In today's society life is hard enough trying to climb the ladder of success and make it on the treadmill of life. But once you clock out from that part of your day, you've got also got to climb the stairmaster and get on the actual treadmill. If you want to attract your perfect soul mate (or stay attractive to the one you've got) you have to maintain a certain body image or type. Or at least that's what society keeps telling us.
You have to try to cram in some gym time into your day even though as is, you don't have time to sit and breathe. You've got to carve out at least 30 minutes to an hour to work on getting that beach body so you can look right and trap (I mean catch) a man.
But the funny thing is, while we're going on the latest low carb, low fat, low cal, no sugar, no sodium diet, the guys are having some body issues too. They worry about having those sexy abs like the men in the magazines. While we're just trying to flatten and tone, they're chugging protein shakes and pumping iron in efforts to look good for us!
So why don't we all just go get some Ben n Jerry's and chill out!
P.S. - We condone a healthy lifestyle. Don't go too far one way or the other.
i think you bring up a good point! sometimes we as women get so focused on losing weight OR angry at how society forces us to have these perfect images,we neglect the societal messages that are sent to men about their bodies.
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-Jameka
I completely agree. I think it is just stereotyped that women obsess more over their looks. I know plenty of guys who worry about their bodies, they just don't want to admit it because guys are supposed to be tough and go with the flow. At least that is what they feel like they have to be. It is kind of sad that things are all about looks these days. Good blog!
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I feel like SOCIETY wants us to look a certain way...as in the MEDIA wants us to look a certain way. I honestly don't feel like men want a stick thin, abs-galore, kind of a girl. And if you encounter a guy who IS into that, there are plenty more fish in the sea. I think it's just a matter of being comfortable with yourself, turning off the TV now and then, and realizing there is someone out there who will like you for you.
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