Agreed...
But, many women in that age group (and beyond) think societal pressures are more important than health. Thin shouldn't be the ideal - healthy should be.
But, even on this thread, you can see many people saying, "thin is good" -- but, to what end?
It takes someone with a backbone to stand up to societal pressures and say, "I'm fine at this weight, thanks for asking."
And mean it.
The issue being that what used to be an acceptable weight for a woman (ie, a 65" woman weighing anywhere from 113 to 138 pounds) the high end is now considered 'fat' by the media....Oh, wrong, by many normal folks who have bought into the myth.
When in a nursing home, if I have a 65" patient lose down to 113#, I'm writing orders for an appetite stimulants, supplements etc. Because she's at high risk for impending complications, even death.
HOWEVER, if a 65" woman is a model, movie star etc and weighs 113#, she's still considered 'fat'.
The irony hits me every time.