Why are women obsessed with body Image? Do you think the media, celebrity, and peer pressure make it toxic? (Page 2)

[Grandaddiose]

The biggest distribution of people are in the centre of the bell curve, so it makes sense that they feel under scrutiny - they have a lot of peers. I think the problem is that if it's a career choice most models will conform - if it's a statement most models won't.

[determination]

this question is very broad and open for interpretation but my opinion is that there are a lot of companies who use borderline anorexic models for there photo shoots. it can be debated if this is a good or bad thing to society and we can also debate if companies should be held liable for these photo shoots and noramlisation of anorexia.

[eshedd]

Yes and no, yes in the fact that it sometimes makes girls who are already fit starve themselves trying to meet unreachable beauty standards while at the same time it also makes people who are unhealthy try to become healthy and be in a good health

[CubsterShura]

Because the visual media has become so deceptive that women's beauty standards have become unrealistic and women want to oppose it. However people found a way to commercialize that too.

[RonnyBR]

there is nothing unrealistic in their bodies, they works for that, the life style is different, and u can never be like them if you never did sacrifice, of course there are fake models, but this doesn't mean that if a girl have for exemple a hourglass body is fake

[CubsterShura]

@RonnyBR oh dear you have absolutely no idea what goes on in the industry, or else you wouldn't tell me that they are 'realistic' no honey they are not. Runways and magazine covers use underage models for adult audience. They use 'body double' to replace one models body part with that of another model. And of course the plastic surgery and Photoshop. The visual media that we get exposed to on a daily basis is NOT realistic. Not even the fitness influencers.

[RonnyBR]

i have no idea? well im a photographer, and i worked with models too, i know which kind of works they do on photos, as for exemple the airbursh, i know that thare are many fake photos, but im talking about models that u can see on tv live, in a runaway etc, don't tell me for exemple that if you see a girl with measurements as 36-24-36 inches / 90-60-90cm can't be natural, is that what i mean (is due to a different life style, 90% of peoples in the world eats trash, don't practice sports, etc.) so they will never reach a healtly shape

[RonnyBR]

oh and don't talk about media or standard, cause today there are many kind of models, skinny, curvy, average, fitness,. So? what about that? the probles is only in the mind of gealous women

[CubsterShura]

@RonnyBR I didn't say that they don't workout at all? Of course they do, it is their job and they get paid for doing that.

I could also get a gym program and personal trainer to get me into that body shape. I could also spend hours to do those exercises. And get a dietician to get my diet, and have regular salon visits to get my hair done and wax my whole body. I could get the best skincare ingredients from all over the world. The question is, who is gonna pay me for doing all that and who is supposed to be paying my bills if that's where I allocate my time instead of my actual career?

And you're aware that many models indeed go to many unhealthy extremes to get to a certain body shape and even take drugs, right?

[RonnyBR]

exactly, u can do that, but don't need to be paid to do a healthly life, the surgery is another thing, and, i know that many models uses drugs too, but usually is doping for females, not cocaine, and lethal drugs, cause female doping help to get a better shape (for exemple if u check out fitness models as Anllela Sagra) i know that cause i heard many personal trainers that talked about female doping, (of course is not healthly, some models do that for money as u said) However, i return to go back to what i was talking about before (we don't need to imitate or hate models for their beauty) and no one said that u must do that, is just what some poples think, u must think with your brain, live healtly, and if u can't reach the physical of your idols, is not a problem, cause there is genetic too, for exemple, latinas have bigger hips, caucasian are taller etc etc. (maybe u can have a bigger brain, so whats matter) avoid the hate or the fake news, if there are models with a body shape like a statue we can't speak bad about them just cause there are other models that have recourse to surgery, there are natural and fake beauties

[mistixs]

"Why are women obsessed with body Image" Because they're pressured to be.

[ashley_dropps]

I agree that media pushes certain beauty standards so people think they have to be a certain way to be pretty when that's not true

[Desconhecida]

Media is the first on the list. We can see the changes of the beauty paragon over the decades. Culture is the second one since even Gisele Bundchen was considered ugly by native American tribes the day she was being photographed with them.

[Anonymous]

To answer the main questions: yes and yes.
Also, men always like to bring out how tolerant they are about this, but they aren't lol. Most of the time, they're the most judgmental...

