Christina Hendricks' Measurements Might Help to Boost the American Woman's Self-Esteem

Christina Hendricks' measurements have captured American interest as reported at News Provider. The full-figured star of the television show Mad Men has a body that is the opposite of the thin and often unrealistic physique often depicted on the big screen, on television and in magazines.

Many American women would agree that Christina Hendricks' measurements are more realistic than what we've seen recently

Christina Hendricks, the 5' 8" red-headed, full-figured star of Mad Men, is considered a beauty icon and was chosen by Esquire magazine as the world's sexiest woman. Katy Perry was recently chosen as the sexiest woman by Maxim. Perry also has curves.

What is regarded as the beauty ideal frequently changes in American society. Some times women who are extremely thin are brought to the forefront. In other periods, women who are heavier with larger breasts are the ideal. What appears to be clear in American society is the super skinny woman is not the norm. And therefore, when that type of body part is celebrated, you have scores of American women starving themselves and choosing extreme and dangerous diets to meet that ideal. What's even worse is the self-hatred that goes along with it. It's a situation that has proven to be dangerous to the American woman's psyche.

Christina Hendricks' measurements are applauded, but Hendricks was told by some agents that she needed to lose weight

Hendricks admits that she doesn't say no to high fat foods, such as a bag of chips. There have been plenty of studies on why high fat food is not the best choice, but many would agree that moderation is the key, and Hendricks seems to have nailed it. What we have is a woman who, despite being told she was too heavy by some, including suffering through negative comments about an outfit she wore at an award ceremony, is happy about her body. Being considered one of the most beautiful women in the world helps to negate the offensive comments. It also helps that Hendricks' mother was an inspiration. Hendricks says her mother appreciate her own body and never complained about it. Indeed, when mothers show their daughters healthy approaches, self-esteem benefits.

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Christina Hendricks Talks About Her Amazing Curves, News Provider

Christina Hendricks measurements, InfoCuts