{"id":1502,"date":"2009-04-15T18:17:53","date_gmt":"2009-04-15T16:17:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.ultimatefatburner.com\/?p=1502"},"modified":"2009-04-15T18:17:53","modified_gmt":"2009-04-15T16:17:53","slug":"scarlett-letter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ultimatefatburner.com\/ufb-blog\/scarlett-letter\/","title":{"rendered":"The Scarlett Letter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Scarlett Johansson tells it like it is<\/a>:<\/p>\n

Since dedicating myself to getting into “superhero shape,” several articles regarding my weight have been brought to my attention. Claims have been made that I’ve been on a strict workout routine regulated by co-stars, whipped into shape by trainers I’ve never met, eating sprouted grains I can’t pronounce and ultimately losing 14 pounds off my 5’3″ frame. Losing 14 pounds out of necessity in order to live a healthier life is a huge victory. I’m a petite person to begin with, so the idea of my losing this amount of weight is utter lunacy. If I were to lose 14 pounds, I’d have to part with both arms. And a foot. I’m frustrated with the irresponsibility of tabloid media who sell the public ideas about what we should look like and how we should get there.<\/p>\n

…I’m someone who has always publicly advocated for a healthy body image and the idea that the media would maintain that I have lost an impossible amount of weight by some sort of “crash diet” or miracle workout is ludicrous. I believe it’s reckless and dangerous for these publications to sell the story that these are acceptable ways to looking like a “movie star.” It’s great to get tips on how to lead a healthier lifestyle, but I don’t want some imaginary account of “How She Did It!” I get into and stay in shape by eating a proper diet and maintaining a healthy amount of exercise. The press should be held accountable for the false ideals they sell to their readers regarding body image \u2014 that’s the real weight of the issue.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

It’s not that you can’t find good diet and fitness info in\u00a0“lifestyle” mags, but it’s like dumpster diving: you have to be dedicated to sifting through piles of garbage to find the\u00a0(comparatively few)\u00a0items of value.\u00a0 And – needless to state – you have to know the difference upfront, which makes them virtually useless as sources of valid information.<\/p>\n

As far as I’m concerned, the only thing these mags are good for, is a laugh or two while I’m standing in the supermarket checkout line.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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