why are young ladies killing themselves to be skinny?

Question

why are the ladies of today so concerned to make themselves skinny,tall and beautiful? don't they know that they are hurting themselves by starving so they can be skinny? i think all women are beautiful regardless of shape,size,nationality,
height,weight.so,why cant women be happy with themselves?

Answer 1

LOL I AM NOT... BUT I DO NEED TO LOSE WEIGHT... I AM LIKE OVERWEIGHT I AM NOT TELLING YOU HOW MUCH BUT I AM NO WHERE NEAR SKINNY...

Answer 2

I am very concerned about this too. Our society's standards dictate this and the young girls and women of today fall for that. I wish that all of them could actually talk to young men and hear the truth. I believe most men prefer someone they can "hold on to". The average American woman is about 5' 4" tall and weighs about 130 lbs. Why can't these women believe this and be happy with themselves? It is disheartening to say the least!

Answer 3

I think its because of the fashion industry. There are so many skinny successful models and actresses that can be in the spotlight and get compliments no stop. I think that girls/women want to see themselves in their shoes and be desired by everyone else. I am 130 at 5'10'' and Im happy with myself. All I do is exercise to build muscle and tone. I'm not trying to be 100 lbs. Their is a big difference.

Answer 4

Because they see all these really sexy looking models and actresses and singers that look really good being skinny. It's the media! Also the USA is trying to take down the obesity rate in America by feeding us crap food in school that tastes like cow crap. Also women are very self conscious of their body, most women want C-cup breast and a very small waist. But women with very small waists and good size boobs don't look very healthy. My girlfriend is not like super skinny, she is slim and I love that I can put my arms around her stomache and not feel bone everywhere. She is so beautiful in my eyes that there is nothing I would want to change about her.

Answer 5

Because people are lemmings.
The live by example.

What most need to realize is that Marilyn Monroe...thought to be as the most beautiful woman...was a size 12.

The average size for women is about a size 10-14.
Personally, I like curves. However, that doesn't mean fat. You still should take care of yourself. But you don't have to over do it.

Answer 6

It's not the pressure of the media that's causing young women to starve themselves, it's the pressure of the people around them. I know for me it started when I was young. People would always call me the cute, little, skinny girl and I would do anything to stay that way. I always wanted to be the smallest. It had nothing to do with what the media was telling me.

Answer 7

Its the media... anything on TV that glorifies anything "sexy", glorifies whatever the media thinks is hot... this goes the same w/ pop music... anything (in this country at least) that is popular music, is only because the media grants the industry giants of entertainment, all the airplay & video coverage they need to sell a product. So everyone is buying the new pop albums, because its beat into their heads...

not all guys like the skinny girls... but the media would try and make girls believe so.

Answer 8

I'll tell you why... because society has put a stamp on us. we are either chunky, fat or obese. they have put in our heads that being skinny is the way we should be. if you notice, on TV you will hardly see a person that is over-weight. and if you do see someone, is to make fun or ridicule. and it happens in everyday life. kids in school are bullied because of it. there is no safe place in this world for a "fat" person. that's why we feel the pressure to be skinny. so that people will notice us, or accept us. it's just pressure. they need to stop putting all these ridiculous expectations of us, and just accept us the way we are. God made us all different. I think if he wanted us all to look same way, he would have created us in that manner, but he didn't.
And I just wanted to say, that i really appreciate that fact that you are not taken in by all this stupidity. People should open their eyes, and see that everyone is beautiful in their own, unique way!!!

Answer 9

Because there are so many men that critize women for being big. They (men) want someone to show off to their friends as a show piece. Big women don't usually make the cut for that. So us women go through those extremes so that we can get the attention that we long for every now and again. Sometimes it is better to hear someone say "Damn you look good" than it is to hear some one say "Let's go on a diet together and see if we can lose 20-30 lbs". Which on sounds better to you?

Answer 10

I am one of those girls who thinks that everyone should be reeeaaally skinny, but yes media is guilty somehow. I started last year with this obsession and i was almost falling into anorexia. Its difficult to live in this society where everyone is pretty and care about their looks. Now im not as skinny as before but im still obsessed with that idea in which everyone should look like models.

Answer 11

READ ME PLEASE!!!!!!!
1.because a lot of us think that if we are pretty than we have a lot of worth ( every one has worth and it does not matter if you an attractive person or not)
2.God sees beauty inner beauty more important than outer beauty,so try to see beauty God's way(the world tend to believe the opposite)
3.because the world makes outer beauty as important as inner beauty;it cause a lot of women to feel bad about themselves
4.woman you beauty should start from within
5. woman,it is better to show the world how beautiful you are in
the inside
6.i am not as concern with my face as i used to be
7.I am a woman and it does not really bother me if i am not a "HOTTIE"
8.beauty companies tell women that we need to buy all of their products to look good,but that is not true
9.women, try to be a better person and people will find you more attractive!!!!
10.ladies I am concern about you guys,trust me people will find you more attractive if you a nice person,so if you want to look better,then work on your inner self first!
11.as or me,i am more concern with my fitness level than my face and how pretty i am
12.i tried to stay at a certain shape because i feel my best(in terms of health) at this level
Yes I love you guys!!!!!!!!SO TRY TO IMPROVE YOU PERSONALITY FIRST!!!!!