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 21-year-old Schwarzenegger, daughter of Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger, recently launched her book titled, "Rock What You’ve Got, Secrets to Loving your Inner and Outer Beauty from Someone Who Has Been There and Back." This book describes the difficulties children have in developing a healthy body image. On May 2, Schwarzenegger will be speaking at a fundraising luncheon in Newport Coast benefiting children with autism. The annual Fearless Women, Mother’s & Daughters Moving Mountains event is hosted by ACT-Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!). This luncheon is to provide the opportunity for women to celebrate their fearlessness as mothers and daughters, while raising funds for families struggling to access and afford services for their children with autism. Following in her journalism mother’s footsteps, Schwarzenegger’s primary reason for writing this book is to help women and children accept who they are and love themselves inside and out. “My book will show women and children how to think positively, by encouraging them to build each other up and not tear each other down, and by pointing out how unrealistic the images we see in the media are and how to avoid feeling pressured to look identical to cover models,” said Schwarzenegger. “The advice I give in the book about sparking productive conversations about body image between mothers and daughters will help girls as well.” According to womenshealth.gov, research has shown that daughters are more likely to have ideas about dieting when their mothers diet. Children pick up on comments about dieting concepts that may seem harmless, such as limiting high-fat foods or eating less. Yet, as girls enter their teen years, having ideas about dieting can lead to problems. Many things can spark weight concerns for girls and impact their eating habits in potentially unhealthy ways: • Having mothers concerned about their own weight • Having mothers who are overly concerned about their daughters' weight and looks • Natural weight gain and other body changes during puberty • Peer pressure to look a certain way • Struggles with self-esteem • Media images showing the ideal female body as thin Growing up in a famous family didn’t seem to shape Schwarzenegger’s perceptions on a healthy body image. Her parents were extremely conscientious about keeping her and her siblings out of the public eye, thus she didn’t feel any more pressure than other girls to look like a celebrity. However, she firmly believes images of actresses and models on TV, movies and in magazines is very unhealthy and set a poor example for girls everywhere. “When I was growing up, I wanted to look like the girls on the covers of magazines, but now I realize that those images are not realistic,” she says. “Knowing what’s real and what isn’t is the first step toward understanding what’s realistic for your own body, and learning to accept it.” There are a variety of ways to help your child develop a health body image, which will be discussed at the ACT-Today event. For example, help your child understand that weight gain is a normal part of development, especially during puberty. You should avoid negative statements about food, weight and body size and shape. The goal here is to complement your child on her efforts, talents, accomplishments and personal values. Do not focus on the negative. At lastly, keep your communication lines open with your child. “I’ve reached a point where I am extremely comfortable in my own skin and proud of my body,” said Schwarzenegger. “My goal is to help other girls reach that point of acceptance and confidence as well.” The ACT-Today! luncheon opens with a silent auction from 10:30am to Noon, which will include a variety of health & beauty packages, trips and one-of-a-kind experiences. “ACT-Today! is an incredible organization that supports early intervention to the families that need the most support,” said Schwarzenegger. “I am honored to be part of an inspiring day filled with fearless women of all ages making a difference in the lives of families and children affected by autism.” To purchase tickets and learn more, go to: act-today.org/mothers-day/ |
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