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| Jennifer Kirk: Eating disorders are rampant in skating | |
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| kioewen | Jul 7 2009, 03:58 AM Post #1 |
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It's the most appalling but least surprising thing I've ever heard: http://trueslant.com/jenniferkirk/2009/07/05/skatings-not-so-secret-shame/
I used to hope that Emily would be a healthy alternative to this obsession with thinness, and would show that skaters do NOT need to look anorexic. Sadly, now she too has become nearly as emaciated-looking as the rest. It's hard to be a fan of this sport, and I've wanted to be. But it's just as bad as the fashion industry in ruining girls' body image. |
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| golden_em | Jul 29 2009, 07:28 PM Post #2 |
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Agreed. IMO, Emily looked her best when she had some meat on her bones. Now, she is rail thin compared to past years. I hope she isn't included in this grouping. |
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