The One Lie That Half of All Women Tell

Women are so obsessed with their bodies--in a negative, unhealthy
way--that fully half of them admit to lying about their weight and
almost a third cut the size labels out of their clothing. What's more
women want to lose on average 19 pounds. That's the word from a new poll
of more than 5,000 women for Britain's Grazia magazine that found that
only one in 50 women is actually happy with the way her body looks.
Perhaps the most alarming findings are that most women worry about their
body every 15 minutes, while almost one-third worry about how they look
"every waking minute," reports the BBC News.
Look out, ladies! Find out the three types of lies men most often
tell--and them tell them about 10 percent of the time.

Here are other disturbing findings from the Grazia poll:
--Seven out of 10 women think life would improve if they had a "better"
body.
--If a woman steps on the scale in the morning and sees she is two
pounds heavier, it can ruin her day.
--Women have tried a range of extreme measures, including laxatives and
fasting, to lose weight.
--Virtually all the respondents said they had dieted at one point in
their lives with 41 percent admitting they constantly watch what they
eat.

What are the most hated body parts?
Thighs: 87 percent
Waist: 79 percent
Breasts: 65 percent
Feet: 65 percent
Face: 59 percent
Teeth: 57 percent
What body parts do women like? Only one: Fifty-four percent cited their
"slimmish ankles."

Because women are so harshly critical of their bodies, their
relationship with food is filled with contradictions. Grazia editor Jane
Bruton told the BBC News, "We might have a Diet Coke with a doughnut or
skip lunch because we're going out for dinner. Many women are constantly
thinking 'Shall I eat it? Shall I not eat it?'"

Are concerns such as this an illness? The U.K.'s Eating Disorders
Association says no. However, anorexia and bullimia typically begin when
a woman has a "distorted" body image. "We all have days where we think
we shouldn't have that extra biscuit. That's very different to having a
psychological illness, which is what an eating disorder is," Susan
Ringwood, chief executive of the Eating Disorders Association told the
BBC. "But all eating disorders begin with a distorted relationship with
food and how you feel about your body."

Very true Ghost, but you failed to say that men also have thid disoder,
35%of men are dealing with the same dilema of being overweight, and
therefore developing same illness.

But is it not true that most men all want that slim trim women and don't
want to even look twice at the ones that are full figure. Even on the
dating sites you see guys that are in there later years but want the
women that are 10-15 yrs younger and slim and trim funny thing about it
the men or either going bald completely gray have a beer belly and look
like there 60 when they are in there 40's they want it all and hell
have already lost it themselves. So many stereo type the ones that they
want it does cause alot of women to go on fad diets to loose weight for
fear of rejection from a man for being full figure. So now you have the
women in there 40's or up that are looking real good and now they are
looking for the younger ones cause they don't want a man that looks 60
with his beer belly so now ya have the guys thinking well hell if I
loose weight maybe she will look at me it is nothing but a cycle that
goes into a full circle never ending. But yes weight is a big issue in
life with alot of people including my self for I have had my feelings
hurt over what others say about full figure women. But they either like
me for who I'm today or stay away from me. Hell I have had my skinnny
days too but things do change and can change back. Sometimes it is
medical reasons that one gains weight or depression or other things in
life so sometimes you have to look past the weight issue and see the
real person instead. Never know sometimes what some see as a weed could
be a rose if they look and see the true person inside.

Oh T-Gal you are so right! It's also funny to watch the older ones fall
all over theirselves to try and impress a 20somthing gal.. If I had only
realized the power card I had at that age LMAO! Naw wouldn't really
trade who I am now.. Except maybe that breast lift LOL

now we are dealing with psychology of scoiety and that job is just too
big. i wish people could be comfortable with themselves and others and
we wouldn't have alot of the crap that goes on in this world. i agree
with you morena, alot of men feel that way too. my question is though,
what does cutting the tags out do for them. if people could see what
they do i think they would laugh. alot of what people do is just too
hide or cover up the issues they are having instead of solving the
problem and feeling good about themselves so it seems to be a viscious
cycle.

