In college, I have written a paper on the effects of media (print, tv, etc.) to girls' perception on their body image. An astounding percentage has responded negatively after just 10 minutes of exposure to images and videos of "perfectly- shaped" girls. Before their exposure to various media, they saw themselves as healthy, in the normal range, and beautiful. After exposure they suddenly became overweight, fat, ugly, and things that were not what they thought before hand. The results were disturbing that they had to undergo debriefing a few hours after. I knew then that I had to do something to help promote healthy body images, most especially with adolescents. I made sure to start with my family. Then helped friends, and acquaintances be confident in their body type. So far, I made a head start. But I lost track after a period of time.
Then I had my fair share of weight gain. I resorted to popping a wide range of pills. Name any type of weight- loss pill, I have probably tried it out. I'd take them for a month, loose weight, then take them again when I gained a few pounds. It's not healthy I know, but the thought of loosing weight instantaneously was just too good to resist. I knew of the side- effects like it may damage your kidney, cause insomnia, dull and sallow skin, etc. but I never took any of it seriously. Then I read a blog here in Multiply about a case where her aunt got really sick because of taking slimming pills. I knew then that I had to stop. I was terrified! I never thought it was possible, but it really does a lot of damage to your body. I immediately threw out my stash and never looked back. Now, I'm eating healthy and exercising to address my "sexy" issues. Hehe!
Here's the link to the post: DON'T DO DIET PILLS!!!
Then I had my fair share of weight gain. I resorted to popping a wide range of pills. Name any type of weight- loss pill, I have probably tried it out. I'd take them for a month, loose weight, then take them again when I gained a few pounds. It's not healthy I know, but the thought of loosing weight instantaneously was just too good to resist. I knew of the side- effects like it may damage your kidney, cause insomnia, dull and sallow skin, etc. but I never took any of it seriously. Then I read a blog here in Multiply about a case where her aunt got really sick because of taking slimming pills. I knew then that I had to stop. I was terrified! I never thought it was possible, but it really does a lot of damage to your body. I immediately threw out my stash and never looked back. Now, I'm eating healthy and exercising to address my "sexy" issues. Hehe!
Here's the link to the post: DON'T DO DIET PILLS!!!
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