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How the ‘Positive Body Image Movement’ Promotes Obesity in Women

No, sorry but obesity is not just another 'body size'.  For the most part, I support the positive body image movement. I believe that women are unique and do come in different shapes and sizes. Some women have broad shoulders, some women have big breasts. Some women have small breasts. Some women are pear shaped, some are slim and athletic. Point is, we are all different. The images that women are exposed to on a daily basis are photoshopped with thighs and waists trimmed. Stretch marks and cellulite covered. Having a positive body image in today's society is an uphill battle, even for healthy women. For a long time women were sold that being thin, tall, blonde and young was the 'ideal'. What is sold to women as 'flaws'  by the beauty industry are subjective. The beauty industry has made a lot of money off women's insecurities. They promise us magic creams to get rid of stretch marks, cellulite, how to lose weight fast. All based on the premise...