Reading Journal 7

A Thin Line Between Mother and Daughter This article was really interesting because anorexia isn't just about food, it's about many things, it's self image and is even known as a disease of consciousness. Young girls are learning about 'Good' food and 'Bad' food, and this author has learned it from her mother. I absolutely can relate to this article. Girls learn that thin is 'good', just open a magazine or turn on your television. Not being thin is known as 'bad', when you relate your weight like that you transfer those thoughts to what is making you heavier which is food, labeling them as bad or good. I've never been a tiny girl compared to my friends and the pressure has always been there, but I haven't ever been anorexic. If anything I was an over eater, who use to eat junk food in a very out of control way. I labeled the food I was eating as 'bad' but that didn't stop me from eating it. This author labeled food as bad but she stopped eating it, this caused her to eventually be anorexic, which can be very dangerous and lead to death. At the end of this article she commits to a promise that if she has a daughter she will not let her daughter know about diets, good and bad foods, and I think this is a good thing. Everyone has so much pressure from outside sources you don't need it from your own mother, or anyone close to you, in that case.