Your Worth vs. Your Weight
<p>I was mindlessly scrolling on TikTok the other day, going through a maze of makeup tutorials and bathroom cleaning tips, when I stumbled upon a story by the Economist that grabbed my attention like a lightning bolt. In just three minutes, their video summary, titled “<a href="https://www.economist.com/christmas-specials/2022/12/20/the-economics-of-thinness" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">The Economics of Thinness</a>,” shattered my preconceptions about weight and self-image.</p>
<p>According to this eye-opening article, shedding pounds is more than just a personal aesthetic choice for women — it’s an economic decision that directly impacts our career prospects and income. In fact,<strong> the Economist</strong> <strong>boldly claimed that losing 65 pounds could have the same effect on our wages as earning a Master’s degree</strong>.</p>
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