a weighty issue

         For the past few years I think everyone has noticed that T.V. shows,magazines,and everyother form of media I can think of simultaneously promotes and condemns being skinny.I know this isn't new territory but I thought I'd talk about it.In a perfect world all body types would be represented and loved.It seems that it's either one extreme or another,the super skinny girl and very large girl nothing in between,and then those dove commercials talking about "real beauty" showing every body type but the skinny one.It's really like they can't celebrate one without tearing down the other.I think it's good for women to want to strive to be healthy,but it's when vanity and the need to feel perfect kicks in that's when it's becomes a problem.It's the reason why women and men get plastic surgery,go on extreme diets and make themselves throw up.

       Don't get my wrong I'm just as susceptible to those "perfect body" images as the next girl.I think I'm always going to to have moments where I don't feel great about my body or feeI inadequate but I do like myself and I can see those shows and magazines and know that those actresses and models hold themselves at a standard that I and most other women can't and we shouldn't want to.I do wish I had a perfect body but not at the expense of my precious food.I could never go on a low this,high that diet or get plastic surgery,first of all surgery terrifies me and second I'm not saying that it's bad,I just mean when people go overboard with it,it's a huge risk for perfection..All we can do is be as healthy as we can or want and what ever body we have when we'e done is the one we love,of course this would also be in a perfect world where people are actually happy with themselves.
        I  know they will always be so-called perfect girls and they will always be people who reject it but I think all bodies should be celebrated and being healthy is what should be promoted but it starts with real people not with celebrities.It's on us to make the most of what we have and be thankful that we all look different.Feeling good about yourself as you are is the best thing anyone can do and then if you still need a change then change but know it should make you feel better in all aspects of your life.