Kelly Clarkson fake thin on the cover of Self Magazine.

 

Via People

"Total Body Confidence?"

Is done by photo editing. 

 Why not leave her alone and show the reality of who she is?

Ugh.

Self says, "It is, however, meant to inspire women to want to be their best. That is the point." 

Even though I don't agree - I can understand this a bit. 

What?  I have a photo on my contact page that does not accurately describe the girth of my ASS at this very moment.  THE HORROR!  

The sexay photo of moi sprawled out on a couch in LA is from last fall.  It's not edited at all - BUT - I weighed 159 pounds if I remember correctly.  I was wearing my smallest current jeans that I own.  I was also wearing a pair of SPANX.  I was still too big for the jeans and was spilling over them, but whatever, I looked small and the photo works as a good "After."  Today, I am 170 pounds.  I cannot pull those jeans up and button them, even if my life depended on it.  You'd have to Duct Tape me and Vaseline me to get them up over what has grown since then.  It's not accurate!  Beth is a LIAR LIAR PANTS ON FIRE!

But, should I instead post a photo of myself looking a hot mess with a muffin top flowing out?  Maybe I should get the camera out now, in my pajamas and tired eyes, it's more accurate of the girl who writes this blog.  I am usually half dressed and half asleep.  Does that give off the right impression?  I'm not selling myself, but then again, I am, kinda sorta. 

I am honest about my weight.  I am not 159 lbs. I hope to get back down, yes, but I am not.  I post current photos to keep myself honest, and if you EVER find me pushing 200++ lbs and still using the 159 lb photo, slap me.

Magazines are in the biz of selling, magazines, and I guess they have to do what they have to do.