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News Apr 9, 2007 @ 11:06am

You’re My Zero

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The London Times has an insane article written by Kate Spicer, who starved herself down to a Size Zero to see how it felt.

She ended up doing some major damage to her body and also her psyche, reporting that even after losing over 20 lbs, she still felt like she could lose more. Maybe the most telling line in the story is this: “Even though my head was a mess my female friends all thought I looked great when I was at my thinnest.”

She goes on to say that if she didn’t have to work, she would consider taking the time and the mental energy she usually uses to write and channel it into her thinness.

Would you?

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posted by carly

Apr 09, 2007 12:41PM

yeah, i think i absolutely would.

and its stuff like this that makes me glad this site wasn't called "size zero." because i really enjoy the content, but i don't think i ever would have given it a chance if it had that name.

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posted by Fauchon Junkie

Apr 09, 2007 1:50PM

It's reward seeking behavior

It's like a drug

You know the rush you feel when you walk down the street knowing you look great in your clothes, better than people around you.

You feel it too when you look up and see that Dish staring at you from down the Street.

You know why. And you want more. You can't bear to have less.

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posted by banana

Apr 09, 2007 1:59PM

if i had the money and energy and free time, probably. size zero is pretty much a lifestyle and a commitment. but i already have a life and other things to occupy myself with, so i'm all set.

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posted by guest

Apr 09, 2007 4:02PM

no...i'd like to be able to wear anything and have it look good (well, mostly...maybe not 40s style dresses for example) but i honestly don't think i could give up food. or my boobs.

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posted by R

Apr 09, 2007 5:44PM

I was in that "lose more" mindset for three years. It's called anorexia nervosa, and it's terrible, and it ruined my adolescence. I was down to a children's size 12 and thought I could stand to get even thinner. It's not a question of "dedication" so much as "disorder".

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posted by Lu

Apr 09, 2007 11:18PM

what worries me most about this article is that the girls on the ana forums are going to use this as a mode d'emploi for their starvation diets.

anyone interested should check out "Gaining" by Aimee Liu - it's about the long-term recovery process for eating disorders.

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posted by Fauchon Junkie

Apr 10, 2007 2:08PM

Sadly, the smaller you get on top, the better clothes fit.

Modern clothes.

The fact is its just easier to look good when you're thin because of clothes these days.

I don't know design and pattern making but I always have this sneaking suspicion its just EASIER and less demanding to make thin girl clothes. I feel more thought, talent and skill has to go into dressing curves.

Am I wrong? Are designers taking the easy way out?

And when it does. WOW. A Bombshell could eat a Twig with afternoon tea. After the crumpets. Mmm crumpets.

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