Everyone is correct on this topic. Like I said in another forum, I've
been in the mental healthcare biz for over 6 years and women have more
appearance issues than men. It's sad, but real. We (men) have self
esteem issues because we want this pseudo-perfect woman and we make
women feel as if they are not good enough for us. I'm not speaking for
ALL men, but there are plenty of us who have donated a small
contribution to bulimia and anorexia. We also play a small role in
another sense that we place additional stress on vulnerable women who
tend to turn to food as an outlet for depression, thus, leading to
weight gain (once again, our fault). These two issues go hand in hand
and they do not recognize genders or colors. Insecurity is in the eyes
of the beholder and if we were a little nicer sometimes, then maybe we
could eliminate one day of suffering for someone.

nicely put solow. it's odd how some people don't see that and some that
do see don't do something about it.

i'm not the type to feed off of someones insecurities and sometimes it
pisses me off when i see it happening and the person who is being abused
refuses too see it. i'm almost at a point where i don't want to be
around a woman if she is too self conscious because i know where that
goes. i think some might consider me being selfish if i reach that
point. i hope i never do

women compete with each other.Men just lie.LOL Simple

lol!!... that got them going!.. like beating on a bee hive!.. lmao!!

Solow,
Very eloquently put...it's so refreshing to see a man whom obviously has
a deep understanding and compassion for the "human condition"...and one
who thinks with more than just his gentitals. Thanks for your
contribution on this subject...we could all learn something from what
you have said here.

J

PERSONALLY I THINK , WELL HELL, I KNOW.

IM SLIM OK, BUT THIS POST IN IT SELF IS ONE SIDED AND WHY?

NOBODY WHO IS OR FEELS LIKE THEY HAVE A WEIGHT ISSUE REALLY

WANTS TO BE REMINDED OF IT, SO WHY DO????

WE ALL MEN AND WOMEN HAVE THE SAME ISSUES WITH WEIGHT, AND EATING......?

I FEEL THAT IM LOOKING OLDER, DO I REALLY WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT?

-----'NO'----WHY?--- BECAUSE IT IS SOMETHING NOBODY CAN CHANGE!!

The way in which someone expresses their view of someone who may have
issues with self esteem can be very detrimental...My own father screwed
up my self image when I was younger as I was a very chunkie kid...and he
always let me know about it too...of course only when he was spooning
another helping of mashed potatoes on my plate! I suppose I am still a
bit sensitive on the subject...

J

Image seems to be importent to us. Whether looks or power or who has the
most toys. Waaaahhhh Waaaahhh!!!!!Mommy Mommy. Billy has the new power
rangers with bionicle grip!

ANYBODY GOT SOME POSTS TO RUN ON PPS THAT YOU WON'T FEEL

THAT IT MIGHT BE PERSONAL?? OR OFFEND THEM?

NOT TRYING TO BE A SMARTASS JUST LIKE TO TALK IN THE FORUMS,

WITHOUT FEELING THAT IM BEING HURTFUL TO SOME, JUST BY REPLYING?

what do you mean... in example??

Who talking to ?

you and Iam

Why?

WHAT ARE YOU ATTRACTED TO??
DOES SOMEONE WHO SMOKES OR DOES'NT MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
COULD YOU LOVE A WOMEN WITH CHILDREN?? OR 'MAN'WITH KIDS??
HOW MUCH DOES LOOKS 'REALLY' AFFECT ONES THOUGHTS??
IF SOMEONE YOUR TALKING WITH AND FEEL CLOSE WITH, SUDDENLY STARTS TO NOT
TALK WITH YOU? WHAT WOULD, OR SHOULD YOU 'DO'??
WHEN DO YOU THINK, THAT YOUR GOING DEEPER THAN JUST MILD FRIENDS
WHEN TALKING TO THEM ON HERE???
DOES SOMEONE'S PLACE IN JOB OR MONEY MATTER TO YOU??
TO WHAT DEGREE WOULD 'YOU' GO AFTER THE ONE YOU LIKE???


THIS OR THESE I THINK WOULD ALL BE GREAT TOPIC'S TO DISCUSS....

WHAT DO YOU ALL THINK????????????

Don't you think that image is a factor in our lives. Not a good one. But
a factor.

Image in modeling, acting, the job pertmotion. I watched a program many
years ago. It was about ISM's.