"When I work hard to maintain my weight, I feel good and proud. If I start
gaining a little I am not so upset with my own body image as I am with the
idea that people will be able to perceive I am out of control. In our
society, "you can't let them see you sweat" and you can't let them know you
are out of control."
"Shape of a rounded body"
"Emotional intensity, under wraps."
"The greatest challenge for anyone recovering from an eating disorder is to
find a way to balance the conflicting impulses of life. Because
anorexia-bulimia is a disease of extreme desires."
"When I work hard to maintain my weight, I feel good and proud. If I start gaining a little I am not so upset with my own body image as I am with the idea that people will be able to perceive I am out of control. In our society, "you can't let them see you sweat" and you can't let them know you are out of control."
"Shape of a rounded body"
"Emotional intensity, under wraps."
"The greatest challenge for anyone recovering from an eating disorder is to find a way to balance the conflicting impulses of life. Because anorexia-bulimia is a disease of extreme desires."