Let's face it: As a woman, you've likely suffered from a poor body image at one point or another. Staring in the mirror or flipping through photoshopped models in magazines, you may have wished for thinner thighs or a flatter stomach. But really, what is the ideal body type?
An eye-opening video by BuzzFeed shows women's ideal body types throughout history — proving that the "perfect" body is based more on trends than fact. It's truly mesmerizing to see how perceptions of beauty have come in all shapes and sizes.
In Ancient Egypt, a woman's body was celebrated for being symmetrical and slender, while the Italian Renaissance loved curves, embracing ample bosoms, full hips, and round stomaches. It's truly amazing to see how much the ideal body type has changed over the last 3,000 years.
The true message reminds us that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes and body type is all subjective. So ladies, embrace your bodies and love yourself. A positive body image starts with you.
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