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3/10/10 - I can hardly watch television or read a magazine without seeing some celebrity's gaunt figure or model's emaciated frame blowing up the screen or page.
While "emaciated" seems like a harsh adjective used to describe members of the entertainment industry, I want to know why eating disorders have so recently been connected to celebrities....
Megan
posted 3/10/10 @ 3:33 PM EST
I can't agree with you more about how frustrating it is to see the media glamourize eating disorders. I remember when Nicole Richie lost a ton of weight and it was then that they finally had her on the cover of Seventeen magazine. What???!! Lose a lot of weight and you could be on the cover too??! There is no logical explaination there for me!
A non-profit I have co-founded, Generation Mirror, is starting its own movement to spread awareness of eating and associated disorders through educational programs, creative outlets, and bringing to the surface of pop culture and its impact on generations today. Our organization is targeted to females AND MALES, affected directly and/or indirectly by these disorders.
Can you tell me a little more about GLAM? I encourage you to check out our website www.genmirror.org. Also, our board president, Dr. Laura Lee Anders has started a new program to help women of all sizes, including healthy weight women, maintain a healthy life style and positive self-image. Check her out at www.bodytranscendence.com.
I have provided my email and hope to hear from you!
Megan