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more about #bodyimage more comments → pesematology: There I fixed it. more » pesematology: I think I must be confused about what a muffin top is, if it's something you can have on one thigh. more » andromache: I think this is a pretty great perspective. It's nice to see someone recognizing her body for what it can do, rather than what it "should" look like.... more » bess marvin, girl detective: you only have muffin top if you wear ill-fitting clothes, no? more » NellMood: I don't read diet blogs and probably won't start, but I like the idea of celebrating every part of your body. I also really like that in Gay's photo a... more » ImDatNinja (loves her Red Sox): I wish I didnt, but I go back and forth from loving my womanly hips and wishing I didnt have "upper jean curve." Maybe one day I will change. For now ... more » cand86: I think the "My mommy thinks she's fat." comment is very telling. The studies seem to show that no immediate effect of skinny Disney girls on childr... more » redqueenmeg: I don't let my kid watch Dragon Tales. He watched one episode of it and all I got from it was that the meaning of the show was that even if you consi... more » Eleanor Ramilly: It's cyclical- Disney might not be the problem, but it is part of the larger problem, obviously... In the cause/effect relationship, I wouldn't say D... more » thesciencegirl wields the truth like a mighty axe.: "Despite the results of this study, staring at wasp-waisted cartoon ladies has to have an effect" ... or the main driving factor here just isn't Disne... more » Rooo sez BISH PLZ: You know, I like a lot of Po's other work. But if he and a lot of other men like him, who seem so enlightened on so many other subjects, would stop g... more » Flackette Goes Retro: I learned everything I know about criticizing my body from the adult women in my life (mom, grandmother, aunt, teachers). Sure, there were magazines a... more » randomnessish: Dude, there are so many thin representations of girls out there that blaming it on Disney is a) obvious and b) ignoring the bigger picture. Saying Di... more » rodmanstreet: When I was little I desperately wanted to be Wendy from Peter Pan, and I'd run around in a blue nightie with little puff sleeves. I don't remember ha... more » KentuckyBabe: I can attest that disney (among many other childrens cartoons and products) ABSOLUTELY had an effect of what I thought you should look like when you g... more » -
#bodyimage
Loving And Hating Your Body, Dietblog Style
We know the Internet can host and help inflame the most unhealthy body image obsessions. But can diet blogs ever help women feel better about their bodies? Eating Journey blogger Michelle Gay has one idea on how to do it. More » -
#mousetraps
Do Disney Princesses Provide "Thinspiration" For Little Girls?
A new study reports that when 121 girls, ages 3-6, were asked to pick the "real princess" from a photo collection of girls in ballerina costumes, 50 percent of the girls chose the thinnest ballerina. Is Disney to blame? More » -
#beautyindustrialcomplex
Aging Gracefully
A study of 100 British women aged 35-69 reports that they worried about their physical appearance an average of 36 times a day. Results of the experiment will be shown tonight as part of a television special on aging. [Telegraph] -
#missjackson
In The Spotlight: Janet Jackson Speaks Candidly About Her Struggle With Weight
In a heartbreaking interview with ABC's Robin Roberts, Janet Jackson—who is writing a book about her longtime struggle to control her weight—opened up about her body image issues and lack of self-esteem, which have plagued her since childhood. More » -
#eyeroll
"A Recent Appearance Set Tongues Wagging About The Slenderness Of Her Lower Limb Joints"
This headline promises, "Get Gwyneth Paltrow's Ankles." Not that I want them, but let's be honest: The only way to really "get" them would be to sever them from her legs with a sharp knife, no? [Times Of London] -
#kidstoday
Study: Tweens Already Thinking About Botox
According to a British study, half of girls between 16 and 21 would consider plastic surgery, and 95% would like to change their bodies. Even more disturbingly, 5% of 11- to 16-year-olds would consider Botox. [Independent] -
#fatpanic
Teenage Girls Not Eating, Convinced They're Fat
A survey of UK teenagers found 1 in 10 girls skips 2 meals a day, a quarter skip breakfast, and "most teenage girls believe they are overweight, even when they are not." I wish I could be surprised. [Telegraph] -
#maghag
France Proposes "Health Warning" Label On Photoshopped Images
French politicians have proposed a law that would involve stamping a "health warning" on photographs of models that have been Photoshopped to be more appealing. Would that really solve anything? More » -
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#veilingtheissue
Of Burkas And Bikinis: Exercise, Body Image, And The Veil
Does wearing modest dress free Muslim women from the pressure of being a sex object? And is that the point? Two recent articles today explore these issues, with some help from Naomi Wolf.
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#afootandaleg
Cankles Continue To Infect News Reports, No Cure In Sight
Will "cankles" die already? On Friday, Katie Couric broke news of the epidemic on the CBS Evening News (video after the jump) and now CNN is reporting podiatrists "don't recognize cankles as a medical problem." Thank god? [CJR, CNN] More » -
#dressmess
The Drama Of Dress Fittings
My sister is getting married in May of 2010. As is customary for such events, I had to get fitted for my bridesmaid's dress yesterday, nine months ahead of time. It was, to be honest, a bit of a nightmare. More » -
#weightymatters
Perhaps, In The End, Everyone Should Just Stop Talking About Everyone Else's Bodies
It is pretty much a given that whenever we post about weight, and argument regarding "thin privilege" will break out in the comments. I suspect Lisa O'Neill Hill's article in the LA Times this weekend will spark similar discussions. More » -
#thepornultimatum
Why Don't Women Watch More Porn?
That's the question that Violet Blue attempts to answer (with good humor) in, of all publications, O Magazine... and she's not buying the common explanation that it's because women's fantasies are romantic instead of raunchy.
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#gallparts
Waste Of Space: WSJ Devotes Frontpage Real Estate To Women's Ankles
Today's Wall Street Journal has a 1,120 word frontpage story on cankles. There's also video and an "unflattering body part slang" sidebar. It's embarrassing, as is the fact that I have to write about it. [Sorry. -Ed.] Plus: More » -
#animperfectworld
Do You Embrace Your "Flaws?"
Writing for Oprah Magazine, Peggy Orenstein describes her experience with bonding her "gappy teeth," and how surprised she felt when she realized that her smile seemed more "authentic" once she removed the bond and allowed her gap to show. More » -
#goopsydaisy
JOOP: Your Guide To Not Feeling Bad About Relaxing And Enjoying Life
Celebrity lifestyle guru Gwyneth Paltrow recently broke down and went through "a majorly fun and delicious 'relax and enjoy life phase' about a month ago." To compensate for enjoying life, Gwyneth believes you should DO a detox program. I disagree! More » -
#uhohspeedo
Ireland's National Speedo Crisis Is Everyone's National Speedo Crisis
In a clearly tongue-in-cheek article for the Irish Times, Brian O'Connell asks, "Should Irishmen Wear Speedos?" A quick survey of my friends brought up another question: "Should anyone wear Speedos?" Let's break it down, shall we? More » -
#notesfromthebattlefield
Personal Insecurities, Public Spaces
Katie Drummond at True/Slant has an interview with Caitlin, the brains behind Operation Beautiful, which encourages women to leave encouraging notes for other women in public areas as a way to boost our collective self esteem. More » -
#weightymatters
How Celebrity Weight Battles Hurt Women
It's almost impossible to turn on the television without being confronted by a celebrity who has chosen to take their weight battles public, as diet plans are always using famous faces to push their products. More » -
#weightworries
Thinking They're Fat Pushes Teens Toward Suicide
Just thinking they're overweight — even if they're not — makes teens more likely to attempt suicide. Looks like Girl's Life has a lot to answer for. [ScienceDaily]
