The Media and Women.

One thing that gets me going (and not in a good way) is how the media views women.  I have curves.  I love my curves.  I look in NO way like a Victoria's Secret model.  Do I care?  Yes.  Why?  Because of all the images shoved in my face on a daily basis about what it means to look beautiful.  If you look at any woman that is considered attractive - whether on tv, movies or magazines - I guarantee her stomach is flat, boobs are big, and there is not an ounce of fat on her.  Who the HECK came up with this being the only way a woman is beautiful?! 

I'm sorry, but I would much rather have my curves than have my bones sticking out.  I don't get why people think you have to look like this to be attractive!  I mean, I'm not saying I want to be overweight by any means.  Yes, I go to the gym.  Yes, I want to lose some weight.  But I don't want to look like I'm malnourished!  There is absolutely nothing wrong with curves, or a little junk in the trunk.  I think it is absolutely disgusting that women are forced to worry every day about what they look like.  

I say, be happy with who you are!  If you want to lose some weight, then do it.  But, be healthy about it.  Diet and exercise, but for God's sake, DON'T starve yourselves!  Eat.  If you're hungry, do something about it.  Don't let the media convert your way of thinking.  Ladies, you are gorgeous the way that you are!  

What the media won't tell you is that it is almost impossible to have the 'desired' body type.  I mean, come on.  Unless you're somehow born that way, starve yourself, or you are airbrushed, it's not going to happen.  And there is nothing wrong with that.  So, girls, go look in the mirror and tell yourself that you are beautiful!  Because you are.  And let's not forget that one of the most beautiful women to walk the earth was not a size 2.

<3 Angee