Let's be real. Not all of us can be models flaunting down a major runway. But this isn't the only idea of 'beautiful'. Girls of all ages has been brainwashed to think that being stick thin is the only way they can be beautiful in someone else's eyes. They hear about models and celebrities they look up to developing eating disorders, they feel obliged to have to do it to. They are their role models after all. They want to be exactly like them, so they mimic whatever they do.

Do girls nowadays have a mind of their own? Or are they overly influenced by the media and it's expectations?

There are girls whom are happy underneath their own skin. Confident girls who accept themselves for who they are. How does one pluck up the confidence to feel good about oneself?

Everyday, look in the mirror, and tell yourself that you ARE beautiful, and you are happy with who you are. After awhile, it will definitely sink in.

Don't get down when someone says something hurtful. They only say things like that to cover up their own insecurities.

Keep fit! Exercise and eat right. Having a healthy lifestyle will not only make you feel better about yourself, but you'll look great as well.

Surround yourself with people who likes you for you. The people that won't judge you and who accepts you for who you are.

You don't have to result to eating disorders. You have a mind of your own, use it. Don't let the media take over. Be yourself, and be happy!