The Hollywood Skinny by Shira Lazar

Ever since US Weekly's 90210 Exclusive, 'Too Thin For TV" hit newsstands in September the skinny bug has been buzzin' around Hollywood. Now this is obviously a serious topic and issue, but what blows my mind is how people are saying it's back. Did it ever really leave? On one end, we have an increase in diabetes and obesity, but we also seem to be plagued by the other extreme- eating disorders. Pro- anorexia and bulimia sites have even increased by 470 percent this year alone!

Models and actresses definitely establish the trends, but should the finger be pointed only at Hollywood? I think that's just too black and white for a disease that's so complex. We all may not have eating disorders, but I can bet that we all look in the mirror once a day and make some sort of judgment. It really comes down to self-empowerment and education from a young age. But, the fact is whether we like it or not, celebs are made into role models and should realize they are sending a certain message to viewers. They have the opportunity step up to the plate in a positive way. or they can simply be unaware while strutting their stuff on the red carpet.

All in all, Hollywood moves in trends. Last year, we were all about Ugly Betty and even America's Next Top Model was a size 14. It made us think, we're on a different path. But with a new TV season, comes new stars and gossip to find. So now we come full circle, back to the weight issue-- and once that gets saturated, I'm sure the tabs will find something new-- perhaps the next big addiction or sex scandal.

Shira Lazar can be seen every Saturday from 7pm-8pm on KNBC Channel 4 hosting Open House LA and First Look LA. Don't forget to check out Shira's blog,THE POP REPORT, for updates and off the cuff videos uploaded directly from her mobile phone. Shira is not affiliated with Truejeans.com in anyway.

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