Who Wants To Be A Size Zero Anyway
I want to be a size 0. I'm a 4-6 now (American) and I want to be thin. I will do it at any cost. I'm starting after a visit home. I've been...
Gigi, 11 December 2009 18:09
Size zero is awful!! Every woman should just be healthy and curvy lol. Ive just had a child and there is soooo much pressure to lose the pre...
ash , 23 October 2009 04:45
ABOUT
Who Wants To Be A Size Zero Anyway
Rachel Phipps Kent
'Who wants to be a size zero, anyway?'
My Campaign
I want to make women feel happier about themselves and more positive about their own body image. I don't want to discriminate against woman who are naturally a size zero, but I want to make sure that images of woman who are NOT a natural size zero in the media do not affect other women's personal body image.
My Campaign highlights
- Being featured in Episode 4 of the Battlefront TV series on Thursday 4th December at 11.30am
- Going to London Fashion Week
- Meeting and interviewing model, Erin O’Connor
- Putting on my own photo-shoot with real-size girls
How can you help?
- Let me know what you think about my real-size models – here or on my Bebo page
- Tell me your stories about what makes you feel good about yourself
- Introduce me to some people in the glossy magazine world!
- Read my on-line magazine Lipstick Royalty
SHOW YOUR SUPORT
YOUR COMMENTS
AROUND THE WEB
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One Last Blog..., bebo-posts
"I may have brought my campaign to a close but this morning when I woke up I felt that I just had to come back for one more blog.I think I've really got somewhere with the campaign. Not me personally but every single positive body image camp..." Bebo13 June 2009 -
One Last Post..., bebo-posts
"I may have brought my campaign to a close but this morning when I woke up I felt that I just had to come back for one more blog. I think I've really got somewhere with the campaign. Not me personally but every single positive body image cam..." Bebo12 June 2009 -
I suppose this is goodbye..., bebo-posts
"Well I suppose this is goodbye... At the moment I'm slap bang in the middle of my GCSE's and everything is pretty hectic right now! However I've ben evaluating my time at Battlefront a lot recently and looking at how much I've learnt.... Ca..." Bebo14 May 2009 -
anti_size_zero via Twitter:
"Can't wait until second series of Battlefront this morning! Campaign update soon! Rachel xoxo" Twitter11 May 2009 -
Guest Blog from the Battlefront team, bebo-posts
"Hi My name is Caroline and I am part of Battlefront team. Rachel and I have been discussing the fact that we should not judge people by their cover so I thought I would share my thoughts with you too! A prime example of how people are pre-j..." Bebo27 April 2009
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i just watched you battlefront this morning and think what your doing is brilliant im naturally a big girl at the age of 18 i am a size 18 i dont eat junk food i dont have to money to ive always been bigger than all the other girls its nice to know so one is trying to make the bigger girls feel better i love what your doing i deffinatly think if you dress you self right as a big girl you will look good... i think you need to also make a stand about size zero men i live with my boyfriend and he is pretty much a size zero man and constantly watching his weight get the men involved to.... keep up the good work i think your doing something amazing
sammi, 15 October 2009 05:04
im watching channel 4 right now im 32 size 20 i dont diet but i dont eat loads of junk food ive always been big i was bullied at school for my size and verytime i see a size 0 girl it makes me feel size im healthy and happy at my size im glad your campaging on this issue as its not inlined enought and its making girls feel better about themselves and not wanting to be anarexic or boliemic. i dont want to be a size 0. hope all goes well in the future and good luck keep up the good work rachel from michelle
michelle james , 15 October 2009 04:50
Of course you can, hon. You know me too well ;) xxx
Amy CT, 07 October 2009 17:14
I can't BELIEVE you Amy! Grrr...
Rachel Phipps, 07 October 2009 14:44
Ra-a-ach... You're going to hate me for this. :) I've got my whole theatre class watching the documentary as part of our research into eating disorders! :) Yay! ;) Anyway, still behind you 100% (of course) - and lots of love! xxx A
Amy CT, 07 October 2009 10:40
As an addition to my last comment I forgot to say my objection to 'size zero culture' is not to do with 'size zero' itself - which is fine if you're naturally that size - but with a culture that promotes eating disorders and ill health in the pursuit of a particular appearance. I applaud you defending girls and women against that. Gardens have many flowers. Some of us are naturally snowdrops and some of us are naturally roses. Both are gorgeous.
