When it comes to weight, women have been given many different messages over the years. In fact, there was a time when it was an insult to be called skinny.
Think about Marilyn Monroe, the one time sex symbol of the 50’s and 60’s. That was a very different time period, in which curves were in.
You see, there was a time when the soft shape of a woman was appealing. But today “thin is in.” In fact, the thinner the better.
I am so glad that my husband prefers curves. Not only does it release me from the pressure to be stick-thin but it allows me to embrace my figure as a woman.
There was actually a time between the 30’s and 50’s, in which ads promoted weight gain. Now all you see are ads to lose weight.
These ads even referred to the extra inches and pounds as being attractive, making a woman curvier. These ads even went so far as to say that a slender look was unattractive.
Talk about doing a 180. Our society has completely flipped these views. Now the goal is lose as much weight as possible, sometimes without any thought to the health dangers that could arise from the methods in which this is done.
It makes me wonder what the message will be ten, twenty or thirty years from now. It is bound to change. It seems that attaining the “ideal” figure is based upon the times at hand. Perhaps no real rhyme or reason.
You know what message I would like to see be sent to women? That health is most important. Despite your weight or curves, you will be a healthier person if you exercise and eat right.
Skinny doesn’t necessarily mean you’re healthy. I know skinny people who rarely get off their butts and eat fast food on a regular basis. Of course, the same is true with overweight people.
The bottom line is our health. And the message to girls and women should be to take care of the most important parts, our brains and heart.
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