As I was heading into the uptown F train this morning, I grabbed one of those free papers that are being handed out…

If you know me, you know this is RARE.

But there was a cover story that caught my eye.

Today’s Metro NY paper has a story on how reality TV (which, by the way, is not real at all) erode
women’s confidence and body image.

The first thing I thought to myself was: ‘Is this news?”

Is this like the ‘reports’ that come out saying children who play video games have poor communication and social skills?

Isn’t this stuff obvious?
Do people really not know this?

Now I can understand the recent news exposing the hidden amphetamines in fat burners and diet drinks – that’s shocking news for many people.

But reality TV? Come on.
Does anyone think that these shows are actually real?
The recent USC study that prompted this story brought up some interesting facts. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery:

• The number of 18-year-olds who underwent breast-implant surgery nearly tripled from 2002 to 2003.
• There has been a 444% increase in plastic surgery since 1997.
• Over 90% of all plastic surgery is performed on women.
• Americans spent approximately $12.4 billion on cosmetic procedures in 2006.

The findings suggested that women felt a surgically enhanced body was more attractive to men,
…but do you know what men think about it???

To find out what men really think and simple steps to avoiding low self esteem, drugs or surgery….

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