I’ve had some weighty thoughts on my mind lately, no pun intended. Like so many other teens, I’m inundated with images of airbrush pop divas and hunky muscle men who live flawless lives because of their perfect bodies. Today’s society is obsessed with body size, exerting enormous pressure to confirm to the ideal thinness of body weight.
 
But, girls, did you know that not so long ago, a skinny woman was considered unattractive, as if she didn’t take care of herself. In fact, during the Victorian era, the ideal body type for women was fleshy, pump, and full-figured.
 

I’m not saying that we should all sit on the couch and stuff our faces; but I am advocating for all of us to be comfortable with who we are – big, small, tall, short, dark or light. Being naturally skinny (or not) is not a better way of life, just like someone is a blond and someone is a brunette; one is not better than the other. And I’m sure that for every girl or guy who thinks of themselves too heavy, there is one who thinks themselves too light. And when you strive for a goal weight think of health, not stereotypical beauty. So there is hope for those who despair about their bodies: it’s an old saying, but true: It’s what’s on the inside that counts. 

Your Body and You

Research shows that 8 out of 10 women will be dissatisfied with their reflection, and more than half may see a distorted image.