If Barbie was a real woman

If Barbie was an actual woman, she would be 5'9’’ tall, have a 39’’ bust, an 18’’ waist, 33’’ hips and a size 3 shoe. 

 Barbie calls this a “full figure” and likes her weight to be 110 lbs.

·         At 5'9’’ tall and weighing 110 lbs, Barbie would have a BMI of 16.24 and fit the weight criteria for anorexia. She likely would not menstruate.

·         If Barbie was a real woman, she'd have to walk on all fours due to her proportions.

·         Slumber party Barbie was introduced in 1965 and came with a bathroom scale permanently set at 110 lbs with a book entitled “How to Lose Weight” with directions inside stating simply “Don’t eat.”

I found this on another blog and I had to share. It made me think how many girls compare themselves not just to Barbie, but to their peers. They don't yet understand that everyone is created differently and it's our job as parents to teach our daughter & our sons that their bodies are beautiful no matter the shape or size. It is also our job to teach them to be healthy, to teach them good eating habits and to encourage them to do physical activities to stay fit. That also includes being a role model for them, to practice what you preach. If they see you doing it (especially at a young age) they'll want to do what mommy and daddy are doing too. Same goes if you just sit around and watch t.v. or you're on the computer all day. At the end of the day we all want our kids to be happy and healthy. I challenge everyone to look in the mirror and reevaluate what you're showing your kids (or other kids), are you being a good example? Are you showing them things in a positive or a negative way? I do this daily and it helps alot with my growth as a Christian, a wife and a mom. And I'm always looking for ways to better myself and my kids.