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Originally Posted by Eboni Khan  So being so fat, that the fat crushes your heart is better than being rail thin?
That is a dangerous double standard, they should be equal. Self mutilation has more than one form. |
Thin people might be fat on the inside - Fitness - MSNBC.com
There are debates on the validity of just being thin and somehow that alone equals heathy. But this is mere perspective and food for thought in the discussion. The flipside was already addressed by others.
The pro-ana groups are not saying "Hey lets all go run 3 miles today and hit the gym for an hour tomorrow." They are saying: "It's easier and better to eat what you want, and then lose weight when it is time to pray to the porcelain god. Fingers up!"
(Contort statement as needed for comedic purposes only.)
There is a big difference between a healthy lifestyle that keeps one in the normal BMI range via a healthy diet and fitness regimen, and puking your guts out. Stomach, kidneys, diet coke, half a cheeseburger and all. Forgive the lack of better expression as nothing is said to be personal toward anyone, but I tend to lose all tact when it comes to subjects like these. But, this is merely my thought on pro-ana groups anywhere in RL or
SL. As far as 'in
SL only' goes.., then if thin floats someone's boat then so be it. Just there will always be people who will see what is ongoing and call a spade a spade when the message goes from thin via fitness and health, to thin via pro-ana/bulemia support.
Speaking for myself thin is not the issue. The pro-ana/bulemia is the issue I take. And yes, I'd be saying the same if the group was for the opposing end of the spectrum.