The importance of being thin is plastered all over television,
newspapers and magazines. The "skinny" image is what the media
tells us is correct. This image is putting a lot of stress on
women to be skinny. Society thinks that if you want to be
beautiful, you also have to be skinny.
Because of this, many women go to great lengths to obtain the
"skinny" image. Some even get caught in the dangerous bulimic and
anorexic trap. Both bulimia and anorexia are very serious
conditions that require medical treatment. According to Stedman's
Medical Dictionary: Bulimia nervosa, more commonly known as
bulimia, is an eating disorder. It is a psychological condition
in which the subject engages in recurrent binge eating followed
by intentionally doing one or more of the following in order to
compensate for the intake of the food and prevent weight gain:
* vomiting,
* inappropriate use of laxatives, enemas, diuretics or other
medication,
* excessive exercising
Webster's Dictionary defines anorexia as,
A psychophysiological disorder usually occurring in young women
that is characterized by an abnormal fear of becoming obese, a
distorted self-image, a persistent unwillingness to eat, and
severe weight loss. It is often accompanied by self-induced
vomiting, excessive exercise, malnutrition, amenorrhea, and other
physiological changes.
A woman does not have to be bulimic or anorexic to obtain a slim
figure. Bulimia and anorexia are two common eating disorders
that destroy a person's life. The victims overeat and engage in
vomiting in hopes of losing weight. The weight loss is obtained;
however, the victim's health suffers. Many women die each year
from bulimia or anorexia. These are two very dangerous ways to
lose weight.
If you or anyone you know is engaging in bulimic or anorexic
behaviors, you should consult your doctor immediately.
All of the movie actresses that you see from Hollywood and all of
the high-class Paris models that you see in magazines have the
perfect body. They are thin and beautiful. Their curves are
perfect, and their smiles are out of this world. All women want
to look and be like these actresses and models.
However, what women fail to see is that the pictures you see are
not real pictures of the actual person. They are pictures that
have been edited, changed and/or altered in some way to make
these women look flawless. Yes, they are thin and beautiful in
real-life; but there are a lot of tricks that the photographer
can use to make these women appear to be perfect in the pictures.
Women are actually built to have curves and a higher percentage
of body fat than men. It is ok to be a little overweight.
There are hundreds of beautiful and successful women who are
overweight. There are healthy and safe ways to lose weight.
Three ways that a woman can lose weigh successfully are:
1.) Eat smaller portions of healthy foods. Reduce or eliminate
junk food or foods that are high in oils, fats, and calories
2.) Exercise regularly. Visit your doctor before starting an
exercise routine. It is exercise 20-30 minutes per day. Walking,
jogging, doing sit-ups or aerobics are great exercises that help
shed unwanted pounds
3.) Take a dietary supplement. One dietary supplement that is
worth exploring is called Zyroxin(tm) and is available at
http://www.bodestore.com and at Amazon. This product can help
curve your hunger and help you lose weight. Another product that
attacks weight loss on multiple fronts is Zalestra (tm) also
available from http://www.bodestore.com.
You do not have to risk your life to be skinny and beautiful.
You should never engage in bulimic or anorexic activities because
this will only harm your body and these conditions can be
fatal. Eating right, exercising regularly, and taking dietary
supplements are three of the best ways to lose weight.
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