I believe body image issues begin early. I mean really early. In the formative years. But is it really surprising? Look at the role model many young girls have: BARBIE. Don't get me wrong, I think Barbie's gorgeous, who wouldn't? Those piercing blue eyes, the long silky blonde hair, pouty pink lips, perfect pearly whites, beautiful complexion, and who can forget that bod?
However, if Barbie were "real" she would be six feet tall (lookout Gisele) with a 39 inch bust, 18 inch waist, and 33 inch hips! Sure in theory this sounds hot, but when you actually see a representation of what this looks like, it's SICK. Based on these dimensions, Barbie fits the weight criteria for anorexia! No wonder women have body issues. It's all we see from a young age. If we don't look like Barbie (and who does) we often feel inadequate.
But keep this in mind, ladies...Barbie is plastic, and you're REAL.
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