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More, Please

On Food, Fat, Bingeing, Longing, and the Lust for Enough

Emma Specter

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Maternal & Generational Influence+
Diet Culture & Self-Worth+
Navigating Societal Pressures+
Redefining Movement+
Recovery & Inner Peace+

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Question 1 of 6
How does Emma view her mother's influence on her early body image and eating habits?
  • A. She blames her mother for directly and verbally criticizing her weight.
  • B. She recognizes her mother was shaped by the diet culture and fatphobia of her own era.
  • C. She resents her mother for forcing her to join Weight Watchers at age twelve.
  • D. She believes her mother intentionally created an 'umbilical cord of judgment' to control her.
Question 2 of 6
What critical realization did Emma have about weight loss and her identity after finding success on programs like Weight Watchers?
  • A. Reaching her goal weight permanently eliminated her feelings of shame and body anxiety.
  • B. Being thin automatically prepared her for love and solved her life's challenges.
  • C. The shame didn't vanish, but merely morphed into a new fear of regaining the weight.
  • D. Tracking points was the only sustainable way to maintain a healthy relationship with food.
Question 3 of 6
How did moving to Brooklyn and embracing her queer identity impact Emma's struggle with body image?
  • A. It completely cured her binge-eating disorder by providing a highly accepting environment.
  • B. It revealed that queer spaces still heavily reflected the broader societal beauty ideals she hoped to escape.
  • C. It caused her to abandon the fashion industry entirely due to the overwhelming pressure to be thin.
  • D. It isolated her from her colleagues, making her rely solely on diet culture to fit in.
Question 4 of 6
How did Emma's perspective on physical exercise evolve during her recovery?
  • A. She realized that high-intensity interval training was the most effective way to manage her weight.
  • B. She decided to stop exercising completely because it triggered her eating disorder.
  • C. She learned to value movement based on enjoyment and presence rather than viewing it as a chore or punishment.
  • D. She committed to only participating in traditional, structured gym workouts to maintain discipline.
Question 5 of 6
What specific tool did Emma discover during the 2020 quarantine that helped guide her through recovery?
  • A. A strict daily journal of her caloric intake and exercise routines.
  • B. A virtual support group exclusively for employees in the fashion media industry.
  • C. A list of non-binge food memories that reminded her of the joy and connection food could offer.
  • D. A comprehensive point system she developed to replace her Weight Watchers habits.
Question 6 of 6
According to Emma's journey, what is the most realistic expectation for someone recovering from an eating disorder?
  • A. Recovery is a linear process where every single day is better than the last.
  • B. Recovery is not a straight path; setbacks should be viewed as springboards for growth and self-compassion.
  • C. True recovery means you will never experience setbacks or old fears resurfacing.
  • D. Healing requires completely disconnecting from family members who have toxic body image views.

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More, Please Summary & Overview

More, Please (2024) invites you to explore the impact of maternal influences and societal pressures on body image and self-worth. Through a blend of personal narrative, journalism, and expert insights, it delves into the complexities of binge-eating disorder and the challenges of navigating diet culture – and encourages a compassionate approach to understanding and improving your relationship with food and body image.

Who Should Listen to More, Please?

  • Individuals with eating disorders
  • Anyone interested in body positivity 
  • Parents, guardians, and teachers

About the Author: Emma Specter

Emma Specter is an author and journalist based in Los Angeles. She’s currently a culture writer at Vogue, where she covers a range of topics including film, TV, books, politics, news, and queer culture. Specter has also worked at Garage and LAist, and her freelance work has appeared in outlets such as the Hairpin, Bon Appétit, them, and the Hollywood Reporter.

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