Why Are Stars So Thin?
It's usually not because they're born that way! Here are some of the real reasons.
1. To get an audition3. The industry standard (unfortunately) requires that most lead actresses be thin; a plain, average looking girl won't get an audition—let alone4 be cast.
2. To look good on film. A wide-angle camera lens adds 10 pounds to people, so celebs do whatever it takes to be as thin as possible. That way they won't appear heavy on TV, in movies, or in photos—and lose their job.
3. To keep their job. Even after an actress has secured5 a role, about 10 percent of industry contracts stipulate6 that she cannot gain any weight if she wants to remain on the set7.
4. To stand out at events. Most designers make their one-of-a-kind8 dresses in a size 2 or 0. If you want fame you wear designer clothes, so celebs stay thin to be photographed in the best dresses.
明星们为何如此瘦？
这通常不是因为她们天生如此！个中原因如下：
1．得到试镜机会。行业标准（很不幸地）要求大多数女主演削瘦，一个出身平凡、长相一般的女孩是不会有试镜机会的，更别说被选中了。
2．银幕形象要好。摄影机的广角镜头让人增重10磅，所以明星们不惜一切减肥。这样她们才不会在电视、电影或照片里显胖而丢掉工作。
3．保住饭碗。即使出演的角色已定，大约百分之十的行业合同也会规定，如果演员想留在摄影棚里的话，她的体重就不能增加。
4．在各种场合引人注目。大部分设计师的独家绝版礼服是为瘦人或者超瘦的人设计的。如果想出名就得穿名牌，所以啊，明星们要保持苗条才能穿着最漂亮的礼服拍照。
Why Are So Many Teens Overweight?
Nearly one-third of teens are—or are close to being—overweight, which is three times the number from 30 years ago. Today's lifestyle makes it difficult not to gain weight. Here's how to fight back.
1. Problem: inactivity
Why Kids today are much less active than they were 35 years ago, and the less you move, the more you weigh. In 1969, 42% of kids walked to school; today just 16% do. In 1991, 42% of high-school students attended daily physical classes. By 2003 that number had dropped to 28%.
WHAT YOU CAN DO Move your butt9! Head to the park, meet your friend instead of calling him, walk to school.
2. Problem: fast food
Why Fast food is easy and cheap—but a burger, fries, and soda equal nearly half a day's calories!
WHAT YOU CAN DO If you must have fast food, order dishes with real fruit and vegetable, which tend to be low-cal10.
肥胖少年为何如此多？
将近三分之一的少年体重超标或接近超标，这一数字是30年前的三倍。如今的生活方式让人不长胖都难。看看如何应对吧。
问题之一：不爱活动
原因：现在的孩子比35年前的孩子活动量少得多，动得越少，长得就越胖。1969年，42%的孩子走路上学，而现在只有16%。1991年还有42%的中学生每天上体育课，到2003年这一比率就降到了28%。
如何做：别老是坐着！去公园，去见朋友而不是打电话，走路上学。
问题之二：快餐
原因：快餐简单便宜，但是一份汉堡、薯条和碳酸饮料所含的热量就等于差不多人体半天需要的卡路里！
如何做：如果不得不吃快餐，就点有果蔬的菜，卡路里一般都低。
Stop Obsessing
Worrying about being overweight won't help. But if you learn to respect your body, you'll take better care of it—and love the results.
Use these easy tips to live happier and healthier.
1. Each day for a week, pick a body part you dislike and focus on its function and tone it.
2. List 10 things you value about yourself that aren't about looks. If you need to slim down11, mark progress by how you feel, not by how you look.
3. If a friend said, “I'm sad” or “anxious,” you'd try to figure out why and help. Do that for yourself!
不要为胖瘦困扰
为胖烦心一点用也没有，但是如果你学会关心自己的身体，你就会更好地待它，结果你自然喜欢。
这些简单的小贴士会让你生活得更快乐，也更健康。
1. 每周拿一天找出自己不喜欢的某个部位，看看它是否“运作”正常并进行调整。
2. 列出10件你十分重视的有关自己的事情（无关外表）。如果你需要瘦下来，记下进程——你感觉怎么样，而不是你看起来怎么样。
3. 如果朋友说“伤心”或者“焦虑”，你会尽量找出原因并给予帮助。对自己同样要这样！