[Thatsamazing]

You mean why are *people* obsessed with body image, and the answer is because people want to be seen as physically attractive to other people. Pretty simple.

[AnnaBenjamin807]

Exactly! Lol how complicated is that?

[crazy8000]

Couldn't care less.

People are stupid.
Doesn't want to take responsibility for their own created demons, cares to much what others comes with and blames were it comes from instead of taking it with a pinch of salt.

[24brownish]

The fuck matters what u care or not, i sense simple flattering of ideas u dont actually believe in.. a good toned body will always be more attractive than overweight or too skinny.. be it man or woman.
Enough with promoting unhealthy lifestyle.

[insecureperson]

Just because someone is skinny or overweight doesn’t mean the aren’t healthy

[24brownish]

Oh someone who works hard to b fitter is always more attractive

[90ryuvaasa]

Everyone is obsessed with their body. It’s natural 🤨

[Liam_Hayden]

Society seems to have has created an absurd ideal that very low % of women can obtain, and those who do obtain it have to spend an inordinate amount of time and effort to maintain it.

[Luna1998]

Most guys go for girls with what they called 'perfect' body type.

[TrustOfWorthington]

Guys are too. How often do I tell myself how fat I am putting my srlfvalue lower and lower, just because I'd look normal as a 40year old with that belly but all 19year olds are slim and abs and all that meaningless stuff only ised to attract women.

[sejla]

Not all 19 year old men are slim. You need to give yourself some grace. You know that thinking negatively about yourself is going to make moving forward even harder. Go out and do fun things regardless of how you feel about yourself. Once you are happier then dealing with your weight will be easier. Start making a list of your good points and if you can't think of any ask someone else to name some good things about you. Just don't waste precious minutes of your life beating yourself up when you could be doing something more enjoyable.

[TrustOfWorthington]

Well sadly I can't walk at the time being..

[sejla]

That must be very hard on you. The only thing you can control probably is what you eat. Just try to eat the healthiest food that you can. It does make a difference.

[TrustOfWorthington]

I am trying.. but tbh i still often just need some sweet food. Actually i am mostly eating nothing but then I eat noodles with pesto and as I don't move.. bla. it is all actually very logical but I still don't like the (little?) Fat I have...

[Drooogie4]

The one on the right is most definitely touched up and photoshopped as well

[Minahh]

All bodies are beautiful whether they're skinny or chubby. There is no such thing as perfect body or the definition of beauty and I think the uniqueness of every individual should be embraced more.

[bklynbadboy1]

There obsessed with body image because society and the media puts so much emphasis on looks and how you should be with stupid dumb shit that no one should care about like thigh gaps

[TripleAce]

Because women are obsessed with dating a Chad or a Brad...

[DakotaNorth]

I do believe that if I was pretty then I would have at least one friend. Being friendly doesn't work.

[genericname85]

it is because for a woman to attract a partner, looks are vital. disregard of what media propagates as the standard.

[esotericstory]

They do this for both men and women. The main goal is to sell products and stimulate consumerism. This is due to capitalism, because in capitalism increasing capitalism is the highest good.

[DashboardLight]

Because everyone who past their puberty is obsessed with their body image. Guys who are in shape can't stop looking in the mirror, while the others fantasize about being in shape. Same goes for women.

[chunlilovesvega]

I only care about how I look so I can have a boyfriend but I can't have a boyfriend whatsoever :(

[24brownish]

Its not about how one cares about how he she looks.. u expect someone to find u attractive, why not try harder to get fitter.. in turn look better. I find it absolutely obstibate that people dont try to look better and simply expect society to find them atttavtive

[chunlilovesvega]

@24brownish I try to look my best the whole time but you can't expect everyone to be in a perfect mental state and body shape it's not fair. I come from a shit life and looking good should be the least of my concerns and looking good takes a lot of time and effort if you aren't naturally good looking or overweight etc. And I'm supposed to bust my ass trying to get fit feeling like shit hoping I will have a boyfriend? Maybe if I had a boyfriend first it would motivate me to get off my ass and do something about it. I expect men to be more caring and spiritual when it comes to romance, sorry.

[24brownish]

I understand ur frustration.. but im not here to fight... im just stating what helped me get off my ass and start to try n stop being a flat ass skinny boy.
And yes my love of life rejected me.. and that motivated me more.. to be the better self... and not care about what anyonre thinks.. but only try n better myself for myself.

