'Christina is NOT anorexic or any such thing. She is genetically very small, as is her sister Rachel, as am I. I am 41 years old and only gained weight for the very first time in my whole life (no matter what or how much I ate!) only after the birth of my son 5 years ago and subsequent surgery, which seemed to have changed my metabolism.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker refutes claims about her body weight, attributing her size to genetics and specific health changes.
- In plain terms
- I am naturally small due to genetics and only gained weight due to surgery and having a son.
- What can you take from it?
- Health and genetics explain body size more than speculation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you respond to body shaming?
- What health changes have you experienced?
Another view
Public speculation about celebrity bodies is hard to stop.
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