Body Image

Hello Youvies!

On a more serious note, we want to take the time to talk to you about an issue that’s been plaguing our society for a very long time: Body Acceptance.

It appears everywhere you turn, protruding ribcages, thigh gaps, hip bones, collar bones, etc. etc. seems to have become the definition of beauty (to those of your who are science students, this is probably the definition of a skeleton in page 62 of your anatomy book, right? Right?)

Jokes, aside. We at DeJa You believe that is the most utterly ridiculous definition of beauty there is. Think of it this way: Heidi Klum,  Beyonce, Megan Fox, Christina Hendricks, Queen Latifah, Jill Scott, Adele; What do these women have in common?

These are some of the most gorgeous women in the Industry. What is different about them? That’s right, their body types.

                                                  

V-cut, hard pectorals, washboard abs, solid jawline, Hercules arms. You see advertisements all over the place with these features defining ‘ideal man’. Well, unless Michelangelo cut you out of marble (or you spend every waking minute in the gym, which we won’t hate on) truth is, these features probably don’t belong to you. Childish Gambino, Benedict Cumberbatch, Zachary Levi, Andrew Garfield. Again, what do these fellas have in common? That’s right, they’re some of the best at what they do, are loved for it, and are still admired for their looks and charm.

                                              

The bottom line is this: Body Type Does Not Define Beauty Or Worth.

And ladies, PLEASE, stop judging yourself on your cellulite or your stretch marks. Take Karruche Tran who is, by no stretch of the imagination, ‘overweight’. She has stretch marks which she has displayed on social media (can you say guts!) That is HER; take her or leave her. They do not ‘deduct’ any beauty points from the gal.

                                                             

  

Fellas, take Leonardo DiCaprio one of the most beloved (and snubbed!) celebrities of our time. You’ve seen him shed away pounds for roles to be slim and trim, but more often than not, you’ve seen him with a bit of a belly. Does this stop women from clamoring over him? No. Does this stop him from being cast in highly-praised films and giving stellar performances? No!

                                                                     

Realistically, however, there is such a thing as ‘too fat’ and ‘too skinny’. If you find yourself with unsafe eating habits or are concerning your doctor, friends or family with your habits, then you should seek help. PLEASE. We endorse body acceptance, but we also endorse you being honest with yourself! You do not need to be a certain dress size or suit size to be attractive AS LONG AS YOU ARE HEALTHY.

Our question to the fashion industry is this: Who decided this was a “plus size”?? To us, she appears healthy, happy and glowing. That’s the only PLUS she has. Her body is fabulous and so is your’s!

                                                                       

So let’s crush these blasted Industry-pushed ideas of what a ‘beautiful body is’. Don’t look at a magazine and say, “I wish I had that body”. Get up, look in the mirror and say, “Damn, I look good!”

Be healthy, be happy, be YOU

Until next time! Love yourself, Youvies!