My point was made re the young minds/young generation as I've put it. These are the impressionable minds that look up and idolise champions and other celebrities etc. Adults on the other hands, irrespective be they skinny or fat, are not the ones I'm concerned about with such an advice, with their ability to distinguish between what is right and what is wrong. If an adult mind can't understand, or hasn't the basic knowledge so as to question such a simplistic; silly, and dangerous advice as "eat until you puke", then we've got ourselves a bigger problem than I thought.
The aspect of dedication, discipline, and all that is needed to help one reach a high level of sporting achievements is not and was never a point of contention here. We can all agree on that.