December 15, 2007
Issue #1 -- Body Image and Its Impact Today

A Peek Inside Today's Issue...

1. Eye Opening Body Image Statistics
2. Have You Fallen for This Body Image Lie?
3. What We Don't Like About Ourselves....Our Acne, our Forehead, our Nose...and How to Begin to Accept Ourselves
4. Take This Beauty and Self Esteem Quiz
5. Video Blog

1. Eye Opening Body Image Statistics

Did you know...

More than half of teenage girls are, or think they should be, on diets. They want to lose some or all of the 40 pounds that females naturally gain between ages 8 and 14. About 3% of these teens go too far, becoming anorexic or bulimic.

The average American woman is 5'4" tall and weighs 140 pounds, while the average American model is 5'11" tall and weighs 117 pounds. Most fashion models are thinner than 98% of American women.

See this eye opening video and more body image statistics

2. Have You Fallen for This Body Image Lie?

I think as females, most of us have struggled with body image lies, especially this one.

Body Image Lie: If I can change something about my body, others will finally accept me and I will be able to accept myself.

It is so easy to base our self worth on our looks and appearance because it is the first thing others see in us.

Read the rest here.

3. What We Don't Like About Ourselves....Our Acne, our Forehead, our Nose...and How to Begin to Accept Ourselves

For me, it's my acne.

For Kandace, it's her forehead.

For Rehan, it's her nose.

How about you? If you could change one thing about your body, what would you change? Join in the discussion and discover how to take steps toward accepting yourself.

4. Take This Beauty and Self Esteem Quiz

If you haven't yet, take this beauty and self esteem quiz! You may learn something about yourself.

5. New! Video Blog

Many time I wish I could sit across the table with you and chat. But, most of the time I can't. So, I decided to start a video blog. I share my thoughts and it's a way to feel like I have a chance to "talk to you."

Watch these short videos:

Wearing No Make-up and Taking a Stand for True Beauty

Wrecked, shattered, crippled....Are You Broken Hearted?

Finally...

Has this website encouraged you? Do you have any comments or ideas? If so, I'd love to hear from you. Just reply to this e-mail and tell me what you think! And help us by spreading the word. Tell your friends to check out www.FindYourTrueBeauty.com.