Anorexia/Eating Disorders/celebritys and weight

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Expert: Reverend Abbott - 6/6/2006


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Hi, i was looking through a magazine the other day and noticed how skinny linsay lohan is how much does she weigh and how tall is she? how much does mischa barton, rachel bilson, veronicas, mary-kate olsen, nicky hilton all weigh and how tall are they?

Answer
Most, if not all the people you've named are (likely) anorexic or have a genetic quality that keeps them especially thin.
Lohan is 5'5" and her weight fluctuates depending on whether or not she's 'eating healthy', which is reportedly doing now. Her ideal weight would be approx. 125 lbs, but in this industry, she may be as low as 112-115.

Barton is 5'8"   Bilson is 5'4"  

Just to give you a reality check, ALL the magazine photos you see, no matter what magazine or tabloid - have been messed with.  In the last years there have been outraged celebrities like Jane Fonda, Oprah and Jennifer Anniston complaining that their photos were altered TOO much and they weren't happy about it.
 So, what you see, is nearly 100% NOT what you'd get if you saw them live and in person.

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Reverend Abbott

Expertise

I have lived it and survived it. I know every excuse, reason, thought, feeling and rationalization - and I'm going to be very honest in my advice.

Experience

I've lost (& gained)HUNDREDS of lbs over a lifetime, more than 30 years of "professional dieting". Presently a counselor for sufferers of eating disorders, a nutritional advisor and spiritual counselor (Reverend,doctor); I've been on every diet there is and used the most bizarre weight loss products you can imagine. I am FORMERLY obese, anorexic (several times), bulimic MOST of the time - and maintaining size 4, with no gimmicks, devices, programs, pills or supplements.

I currently investigate the diet industry on behalf of consumers who do not need to be ripped off while struggling to be healthy. I WILL expose them all and I WON'T be intimidated, bullied or bought. My advice is for cost-free options. I have nothing whatsoever to gain from my recommendation(s). I make no money from my website and I sell, promote, endorse NO diet/health products, programs or devices. You'll also never see me on the receiving end of a hidden camera report...but you can be assured, I won't quit until I've exposed those who are out to take advantage of you.

It's a matter of choices. We need to stop complicating things.


Degrees & Certifications:
I'm an ordained minister (Reverend, doctor) spiritual/living/behavior counselor.

I have a medical education and management background (with college). Through early 90's (until retirement) Who's Who Of American Women; Who's Who On the East Coast; Who's Who Among Emerging American Leaders; Who's Who Of Intellectuals - all for "outstanding performance in (my) field".



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While active (through the 1980's), included in Who's Who Of American Women; Who's Who On the East Coast; Who's Who Among Emerging American Leaders; Who's Who Of Intellectuals - all for "outstanding performance in (my) field".



Education/Credentials
Ordained Minister; phlebotomist; medical information researcher for court cases

Awards and Honors
Doctorate of Divinity

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