Body of Evidence

There have been numerous videos floating around social media regarding the use of Photoshop. While it does have its place in terms in the world of photography, I am of the opinion that in most cases its disengeious . The models seen in advertisements or on magazine covers are not real, and for many women (myself included) it causes so much heartache and body hatred.

 

I know now that I won’t ever achieve those figures or looks, because they are not real. However, my son and his friends are tweens. They are not sure what the differences are. They take things at face value. They don’t understand that they are being sold a false bill of goods.

 

When I was younger, the look was tall, thin and blonde-very California girl. I was middle height, with curves. I had auburn hair and green eyes. I looked Irish, not a beach babe. I really hated my body for a long time-actually only until fairly recently-because I didn’t fit the ideal. I wound up eating and not working out as hard as I could because I knew I’d never look like those gracing the magazines and ads.