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Subject: Re: biological reason


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Deb
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Date Posted: 15:08:11 07/28/06 Fri
In reply to: Lara 's message, "Re: biological reason" on 14:50:44 07/28/06 Fri

>Deb, I know chocolate knows what she is talking about.
>However the 'feeling worse' being explained by biology
>is too simplistic. As she noted herself, the idea of a
>biological underpinning is very contested (here is
>where I would place my self in the debate). I don't
>believe biology lends itself to make EDers feel worse
>in the summer... I believe it has a lot more to do
>with wearing less layers and the body being exposed,
>fashion, swimsuits, stickness. I understand the
>science; I am not arguing against the vital role fat
>plays in the diet or on the body especially in cold
>months nor am I disagreeing that the body is smart
>with the conservative, saving role of starvation mode
>and the slowing down of metabolism when food is
>restricted. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't
>misunderstood.
>
>Always,
>LT

I see. Thanks for clarifying I did misunderstand what you didn't agree with. :)

Have a nice weekend.

Deb

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Re: biological reasonChocolate15:10:07 07/28/06 Fri
    Re: biological reasonLara15:34:07 07/28/06 Fri


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