By ALI CUDBY
I’ve been on the road a lot lately. Since the beginning of October, I’ve been in Denver, Vancouver, New Orleans, New York City and San Diego. Philadelphia, San Francisco and Los Angeles are next. Last weekend, the prospect of a relaxing week with no travel was beginning to seem like an oasis in the desert. As much as I love my work, I couldn’t wait to come … Read More
By ALI CUDBY
I was fascinated by a recent article, discussing women’s ideas about body size, in Salon.com. Part of the article examines the impact of media on how women see themselves.
I’ll summarize…it’s unhealthy.
Here are a few highlights:
On average, women in North America say their ideal body weight is 13 to 19 percent below their medically ideal weight.
Women’s sense of self-image is influenced by their … Read More