"Dre de Man" <dredeman@y...> wrote:
"Dre de Man" <dredeman@y...> wrote:
> Judy wrote:
> [...]Women are expected to eat and exercise in a way that makes
> them lose their periods, girls do not develop breasts, young
> women in their twenties have advanced osteoporosis, and they
> often suppress their natural appetites with cigarettes, alcohol
> and drugs.[...]
>
> Dear Judy and co vocalisters,
>
> Judy, aren't you exaggerating a bit?
>
> Everybody knows there are much much more women (and men!) unhealthy
because they eat too much, than those who suffer from underweight.
Dre, you make many excellent observations, but I also don't think Judy
is exaggerating at all. You are *both* right. Obesity and anorexia are
both widespread health-threatening eating disorders. You might be
surprised to find out how many young women out there are throwing up
regularly. There have been numerous studies that show over 50%
American teenage girls have a weight ideal for themselves that doctors
would consider unhealthily thin. Self-image around weight for young
women is a huge problem in the US.
Moderation and self-love is the key!
Tako
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