[MargaretR]

Originally Posted by jaysay

Women put 6 inches on waists in 60 years: And the main reason? They don't use as much elbow grease when they do the housework | Mail Online

Well think this article says everything really, more houswork girls

The current fad for lusting after skinny women is unhealthy.

The majority who fit the criterion are either anorexic or underage.

Renaissance art shows that voluptuous women were fashionable and desirable in the past.

The Victorian and Edwardian method of achieving a small waist injured internal organs.

The current use of stretchy 'body shapers' is causing restricted blood flow and nerve damage.

I reckon nowt to torturing yourself to fit the trendy shape.

The men who are attracted only by appearances are not really worth attracting, and will look to replace you if you don't keep up the appearance they expect you to maintain - how immature of them.