Most women and an increasing number of men are motivated by the strong desire to be thin and a fear of becoming obese.
Anorexics consider themselves to be fat, no matter what their actual weight is.
Anorexics close to death will show you on their bodies where they feel they need to lose weight. In their attempts to become even thinner, the anorexic will avoid food and taking in calories at all costs, which can result in death. Anorexics usually strive for perfection. They set very high standards for themselves and feel they always have to prove their competence. They usually always put the needs of others ahead of their own needs.