Mar
11
2009
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Mental Factor at
10:41 pm
You probably noticed a trend in my past few posts… it’s focused on the issue of “Body Image” and how it affects your health, fitness and outlook on life.
It’s an essential part of feeling your best. Let’s call it ‘loving the skin your in’
Anyway, I’ve recently come across an interesting report that sheds a light on this very same topic that’s worth a look.
The “Changing Perceptions” report is all about focusing on positive body images and promoting a healthy self-esteem among young women.
It covers things like:
- Why some store’s clothing of size 16 are close to a 12 (hint: did you know that a US size 4 is a 38 in Italy?) See page 4 & table on page 5
- Proof that catwalk models and celebrities look just like us (are you dieting to ‘fit in’ or are you dying to be thin?). Plus, a simple yet powerful technique to shift your ‘self-talk’ – page 6
- How prime-time TV reprograms culture (this is crucial if you’ve got kids) and how you can spot this even in cartoon characters; Pocahontas vs. Snow White! Plus, how some advertisers exploit the “paedophilic fashion” effect - Page 7 - 8
- How some magazines have been pushing the “fashion and beauty are one and the same” concept and how it relates to ‘tween’ stores – an eye opener and another reason for the increased body dissatisfaction among women – page 9
- Think you wann’a get a sun tan (or even whiten your skin)? Think again. 6 tanning options reviewed (and their dangers) – example, is it true that Spray Tanning contains unsafe amounts of lead and arsenic? Page 10, 11
- When model’s transformation is more than just designer outfits, layers or makeup and hours of hairstyling… even models have bad days, yet this one step covers it all producing an ‘unreal’ perfect woman (part of the ‘brainwashing’ effect to believing you’re not good enough!) – page 12
- What’s worse than people’s negative comments… when everyday you cross paths with someone that’s got something negative to say about your personality or appearance… here’s how to turn the tables in your favor – page 20
You can download your report by going here (then scroll down to “Changing Perceptions Magazine.pdf”)
Have a great day,
M. Jamal
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