Body image

*please not that this is about my opinion, im not trying to say its the only opinion but it fits for my body shape and confidence issues so no bitchiness please x*
 

What do you think the perfect body is? Skinny? Toned? Whatever you may think, the average dress size of a woman in Britain is a curvy 16. All these expectations for woman to be slim, stick thin creatures is very high in today's society. Most women are ashamed of their weight and go on frequent diets. However, why are we not proud to have our curves? Yes I must admit I have been on the slim fast diet (it tastes bloody horrendous, never do it) but it's not because I'm ashamed of my size 14 body, it's because I wanted to feel better, less tired etc, honestly im proud of my boobs and arse. Do you see a skinny girls with these bad boys? Eh.. No. :P

 

I think that it's the constant criticism that lead women to do crazy things to lose weight. Many methods are unhealthy and don't work. 

 

 

 

We are exposed to body image from a young age. for example, Barbie. Barbie is supposed to be the perfect young woman, she is skinny, blonde, beautiful and yet there are few women who actually look like her.

 

Beside the 'normal' Barbie, is the 'average woman' Barbie. This was made to promote a healthy, realistic body image to young children and was very successful with both parents and the kids who didn't know the difference between them yet.

 

The biggest reason is celebrities. Some girls and young women compare themselves to models in magazines showing off their non curvaceous bodies and the world sees them as the average woman. Even though these women are so small, many are very unhealthy as they starve themselves, suffering from anorexia and bulimia, which are equally as bad as being over weight. However, other researchers have contested the claims of the media effects paradigm. An article, for example, argues that the effects of being around smaller friends and family who are critical are much more likely to cause body dissatisfaction than the media, and that media effects have been overemphasized.

 

 

Also the maniquens in shops. Stores such as debenams have replaced their models with size 16 models so bigger women are not put off buying clothes shown in a size 8/10. I believe this boosts the confidence of women all over Britain and will help sold the issue that we have:unrealistic expectations.  This is Laura Wells, this mannequin from Debenhams is based on her body shape. She, along with many other famous faces, has stood up for curvy women and promoted a healthy body image.

 

more beautiful, curvaceous celebrities involved are Kelly Brooks:

 

 

and Jesy Nelson from Little Mix:

 

 

As this picture below shows, there are so many types and to pic one is rude and disrespectful.

 

 

It is easy for people to make fun of body size. Women especially take this more personally than men. A woman will hate her body no matter what it looks like, she will always aim to get thinner or fitter and rarely be satisfied. The fact is that all women are beautiful. we all have different body shapes and who's to say what is 'perfect' or 'ideal'. Basically what im saying is that even though many have told me i'm fat, I don't care. I'm proud to have my curves and yous can all be jealous.. ;)

 

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