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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."

Thursday, 24 January 2013

Finally I have the APP!!!

Well there has been a lot of things happening in my life!

First of all, I lost 2 fabulous pounds :D This week's goal is 1.5lbs off to allow my first silver seven (1/2 a stone!!)

Also, I ache, literally, every day, all day - in the morning, in the evening and in between, from the top of my feet (pole) to my thighs (pretty much all classes - what is the obsession with squats!) - to my shoulders (pole/kettlebells...) Its a pain I suppose I need to deal with as I have no plans to give up any of the exercise...in fact I plan to increase it! Why...? cause I know its the reason I am getting such good results!!

Starting Weight: 12st 12.5lbs
This weeks weight: 12st 6lbs
Total Loss: 5.5lbs
Next Weeks Goal: 1.5lbs

Now although my achy body and recent WI result are obviously newsworthy something even better happened to me this week.

I got a shiny new mobile...a smart phone, which means I can finally get one thing I have been desperate for!  The Weight Watchers APP!!

How cool is this thing - I can track, and check points, on the go! Although I will try to remember my calculator and eating out guide the difference is I won't get the PANIC if I forget! I am so excited about this app its unbelievable (and possibly quite sad...but I don't care!)

Oh, and in regards to other issues in my life (because I know you're all desperate to know)

1. Its wisdom teeth and I have scary, makeyouveryunwell, antibiotics for 6 days.

2. My and the manfriend are chatting...things are positive!


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