Body Image

As the fact that the report of BBC news showed us, I think many women think they are overweight. However, I also think most women who think themselves overweight are actually not overweight, but skinny.

I think the media image of "ideal" men and "skinny" women in Japan is ok, because I agree with the image of them which most Japanese have. I think as long as women are not too skinny or overweight, they look great. So I don't think the media should promote models of different shapes, sizes, and images. Now, all models in magazines and media are beautiful because they are considered as "skinny" women. And almost all women who see them through the media try to imitate their fashion and even their shapes. If the shapes of models were changed into more natural ones, all women would be satisfied with their shapes even it they were overweight. Then, I think the level of beauty of Japanese women will go down. Therefore, all women who want to look good would better try to reach the goal they have.

The problem is that many young girls who are very very skinny care too much about how they look and they think they are overweight. One of my friends used to say " I'm fat, so I shouldn't eat lunch today." every day. However, she was actually very skinny and cute. No matter how many times I told her that she didn't have to be on a diet, she kept saying the words as usual. Since she didn't eat very much, she had a bad effect on her mental and physical health. Then, she started complainning about everything. Thinking yourself too fat will make you confused and unhealthy. I think trying hard to get a perfect body is one of the way to look great, but trying too hard and making yourself uncomfortable physically and mentally is a wrong thing to do.

People have a different images how they look, therefore, I think they should try to get shapes and looks they want. However, I don't think they should always think they should be skinny and try too hard. Being natural is the best, but I know being prettier makes women happy. I hope all women can control themselves not to make them unhealthy. There are many ways to lose weight, so people should choose a right way and be healthy and beautiful.