I know it's not all the time, but most of the time, people just assume that if a girl is skinny she has an eating disorder...why is this?
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I dont know but it drives me insane! I have this problem at school. At one point I was a little heavier than I am now and now that I lost weight people look at me differently or not at all, its a little sad and pathetic, because this goes to show how shallow people are and how judgmental they are as well! If you are struggling with this problem just think how shallow and immature these people judging you are, it helps when you are trying to get through a day!
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I don't know why others do it... but my mother has this disease. It is a mental health disorder as well as an eating disorder. Not only does the person who has this order go through it but everyone close to the person does too. It effects everyone. I have two daughters who see their grandmother going through this. One doesn't want to eat too much because she doesn't want to get fat.... which is a genetic problem in my family.... and I have one who over eats because she doesn't want to be as thin as her grandmother. In my own opinion, this is a sickness.... that needs to be brought out more so that more people can avoid this and be aware of it.
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Are you obssessed with your weight? Do you sometimes spend the day eating nothing just to feel thinner? Do you feel insufficient energy? If yes, you might have an eating disorder. But if you eat normally and still thin, it's just your metabolism, don't worry about it. It means you're just lucky!\n\nBe careful with your health whatever you do.
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do not say "all", that is not correct. don't generalize....\n\nnot all models excercise, not all models go on diets.\nyes there are some who starve themselves and who have eating disorders, but i would say that is a very very low number.\n\nfor example, i do not excercise (i barely have time), and i eat regularly, pretty much whatever i want. i eat chocolate EVERYDAY. i weight 118 and i am 5'9''.\nthat is because my metabolism is fast. :)\n\nmany girls that i know are naturally skinny. i know it looks like they starve themselves, but they don't.\ni know a lot of models. some do have a hard time keeping themselves skinny, so they just "watch" their diet.\nbut the truth is that most eat normally.\n\n:) hope that helps
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uhh no...being skinny is only good when it comes natural ..i say if you are a think girl like me be proud of it!!!
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This is a tough one. Teenagers can be moody and self-conscious. The eating thing could pertain to her being self-conscious about her weight or having others see her eat. It sounds like she is self-conscious about her looks- could some of the other issues be communications issues. \n\nShe does sound a bit eccentric and could be targeted by bullies.\n\nOR she could be developing a mental health issue. You could try talking to her again, but she may not be ready to hear it.
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skinny women are supposedly ideal ... which is why those who do not reach that "ideal state" talk badly abt them ... skinny men on the other hand, are not particularly "ideal", and as such, no one really cares if a guy is skinny or not ... :)
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eating disorders, kids want to look like celebs, and often think theyre overweight (even tho theyre not) just b/c they dont look like them.
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No. The only time someone makes a comment about your body is if they are uncomfortable with their own body, or they are jealous. I've been told I'm too thin, but I am happy with my body. I eat right, and dance alot and I believe this is how I am meant to look. If you don't like it tough. It's my body, not yours!
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if you always compare your body with others, if you always think about calories even while drinking something, if you never find yourself skinny 'enough', if you started eating less and less because of these concerns, ifwhen  you eat something you feel extremely guilty, then anorexia is on your way...
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Your eating disorders always come back to feeling a lack of control in your life......People have eating disorders mainly because they feel their world is out of control....So they maintain some control by not eating, sounds paradoxical, I know, but that is how it works.....I hope you seek some counseling to get to the root of your problems...Best of luck...
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i think some girls \nask this to make themselves feel better\neven when they know they arnt fat\nask a real question\nand not one you already know\nlike we can see if your fat...
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i guess it could be that women, white girls too, are becoming more comfortable with their body and dont have the feeling that they need to be anorexic sticks. so they're showing off what they do have, and if that's a nice butt, then they're gonna show off a nice butt.
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I think that they are.  Guys who are fat is the norm for us (USA).  I mean I work with several HUGE men.  But I also work with a few HUGE women.  Who gets the most sh*t about being overweight?  The woman.  Most people think that a pretty girl is a skinny girl.  I'm overweight but not grossly so.  I hate feeling the ugly one when I happen to be standing next to a skinny girl and a guy checks her out and ignores me.  But hey I don't really hvae to worry about it.  I have a loving guy in my life who loves me for ME.
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Although that is rare, it does happen. There's something like 10 percent of all people with anorexia are male.  I am not exact on that number, but there are males with anorexia.
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That's fine.  I'm 26 years old.  I'm 5'5' and I'm only 100 lbs.  I've been the same since the age of 17.  People say I'm too skinny and say I should gain wieight, but I'm healthy.  THEY ARE JEALOUS.  I have a normal appetite.  I don't like soda, fries or junk food and I love walking and biking and other sports.  99% of the time, if someone tells you crap like that, THEY ARE JEALOUS.  When my mom comments, I know it's out of concern.  If you have an eating dissorder, tell someone you are comforable talking to and get help.  But if you are healthy, you should not care about what other people say.  If they call you skin and bones, don't be offended.  Just be glad you're not fat.  Don't be offensive or rude.  Fat people have a lot harder of a time than we do... but it's true we all get crap for something... being skinny, being fat, being black, being american, being different than the person talking shit.  Don't be offended or offensive.  You'll be fine.
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They are probably just scared of you losing weight. Your obviously already a very pretty girl and they might just be jealous and worried. I would DEFINITELY cheer my friend on....heck I'd probably work out with her and we'd lost it together!! YOU GO GIRL!! YOUR AWESOME!!