Being myself a model in Paris, I just wanted to react about the death of Ana Carolina Reston, a bresilian model, because of anorexia.
So to all models i want to say that they should take care of themselves. We know, even if we deny it, that we are minding very carefull what we're eating (even starving sometimes). And we're pushed to do so because of the high competition in castings. But there is no end to weight loss.. well, no, there is one: death. Perhaps should we take distance with the fashion standards, and act so that skinny would not be directly related with beauty.
2006-11-16 09:22:28 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
The sad thing is the industry preys on young women's self image and bullies them into believing the thinner they are, the more beautiful they are and the more successful they will be. All women (model and non-model) should come together and say enough is enough. Why are fashion designers dictating what a woman's body should be like? They are the ones who want us to buy their clothes, we should be telling them what's acceptable. The fashion industry may consider Ana's death an isolated case but there are tens of thousands of women out there trying desperately to be like Ana and they are starving themselve's too. Ana is not an isolated case she just happen to be in the limelight and that's why we know her story, but there are many others.
The madness needs to stop.
2006-11-17 07:42:31 · answer #1 · answered by Lucy E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anorexia really isn't their fault or anything. I don't understand why people frown upon people with eating disorders, they're more like mental disorders and it's just something that happens. They don't get to decide, it happens and they can't stop it.
So many models probably do have eating disorders, and sure they're thin and beautiful but at one point you just look like a walking skeleton and it's actually quite scary, you just need to seek help before it's too late.
I do find many skinny girls, models, and celebrities attractive because I love the way thiness looks, but sometimes I can't help but wonder if maybe they're struggling and they have problems with bulimia or anorexia.
2006-11-16 13:41:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would step back if I were you. It's better to be healthy and happy than worrying about a few pounds.
I agree, It's not worth death. Most men aren't interested in women that are too skinny anyhow.
2006-11-16 09:28:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to care about your self. that's the most importance thing for you to do. It's hard sometimes because thats all some people think about. but there more to life than your weight or your looks. i try to see what's good about everybody's self. i know there's more to me than the way i look. i'm a good person and thats what counts.
2006-11-16 09:38:22 · answer #4 · answered by donnalee m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree 110%
Thank You for putting this out there. Hopefully it will mean MORE to hear it from someone in the industry. Someone who is there.....
2006-11-16 09:39:52 · answer #5 · answered by More Lies & More Smoke Screens 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a mental problem which requires medical help
2006-11-16 09:25:50 · answer #6 · answered by ianforty3 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i am obsessed with being skinny but i also know its a mental issue more than anything else
2006-11-16 14:48:04 · answer #7 · answered by ShellyBelly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! anorexia is not gonna solve all your problems, if your unhappy about our body your still gonna be unhappy!
2006-11-16 09:27:08 · answer #8 · answered by Neela 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well said, Eliz.
2006-11-16 09:38:11 · answer #9 · answered by Suzyshoes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, far better to die young and thin, then to be an old cow!
2006-11-16 09:54:04 · answer #10 · answered by rajjfahneen 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