As I was indulging in this piece of drivel about the new 90210 starlets’ shrinking bodies, I was again struck by the realization that I have no idea what’s thin, what’s fat and what’s normal anymore.
I look in the mirror one day and say, “Okay, I look pretty healthy.”  The next day, I can barely glance at my image.  I have literally had to avoid looking at myself before I take a shower so I don’t start to obsess too much.
When did we get such a skewed view of what’s healthy, what’s appropriate?  When did size zero become a viable …read more