Rebecca Woodhead, 11 August 2009 14:48
Love what you're doing. Awesome vid. Am not even within sight of size zero - thank goodness - and am in my 30s yet I just beat all the size zero celebs and won Ms Twitter UK. Would love your thoughts on the blog I set up after winning - http://WordNerdArmy.blogspot.com Best of luck with your campaign. Rebecca Ms Twitter UK
Rebecca Woodhead, 11 August 2009 14:41
Hi Rachel, Very impressed by your campaign. I'm a journalist for the national papers and magazines. I'm looking to feature some inspiring young campaigners like yourself. Could you please text me your email address so I can send you a more detailed message. Perhaps I can help you publicise your campaign. I'm on 07920 792 082. Thanks
Andy, 30 June 2009 10:47
Hi, i jst wanna say tht i think in principal ur campaign is a gd thing nd tht ur main idea tht women should jst b comfortable hw they are (wotever shape or size) is a gr8 message. The only thing is sumthing tht came up in the programme bout eating disorders. As sum1 who has suffered for quite a few years from this horrible illness i think its important to recognise tht the media does nt (in the majority of cases) cause the problem only fuels it. Anyway, aside from tht i think tht encouraging body confidence whether it b size 6 or 16 is a reli gd thing.
sunshine, 06 June 2009 18:30
I am always worried about my weight ect but most of this is caused from alot of stress. Im 16 and im a younge carer for my mom has bipola disorder. Its a very serios illness and i dont have much a life because of it. I think your doing a great job and ive only notyiced you the other day on tv. x
Nicola rose, 22 May 2009 09:23
"boy-like, infertile, diet addicts" "boney and ill" "what they would prefer; a size zero girlfriend or a size 12?" People need to stop having a go at other people for being the size they are. If it's natural and healthy, that's all that matters. Making comments like this about anyone whether they're a 6 or a 16 is completely the wrong attitude. It shouldn't be about making yourself feel better by criticising someone else. It should be about understanding everyone is different and beautiful as they are. Promoting confidence. The 'asking boys' thing has been done in magazines and yes, some men prefer curvy girls, but again, this is just making other girls who aren't fortunate enough to have any curves feel bad about how they look. And to the Granddad, surely if your granddaughter is a naturally a size 6, there's nothing wrong with her? You should be making sure she accepts herself how she is, not saying she should be bigger or smaller or anything other than what she naturally is? This campaign should be about being happy with how you are, not about criticising other people for how they are just because they're different to you.
Flo, 22 May 2009 06:51
I think this is a great campaign and i back it 100%. I love your photos from the photo shoot; the girls look gorgeous! And I also loved your responses to hannah on this page. You go girl :D! What makes me laugh, is that even though ahe is so opposed to this campign, she keeps coming back leave messages :D. Keep going Rachel because we all think you're doing a great job. from Emily in South Wales xxx
Emily, 21 May 2009 18:47
Hi Rachel, as the grandfather to a natural size 6 (no idea what that is in US sizes), I support your campaign. Even at the size she is my Grandaughter looks, as we used to say 40 years ago when I was your age, 'just like a strip of wind'. I know when I was younger girls that thin would have struggled to find a boyfriend, unfortunatly due to the media this has now all changed and girls who look boney and ill are all the rage. Keep up the good work.
Robin Mortiboys, 21 May 2009 08:32
I respect that the fashion industry needs to take responsibility in promoting healthy body image and self esteem but as a natural size 0 I see campaigns such as this and instantly criticize myself for being such a negative thing. I realize you don't intend to discriminate but picking at a certain group of people is discrimination. Your dress size shouldn't dictate how beautiful you are, surely we should focus on boosting people's self esteem no matter what size they are instead of bickering over what society wants us to be?
Jess, 21 May 2009 08:09
hey, just watched your campaign on channel 4 and i think it's great what you're doing. Also, i think another way of getting into peoples head about this issue is by surveying guys - if you haven't already heard or done it - about what they would prefer; a size zero girlfriend or a size 12? I liked the show though and support your campaign totally x
Leanne, 21 May 2009 07:48
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