Approximately 91% of women are unhappy with their bodies and resort to dieting to achieve

their ideal body shape. Unfortunately, only 5% of women naturally possess the body type often portrayed by Americans in the media.

Body image is closely linked to self-esteem. Low self-esteem in adolescents can lead to eating disorders, early sexual activity, substance use and suicidal thoughts.

"When I look at other people's photo albums, the comparing is automatic. I end up feeling like crap. I went to Photoshop a picture of myself on Facebook. I was changing a lot of things, then I saw the picture and I stopped myself, thinking, 'this is not who I am. I want to

be who I am.' " --Kirby

“People get positive attention in the world by losing weight. And you can do it to an even greater extent on Facebook.” –

Anika, 18

Social Medias Effect On Body Image

• 70% of 6-12 year olds say they want to be thinner

• In one study, 3 out of 4 women stated they

were overweight although only 1 out of 4 actually were.

While only one out of ten high school

girls are overweight, nine out of ten diet.

Photoshop has become the most consistently unrealistic form represented across all media sources. They use this to make bodies skinnier or a bigger build, tanner, wrinkle free,

cellulite free and many other ways to make that person have the “perfect body.”

Images in advertising, media, and movies in general tend to limit the idea of beauty to one particular interpretation.

It seem as though you have to look or act in a certain way to be considered

successful or attractive.

Celebrities are become thinner and thinner every day. We use them as role models but we forget the time and money behind the look.

Movie actors and actresses have an allotted amount of time for professional

make up artist to help them achieve the ‘right look’.

This can create unnecessary pressure to conform to someone else’s definition of what is

attractive or good.

AdvertisingMarketing Firm Walker-Smith estimates that people view up to 5,000 advertisements per day.

Many of these advertisements carry the message of “lose weight”, “be more beautiful”, or “look better”.

They make people feel inadequate, and promote the idea of being “perfect”.

Advertisements are not only making

false claims about their products, they are using fake pictures to advertise them.

According to the Sun UK, 28 % of cosmetics ads include disclaimers noting that the images were digitally enhanced.

45 % of ads appear to be retouched, but have no disclaimers.

False Advertising

The Evolution of Barbie

90% of girls between the ages of 3-10 own a Barbie

If Barbie existed in real life, she would have to

walk on all fours because of her proportions

Life imitates art Valeria Lukyanova dedicates her life trying to look like a

human Barbie, although swears the only surgery she has had done is breast augmentation.

Justin Jedlica has had over 149 cosmetic procedures

and 19 surgeries to try to look like the actual Ken doll

According to dallascowboyscheerleaders.com, there is no weight requirement to audition to be a part of the team. However, a lean figure is demanded by the slim uniform.

Despite having no weight requirement, there is a body fat percentage requirement of 11-15%. The body fat percentage for an average women who is involved in fitness activities is 21-24%.

Many of the cheerleaders are constantly told to lose weight. As a result, these cheerleaders turn to drugs, eating disorders, and major cleanses.

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders a.k.a America’s Sweethearts

NFL Hall of Famer, Deion Sanders is famous for quoting “If you look good, you feel good. If you feel good, you play good. If you play good, they pay good.”

Whether or not players do it to look good or to increase their pay, players are pressured into taking steroids.

A 2009 survey reported that 10% of ex-NFL players admitting to using steroids while playing in the NFL.

Professional Athletes

Although today we may see magazines, internet sites and images everywhere we go, we must realize that this is not reality. We all must find happiness within ourselves and choose what we like best because it will always be easy to point out the negatives.

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