[Kyle]

Originally Posted by Nedusa

I'm seeing an awful lot of new Posters posting to this thread but when I look at most of them in more detail they are actually all long time posters...

Good to see so many new "faces" back here..........now Body Image ???

Good to see a Farscape fan too!

[Nedusa]

Originally Posted by Simple Minds

Good to see a Farscape fan too!

My favourite Sci-Fi show just edging out Star Trek TNG....!!!!!

[Kyle]

Originally Posted by Nedusa

My favourite Sci-Fi show just edging out Star Trek TNG....!!!!!

I liked Rigel and his toxic farts

[Verbal]

*curtseys*

Thank you

[mizzy25]

verbal if u have no mirror @ all how do u know your hair is flat? most of the time my hair is a mess but to see just how bad it is I have to sometimes look in a mirror.

[Verbal]

Originally Posted by mizzy25

verbal if u have no mirror @ all how do u know your hair is flat? most of the time my hair is a mess but to see just how bad it is I have to sometimes look in a mirror.

I usually have it shaved, so its ok for a couple of months, don't have to even touch it. When its starting to grow back as it is now I just flatten it down with a towel. Run my hand over it to see its flat and away I go. I've got a brush...somewhere. I should probably find it.

[the truth]

Originally Posted by lily.

Whilst munching on my biscuit, I came up with a new debate idea: Body Image.

- Are we obsessed with it?
- Does the media make us that way?
- Do we judge others on how they look?
- Are we more concerned about the cosmetic side of being overweight or underweight than the health issues?
- Would we rather be underweight than overweight?
- Do women think men want them to be skinny?
- What do men really think about women's weight?
- Do you think the ŁBillion diet industry is a con?
- Should we be satisfied with how we look instead of striving for an impossible goal?

Discuss..

Its the most boring thing in the world. It seems to be 99% of it is a problem created by women for women mainly. Yet of course men get blamed but theyre not even involved and their opinion is never even sought.

Yes of course its all a con.

[Ninastar]

So this is is something I'm very opinionated on.

Body image in this modern day and age is probably one of the biggest problem for most children/teenagers/adults (literally everyone)...

I think it's entirely the media's fault. All of these womens magazines saying celebrities are putting weight on (when they are no bigger than size 10) and making young girls (and males) feel even worse about how they look. I remember (and I will always remember this) reading an article saying how Vanessa Hudgsens had a beer belly and that she needs to watch out... And she was probably a size 8 or less. It was disgusting. I was only 15 at the time and luckily I knew it was an awful comment.

I also blame hollywood. (God, if you know anything about me, this is one of my biggest hates). All of the movie/tv stars have to look a certain way, otherwise you don't to well in the industry. It's full of ageist, racist and homophobic people (i wouldn't know the word for being against how big you are... ima call it sizeist) and it sets a terrible example for younger people. So many people have surgery (boob jobs everywhere) and you just think... no wonder there's so many people depressed with how they look when this idea of 'perfection' is most likely fake. I hate it.

as for dieting and the ŁŁŁ spend on it, I have mixed feelings about this. I believe it's entirely up to you how healthy you want to be. I think it's alright to spend money on healthy eating campaigns - especially those aimed at families, but what I don't understand is why unhealthy, fatty food is so expensive and healthy, fresh produce is so expensive... trying to get a country to eat healthily when it costs so bloody much is ridiculous imo. it's a lost battle.

[the truth]

Originally Posted by Ninastar

So this is is something I'm very opinionated on.

Body image in this modern day and age is probably one of the biggest problem for most children/teenagers/adults (literally everyone)...

I think it's entirely the media's fault. All of these womens magazines saying celebrities are putting weight on (when they are no bigger than size 10) and making young girls (and males) feel even worse about how they look. I remember (and I will always remember this) reading an article saying how Vanessa Hudgsens had a beer belly and that she needs to watch out... And she was probably a size 8 or less. It was disgusting. I was only 15 at the time and luckily I knew it was an awful comment.

I also blame hollywood. (God, if you know anything about me, this is one of my biggest hates). All of the movie/tv stars have to look a certain way, otherwise you don't to well in the industry. It's full of ageist, racist and homophobic people (i wouldn't know the word for being against how big you are... ima call it sizeist) and it sets a terrible example for younger people. So many people have surgery (boob jobs everywhere) and you just think... no wonder there's so many people depressed with how they look when this idea of 'perfection' is most likely fake. I hate it.

as for dieting and the ŁŁŁ spend on it, I have mixed feelings about this. I believe it's entirely up to you how healthy you want to be. I think it's alright to spend money on healthy eating campaigns - especially those aimed at families, but what I don't understand is why unhealthy, fatty food is so expensive and healthy, fresh produce is so expensive... trying to get a country to eat healthily when it costs so bloody much is ridiculous imo. it's a lost battle.

sorry but Ive heard everything you've said 10001 times and it doesn't move anything forward

