I suppose Congratulations are due to Hugh Jackman for being chosen as the "Sexiest Man of the Year." In addition to raising his salary per appearance and film, he has participated in Hollywood's beauty pageant of the stars.
A quick visit to the site reveals what is wanted of today's man...business savvy, a love of family, and a body that is desired by the masses. Sexy is heterosexuality...which of course likely draws more women to buy more magazines. Beauty is also a full head of hair (the thicker the better), with lots of photos of men on outings with their children regardless of their marital status, or the status of their relationship.
Disturbingly, there is a section, where the reader can guess the person after being shown only their chest. More surprising, is that it is possible to do so! Perhaps it is due to the overexposure by the media.
This unfortunately is not a trend limited to People Magazine. Recently the President-Elect was vacationing in Hawaii and photos of him were taken without wearing a shirt and distributed widely across the internet. His medical records were also quoted for his fitness and compared to his opponent and used as a strategy in the election process. Whispers of Camelot precede him in the halls.
I support the recognition of someone for physical feats, not the worship. There will never be a part of yourself that you can change to cause you (or others) to like you more. If others cannot accept you as is, they may never accept you in your new skin.
Begin to confront the demons inside that plague you, and tell you that if you don't measure up to "societal standards". If you can begin to question why you've been feeling that you must look a certain way, you are ready for therapy, and ready to begin to heal.
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