Here's something i would like to share. Anorexia. I'm sure all of you know what does it mean. But if you don't, just continue reading and you'll find out soon. Perhaps it isn't that common in Malaysia yet but it is very common in western area. Of course, if nothing is done, this problem will rise in Malaysia too. I know that
many almost all the girls are dying to be thin. To achieve their goal, they would do anything, everything.
That includes taking laxatives, dieting pills etc. These may help you to lose weight but remember, it also harms your body at the same time. You might not see or feel the effect now but overtime, you'll see them. True facts about laxatives: It does not help in losing weight. Laxatives hasten the elimination of undigested remains of food in the large intestine and colon. The large intestine and colon do not digest food. They collect the undigested remains and hold it and absorb water until it is defaecated. weight loss may be felt but it is only temporarily due to much of the fluids has been expelled from the body. Misuse of laxatives may cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. Prolonged use will also cause constipation.
Some go through starvation in order to lose weight fast. There's a diet known as water diet where a person only drinks water throughout the whole day. Excess intake of water causes electrolyte imbalance too. Here's a case. Terri Schiavo. She tried to keep her weight down by dieting, drinking only liquids - 10 - 15 glasses of iced tea. She was also a bulimic patient. Due to lack of oxygen, she was in coma for two and a half months. She was then diagnosed in a vegetative sate.
Due to afraid of gaining weight, girls will constantly weigh themselves, making sure that they're only LOSING weight. Does the weight really matter? i mean, yea, you shouldn't eat till you're obese but at a healthy weight. Beauty isn't measure by the scale. Beauty isn't all about 40kg or 35 kg alright. You don't have to be super light to be pretty.
Every girls' dream to have a small waist. boohoo. Small waist equals to sexy, pretty. no, it's not. you can also be hot at 28, 30. Look at some of the celebrities, they're not skinny. They're toned. Some of them are size 10 or maybe more but they still look gorgeous.
Luisel Ramos
A 22 years old South America model. She had been on a three month diet of green leaves and diet coke after being told that she could be an international sensation IF she lose weight. She suffered a heart attack after stepping off a runway.
Ana Carolina Reston
A 21 years old Brazilian model. Weighted at 40 kg, measured 1.72cm. Suffered kidney malfunction due to anorexia nervosa and bilimia including diet consisting of only apples and tomatoes.
Model industry should really stop all these 'size zero' thingy. They should produce healthy, toned models. Not skinny bones models. Plus, the society should also stop judging girls by their size. Huge girls are often criticized. They will be called horrible names such as cow, hippo, Shrek and so on. Girls face the pressure to be thin by their boyfriends, girlfriends, people around them. You felt insecure, jealous, challenged because your best friend is thin, she wears xs. Your boyfriend keeps telling you how hot these girls (thin) are, and you are nothing like them. Do you think it is worth it to ruin yourself just to fit in?
Do you think it is worth it to put yourself in a terrible state where you'll be insert with tubes, lying half dead on the hospital bed to be skinny?
You are blessed with a wonderful life. There are many things out there in the world waiting for you to explore. Greater things are yet to come. There are people out there who wish to live but do not have a chance. So why do you waste yours? Love yourself.
We are beautiful and we don't have to be size zero to prove it. The beauty of a lady comes from the inside.
Beauty is not a size or shape.
It is a charm.
It is being real.
It is being true to oneself.
