https://pjmedia.com/lifestyle/2011/12/06/its-not-our-cultural-programming-that-sets-our-standards-for-beauty/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 06:37:35 -0400<![CDATA[I am reading a book by Michael and Mary Eades called The 6-Week Cure for the Middle-Aged Middle: The Simple Plan to Flatten Your Belly Fast! The book gives good information on how to reduce your stomach, hence the title. But what caught my eye was the cultural implications of belly fat from an excerpt of the book:]]>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:30:21 -0500<![CDATA[Helen Smith]]>https://pjmedia.com/helen-smith/2011/12/06/its-not-our-cultural-programming-that-sets-our-standards-for-beauty-n138020