signalsThe Size Zero Pill
April 21st 2007 20:58
I was reading one of my many beauty magazines over the weekend when I came across an ad for a diet pill called the "Size Zero Pill." I tore out the page to blog about it, but ended up losing the web address. When I Googled "Size Zero Pill" I came up with tons of hits - but not for an actual over-the-counter diet pill. Instead they were for the Hollywood drug Clenbutrol.
Clenbutrol is also being called the Size Zero Pill, I suppose because all of Hollywood's women are taking it and it is clear that they are getting results. Clenbutrol was originally an asthma pill for horses (Ha!) and seems to have some troubling side effects. One of them that you'd think people would pay attention to is the chance that weight would rebound, which could lead to quick weight gain without changing any habits.
It seems to work by raising your basal body temperature, speeding up your heart rate, etc. I guess some people don't feel like losing weight the old-fashioned way and just want quick results (you can lose 6 or more a week).
Back to the pill I brought up at the beginning. What is wrong with the world that the ultimate goal is now a size zero? Aren't any people dieting to get to a healthy weight? It's extreme to say the least. Regardless of vanity sizing, a zero is still pretty darn small.
It's a strange world we live in today. Feel free to post your thoughts on this.
Claire S.
Clenbutrol is also being called the Size Zero Pill, I suppose because all of Hollywood's women are taking it and it is clear that they are getting results. Clenbutrol was originally an asthma pill for horses (Ha!) and seems to have some troubling side effects. One of them that you'd think people would pay attention to is the chance that weight would rebound, which could lead to quick weight gain without changing any habits.
Back to the pill I brought up at the beginning. What is wrong with the world that the ultimate goal is now a size zero? Aren't any people dieting to get to a healthy weight? It's extreme to say the least. Regardless of vanity sizing, a zero is still pretty darn small.
It's a strange world we live in today. Feel free to post your thoughts on this.
Claire S.
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Comment by charliesgirl_992000
Histeries, Mysteries and what not
Lifes little slices
Mystical Creativity
Tammy
Comment by Claire S
I completely agree. You have seen it firsthand with your daughter. Hopefully she is smart and knows that turning to an eating disorder is not worth it. Unfortunately it took me many years to figure that out.
Thanks for commenting!
Claire S.
Comment by charliesgirl_992000
Histeries, Mysteries and what not
Lifes little slices
Mystical Creativity
Tammy