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The Definition of Beauty


Society’s definition of beauty is highly skewed Depicting only images of skinny people is rude You don’t need to ne stick thin to be pretty Beauty can be found in people who are witty Our society reflects beauty based on one’s weight Their character is what we really should rate Everyone is beautiful inside and out Living a healthy lifestyle is what beauty should be about The diet industry advertises “quick fixes” to help people lose weight These methods are costly, ineffective and cause weight loss at an unhealthy rate People expect to lose ten pounds in a week Lifestyles of healthy eating and exercise is what they should seek Being healthy and beautiful is not about starvation and no snacks Knowledge about exercise and nutrition is what each consumer lacks Teens and young adults strive to look like models they see But these images are not real, they’re photo shopped as can be Even the models are not as thin as we think Images of real women with curves is the missing link The one thing I’d change about the world if I could Is our society’s definition of beauty, it’s not represented how I feel it should
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