Posts Tagged ‘Body Image’
"Huge" and a Look into Teenage Body Image
Wednesday, July 7, 2010 10:00 No CommentsABC’s comedy “Huge” made its TV debut recently. “Huge” centers on a summer weight loss camp for teens. Intrigued about the show’s premise, I managed to catch the first episode. Here are my thoughts:…
Poll: Is 18 Too Young for Botox?
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 23:36 No CommentsI must say, I was a little shocked when I read on LimeLife.com that in 2009 12,110 anit-wrinkle treatments were performed on patients under the age of 18 and what’s worse this number is increasing! Where could an 18 year old possibly have wrinkles and who are the parents that would sign off for those under the age of…
Should Pro-Eating Disorder Sites be Banned?
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 10:00 No CommentsYou can find information and support groups for just about anything on the world wide web. And, while we’ve enjoyed unprecedented access to information on issues such as health, gardening, and car maintenance – it’s disturbing to think we can also access sites designed to help us with issues such as preventing tooth decay from chronic vomiting, concealing weight…
Former Contestant Slams "The Biggest Loser"
Monday, June 21, 2010 12:41 No CommentsOpinions are divided when it comes to the iconic weight loss show. No doubt thousands of people have been inspired by the transformations, and have themselves made some changes of their own for the better. There is a dark side to show however, according to former contestant Kai Hibbard, who lost 118lbs in the third season of the show….
Women Distort Their Own Body Image
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 10:29 No CommentsI have no full-length mirrors in my house, except for one which I have to open a closet to get to. (I didn’t plan it that way, it’s just how it worked out.) My brother and sister-in-law’s new house — which I just happened to visit last week — is full of them, though. I check myself standing in…