Q. My friends are always complaining about their bodies. I don’t know what to say anymore. Help!
We chatted up Nancy Redd, the author of Body Drama: Real Girls, Real Bodies, Real Issues, Real Answers to get her advice on your prob.
A. “It’s SO stressful when your friends are putting themselves (and maybe you!) down. It makes you feel like you have to be negative about yourself, too, which isn’t true. The next time your BFF starts putting her body down, stop her and say, “You’re wrong! You’re beautiful and putting yourself down isn't good for you or for me.” It’s not going to be easy the first time you and your friends stand up for yourselves and your bodies, but it will get easier with time. Remember, achieving a good body image is a process…it’s a marathon and not a race!”
BY JIAE K. ON 5/6/2008 12:01:00 AM 102 COMMENTS