It seems to me that the body image youre talking about in magazines is more a problem crated by women mainly for women
I don't consider it a serious issue compared to many others, serious health issues terminal diseases, disability, poverty etc etc

I don't think its anything to do with homophobia either. maybe some movies affect peoples perceptions, but theyre just movies, people get blown up , shot every which way, inject drugs, terrorism in movies...but sensible people realise its just crazy entertainment, its not reality.

its mainly women creating peer pressure on fellow women and themselves.
they get caught up in this aggressive competitive self obsessed nonsense, instead of just being healthy happy and enjoying life

men have virtually no involvement in this, in fact theyre not even allowed an opinion. the moment I stop typing ill be called sexist just for having an opinion. that's all part of the dumbed down feminist agenda

young women get overly spoilt , often with material things and are encouraged to become self obsessed. its unhealthy and imbalanced. this happens more when there are no fathers. with good fathers you have more balanced healthier kids who run round get dirty do some tomboy stuff too have some harmless fun and generally do things other than dress up like Barbie dolls...

radical feminism needs to be debunked as the brainless heartless drivel it is. its achieved nothing , but destroyed a lot. including womanhood in many ways and fatherhood.


ps men don't like stick thin women, period....so why are we seeing stick thin women in these stupid magazines and why are millions of women wasting money on this junk instead of spending their money or their familts money on better things like quality food etc or education for their kids

[lostalex]

I think everyone has certain parts of their body that they really like. And it's enuf to make them think they are actually good looking. I've met a lot of really ugly people who will say "everyone tells me that i have really nice eyes" and i just smile and nod.

I think most people secretly think they are better looking than they actually are. Even the most insecure people, they still secretly think they are good looking.

Everyone thinks they are good looking on some level. I think it's natural to find yourself good looking. We are all Narcissus on some level.

[Kizzy]

I get told I'm better looking than I think I am, so that's that theory out the water

[lostalex]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

I get told I'm better looking than I think I am, so that's that theory out the water

people say nice things, don't they.

[Verbal]

Originally Posted by lostalex

people say nice things, don't they.

[Kyle]

Originally Posted by lostalex

I think everyone has certain parts of their body that they really like. And it's enuf to make them think they are actually good looking. I've met a lot of really ugly people who will say "everyone tells me that i have really nice eyes" and i just smile and nod.

I think most people secretly think they are better looking than they actually are. Even the most insecure people, they still secretly think they are good looking.

Everyone thinks they are good looking on some level. I think it's natural to find yourself good looking. We are all Narcissus on some level.

You think wrong.

In fact that post is an insult To body dysmorphics, a lot of who are so distressed about their appearance they are led to suicide.

[x-evenstar-x]

Originally Posted by lostalex

I think everyone has certain parts of their body that they really like. And it's enuf to make them think they are actually good looking. I've met a lot of really ugly people who will say "everyone tells me that i have really nice eyes" and i just smile and nod.

I think most people secretly think they are better looking than they actually are. Even the most insecure people, they still secretly think they are good looking.

Everyone thinks they are good looking on some level. I think it's natural to find yourself good looking. We are all Narcissus on some level.

I agree with simple minds here, and that's a very ignorant comment to make.

I for one on no level think I'm remotely good looking, I think the opposite. Sure a lot of people may think in some level they are good looking but you can't say everyone does.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by lostalex

people say nice things, don't they.

Yes they do but that's beside the point, as some have pointed out it's all about confidence and having a positive self image, to say everyone has that is wrong.
There are those with over inflated egos, but I wouldn't say they are in the majority.

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by lostalex

I think everyone has certain parts of their body that they really like. And it's enuf to make them think they are actually good looking. I've met a lot of really ugly people who will say "everyone tells me that i have really nice eyes" and i just smile and nod.

I think most people secretly think they are better looking than they actually are. Even the most insecure people, they still secretly think they are good looking.

Everyone thinks they are good looking on some level. I think it's natural to find yourself good looking. We are all Narcissus on some level.

I would go the total opposite way tbh. I think most people pick faults with themselves that others barely even notice. As such, I think most people think they are worse looking than they are.

[Z]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

I would go the total opposite way tbh. I think most people pick faults with themselves that others barely even notice. As such, I think most people think they are worse looking than they are.

I agree. I sit and obsess over flaws about my appearance that nobody else has ever even commented on... but if they did, it would make things so much worse, having your worst fears confirmed, that people do notice that thing or those things about you that you hate the most...

[the truth]

Originally Posted by Zee

I agree. I sit and obsess over flaws about my appearance that nobody else has ever even commented on... but if they did, it would make things so much worse, having your worst fears confirmed, that people do notice that thing or those things about you that you hate the most...

Im sure youre beautiful.....as for this materialistic / appearance obsessiveness with women....try and ignore the female peer pressure and find more male friends and do natural fun things, become a tom boy , spend more time playing and outdoor pursuits too....before you know it youll be happer healthier and youll look happy and healthy too