G eorgie Binks has written an extremely disturbing article, and as a former anorexic, I can tell her there's plenty wrong with starving yourself, periodically or not. She still does it, hey, she can control it. That is the voice of someone addicted to a substance or behavior that will eventually defeat her.
Starvation does many horrendous things to one's body.
It wreaks havoc on metabolism, causes digestive problems, stops periods, which can lead to osteoporosis and a greater likelihood of cervical cancer. It also affects one's mood, which can adversely affect relationships, such as that of Ms. Binks and her daughter. Lastly, Binks could easily slip back into bulimia, a nasty habit that has a tendency to stop one's heart from beating. So, Georgie, go right ahead and starve. It's the selfish thing to do.