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The Beauty Myth

The Beauty Myth is a nonfiction book by Naomi Wolf which argues that as women have become more powerful in society the standards of physical appearance have also grown.

Wolf believes that "beauty" is a societal construct:

"The more legal and material hindrances women have broken through, the more strictly and heavily and cruelly images of female beauty have come to weigh upon us... during the past decade, women breached the power structure; meanwhile, eating disorders rose exponentially and cosmetic surgery became the fastest-growing specialty... pornography became the main media category, ahead of legitimate films and records combined, and thirty-three thousand American women told researchers that they would rather lose ten to fifteen pounds than achieve any other goal...More women have more money and power and scope and legal recognition than we have ever had before; but in terms of how we feel about ourselves physically, we may actually be worse off than our unliberated grandmothers."

Wednesday, 12 October 2011

Entertainment News Update: Conway takes trip to Thailand for time out with friends!




Sarah Conway was spotted in Thailand this week taking a deserved holiday from her hectic schedule. The pictures show Conway looking relaxed and happy with her friends during the recent break. In addition, the self-confessed busy body was definitely showing signs of weight loss, and looked fitter and healthier than ever before.

As you can see; Conway is rocking a small summer dress from the high street: with an elasticated band and above the knee cut that could be a potential fashion disaster. Conway, however, appears relaxed and confident whilst out shopping with her friend in Bangkok in October this year.

Over the years we have seen the long term student's weight rise and fall drastically. Conway has confessed in the past to having difficulties with her weight, due to a combination of lack of exercise, a love of cheese and binge drinking weekends. Added to the difficulties of having an under active thyroid (which slows weight loss and makes weight gain easier) this young lady has, in the past, resorted to more extreme dieting methods. Having attempted the "no-carb, no-cheese, no-fat, no-fun" diet in the past, Conway has even been spotted at the consultation offices of a leading UK plastic surgery group, rumored to have been discussing liposuction.

A source close to the office diva explained that things have been rough: "Sarah has had a lot of problems in the past with food, and suffers from low body confidence and a lack of self-esteem." Apparently this is what lead the young woman to strive for excellence in her studies, but the well documented split from her long-term boyfriend earlier in 2011 gave her the wake-up call she needed.

"Sarah really felt at rock-bottom. She was around 13stone and drastically unhappy with her lot! That's when she decided to strive for change on a plan that would not only deliver results, but help teach her about healthy choices and encourage a fitter life-style - weight-watchers"

Conway has been following the plan for about 6 months and lost 1stone before heading to Thailand for a well deserved holiday and a chance to reflect on the past year. Although our sources tell us that Sarah wishes to lose at least 1 further stone the difference in her attitude is unbelievable: "Sarah is genuinely a happier person."

On holiday Sarah was not seen to be too worried about the pro-points (the system used by weight-watchers to help followers stay within a healthy limit each day) value of her meals or drinks. But unlike previous breaks she was more than active, and was spotted trekking in the mountains, swimming in waterfalls (aka in a bikini in front of people) and even having a go at white water rafting. "These are all things Sarah would never have done in the past, she would have her face in a book, on the beach, covered with a sarong. She would have fretted over photos. Now, she is active and trying new things, with much better results."

So a well deserved break and a eating plan which is showing impressive results. Overall, it can be said that Conway's future is looking much brighter for 2012.


n.b. We were unable to reach S.Conway for comment at this time, but she has promised an interview at a later date!



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