A Size Two is Not Fat
Recent negative press has blasted Jennifer Love Hewitt, actress and star of television’s Ghost Whisperer, for a supposed recent weight gain. This actress is of a healthy weight and there is nothing to criticize this woman for.
This kind of ridiculous exaggeration of a few curves on a woman is enough to give all women a negative perception of their body image- If they listen.
Jennifer Love Hewitt has defended her size and shape and blasted back at the press for their hypercritical assessment of women’s bodies. This actress counters that she is a size 2 and very happy with her body and her life, including her recent engagement to Ross McCall, a Scottish actor.
I was glad to see this actress come back strongly and state that she loves her body. This kind of scrutiny of the feminine ideal body allows for no curves and no true feminine shape. Women, especially young teens, who listen to such criticism, will be more prone to anorexia and bulimia and will be forever discontented with who they are. In Hollywood, many young actresses rely on appetite suppressants that are dangerous and not natural, and many times even have adverse side effects, just to maintain a size zero.
There is such a thing as being too thin and less than a size 2 would be considered underweight by most standards of health. So, women, love your bodies as you are, be healthy, and don’t think you have to be pencil thin to be attractive.
