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What do you think about women who strive for the 90s/00s "skinny b*tch" look?

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BeAlertRaven · 19/07/2025 16:46

I'm asking because I'm one of those women myself. I think it's because I grew up in that era and watched a lot of MTV and shows like America's next top model etc. I also idolised skinny women in my teens. I feel like other women see me as vain and overly concerned with my appearance or assume I have an eating disorder (which I don't have btw).

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limescale · 20/07/2025 16:39

SatsumaDog · 20/07/2025 15:43

You actually start to lose 3-5% every 10 years from the age of 30, so yes, it’s a significant loss. Not something to be taken lightly if you want to maintain your health as you age.

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I wouldn't call a decrease of 3-5% every 10 years plummeting.
It's also natural ageing, which is just a fact of life.

So while I of course agree that striving to be underweight is unwise, it's also OK to just tick along with a healthy lifestyle.

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