[YomJay]

Unfortunately thats reality. That's actually the reality for most men. That being said, everyone has to work hard for what they want, that's how life sees if you truly want it. Be motivated, and go get it. Best of luck.

[DWD94]

Women in general tend to complain about a lot, so its not just limited to them being obsessed with body image.

[Anonymous]

you are a dirty old man for putting nude women on here and I am going to tell on you here right now

[lucasnabizada]

What you never seen a naked woman? What's wrong with it

[tonicandgin]

Of course you're one of those freaky god loving bitches who think nudity is unnatural

[Moonchild714]

He's 30, and come on everything is covered up... You're the one with the dirty old mind!!! The Human Body is Beautiful, if old Perverts like you (45+ Anon Woman) would stop Sexualizing the Human Body, women wouldn't be pressured to look a certain way!!!

[Badballie]

@Moonchild714 What is wrong with being a dirty old man? So you think that older men should just lose interest in sex? Wake up naive having no sex, men don't want a companion or friend, they want a WIFE with lots of sex. If this is how you feel if you had a husband he would have left you long ago. When a man stops looking at beautiful naked women, he has no interest in living he may as well die. A friend of mine at 66 is still having regular sex with his beautiful wife. Eg Mick Jagger, Rod Stewart and perhaps Donald Trump. They all have beautiful younger wives. Women do not understand have sex with your husband until he says enough, happy marriage husband will work hard and bring in the bucks. Enough said!!!

[tonicandgin]

@Badballie you replied to the wrong person. It's not moonchild, it's the anon

[WalmartFlipFlop]

I mean this is a everyone thing not just a women thing. Also it’s definitely the media and people in society commenting on how people look.

[Syrian_survivor]

Just be healthy and block all the other emotional bullshit out, emotion is only taking us downhill.

[Hurdleez-Swampede]

Women like being known for being the sexier of the sexes.

[Hawky_]

I think its all of those things plus it's just the way women are wired.

[Cocacolaaddict]

Because being sexy is woman's power if their not sexy they 0 power over men

[Badballie]

https://za.pinterest.com/pin/144748575506540530/

[Anonymous]

I don't know but it would've been hella fun to do a photo shoot with the girl on the left.

[elizabeth1103]

The media , Hollywood, our parents lot of most hurtful things I heard came from my parents.

[Anonymous]

Because they refuse to focus on who they are as a person. It's all vanity

[Anonymous]

I can't stand women showing off their mostly naked bodies.

[Badballie]

Well, men do, just go on the beach and walk around with a 250-pound body, men will only look at you with disgust. Except for perverts, Mothers you need to teach your daughters how to eat and have self-control, their entire lives, bad habits are hard to correct. My wife makes her 300g Lindt or Toblerone last for some time.

[RonnyBR]

so u don't accept the nature?

[MoogMoog]

@Badballie Good point

[JP_Man]

It does matter because they are in competition to get the most male attention/attraction.

[Anonymous]

Nowadays guys expect girls to have injections & unnatural body’s lol

[Anonymous]

The media and society but being overweight is not healthy either

[Anonymous]

I don't know, I'm just too busy staring at the pic to care

[Anonymous]

Women obsessed with social media. The same goes with men. Hop off and go work u inbreds

[Anonymous]

I have one rule when it comes to women: No fatties and no flatties.

[Butterfly-x]

You should be lucky if a girl even wants your ugly ass

[Opinion Owner]

Hey that’s not very nice!

[Secret6620]

Completely agree with you 🌸💗

[Hamsteroids]

Definitely the pressure of men and media

[Ursidae]

Women create their own beauty standards and push them on others. You think miss universe pageants are primarily watched by men? Most dudes think Victoria secret models are unhealthily thin. Women need to take responsibility for their own actions for once and maybe then they could actually change something

[Ecologygirl76]

It's absolutely the media.

[Anonymous]

All because of media.

[PrinceOfAljazeera]

because they want attention duh.

[Fuentes]

Media ruined everything

[Shellyworld]

Media I think. Think of the time of mtv

[Razal]

Your thoughts are pretty accurate

[Anonymous]

women are vain stuck up bitches that simple

[outside_Toronto]

they're brainwashed

[Arielbubble]

Yeah

[CoffeeWC]

Society

[KandyKane1]

Some women