posted to Kate Moss, "Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels...")
and I'd like to add that others never will. Even at the weight which my doctor says is my "ideal" according the BMI scale (which she doesn't believe in but has to list in my medical records by law) I (posted to Kate Moss, "Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels...")
Okay, I get what Kate Moss and other celebs say is not okay but it is not the only reason that girls in this country have ED's, and the whole reason is not barbie or pop culture ether (if it (posted to Kate Moss, "Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels...")
