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07.09.08, 08:02 AM General Topics
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I've realized that I look quite a bit like Renee Z in the Bridget Jones movies. Does that mean I am fat or just normal/not thin? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.09.08, 08:02 AM Flag

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^^ Serious question, btw. I have a hx of eating d/o and still have a distorted body image sometimes. Would appreciate some sane perspective. TIA [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:09 AM Flag

I'd say normal. And btw, Bridget didn't do that badly in the men dept either. She was abls to snag Hugh Grant (jerk, I know, but cute) and Colin Firth. So, I'd say normal body type and as Hugh would say - You're so sexy Bridg. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:11 AM Flag

You're "normal" which is actually thin compared to the average person. I know what you mean - I am 5'7 and wear a size 6 but am not "thin", and probably resemble Bridget Jones a lot too, and I've also struggled with eating disorders, but my dh loves me and tells me I'm beautiful, and I am very healthy, so I'm happy with myself. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:10 AM Flag

^^ you're my twin. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:33 AM Flag

I'm sure there are a lot of us out there. I'm happy with myself overall (of course when i see myself in a bathing suit next to a skinny 20yo i get a little self-conscious, but who doesn't?) [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:40 AM Flag

OP: thanks. This is helpful. I was having a bit of a panic. I mean, I certainly do not strive for Renee Z's anorexic/bulimic look that she seems to have as her current baseline. But I wasn't sure about the other. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:15 AM Flag

Honestly, you sound healthy. Do you eat sensibly and get some exercise (not for weight but for health reasons)? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:16 AM Flag

Need to get more exercise - I know that when I do it keeps me more sane. Eating is okay - not super controlled or restrictive, and for me that's a good thing. Could do with a bit fewer simple carbs and more veggies like most of us... [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:17 AM Flag

You sound fine, just don't worry about it and enjoy life [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:23 AM Flag

Thanks! Just had a moment of panic ;-) [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.09.08, 08:24 AM Flag