Practical Reasons for Being Thin
Trigger Warning: ED sensitive material
All I see in the ed thinspo community is “you’ll be so cute” or “you’ll be so dainty.” But as unhealthy as eating disorders are, there are a few actually practical reasons for being overly thin. Naturally, these don’t offset the health hazards, but I like to think of them regardless. I’m sure people disagree with me. This isn’t meant to offend anyone. I recognize that eating disorders are life threatening, but hating yourself is a little bit harder if you have a few positive things in mind. Here they are:
• You can fit virtually anywhere, anytime. A crowded elevator isn’t a problem, nor is a full bus. You’ll always fit.
• You save thousands of dollars a year eating less, and that money can go towards anything.
• Eating takes up a large portion of our day. Cutting it down gives you more time to study, exercise, and work.
• Your clothes will last longer. Jeans won’t wear down on the inner thighs because hey, your thighs don’t touch. Belts won’t stretch, they’re barely holding anything up at all. Shoes (and heels) will have less weight to carry, and won’t give out.
• You’ll rarely not get the clothes you’re looking for, because not many people are as small as you— your size will always be left. Chances are, it’ll be cheaper, too. Less fabric is involved, and that can sometimes lower the price (not fair to our plus sized ppl, but it is what it is.)
• People offer you things a lot more, and it’s bizarre. Being thin earns a sort of kindness from strangers that isn’t always available to other people. They offer to carry things, hold doors more, and just generally seem more helpful.
• You have a better chance of getting a job. I’m not gonna go off about whether or not “thin privilege” is earned, but being thinner than a heavier set person gives you an edge in the workplace. You’re seen as more competent, put together, and reliable— all because you’re thin. This is unfair to others, but that’s how it works.
• You sweat less in day to day life (less fat, less heat), so you rarely have to worry about your deodorant not working.
• People are typically nicer to you, because you’re what a lot of people want to be. Sick? No, but skinny? Yeah. Sometimes, this backfires, and people are rude (bc jealous) but a lot of the time, people are just more pleasant to you.
• If you have a vagina (shout out to my ed trans/nb fam too), you stop getting your period after a certain point. This is definitely NOT good from a medical perspective, but that shit saves you a LOT of money on pads/tampons!
Apocalypse situation pros (bc it’s still spooky season):
• The floors of abandoned buildings are less likely to collapse under your weight.
• Your light weight means you will never be left behind in a future evacuation (let’s be real, WWIII is coming.) You won’t weigh a rescue boat down, and if someone has to be removed, your skinny ass probably won’t be the one.
• It’s a lot easier to escape zombies when you can fit through tight spaces.
• You require less food than the average person. Your food supply will last longer (keep it dry tho.)
• If mfs start eating each other, you sure as shit won’t be dinner. You got no meat.
I’m sure there are plenty more practical reasons, hmu if you think of any. I’m also sure there are more cons than pros of being overly thin. If you think you can recover, or want to, go for it. Stay safe.
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