Although the piece raised some legitimate issues, I felt that the content was presented in a malicious manner. Many even considered it hypocritical for the magazine to criticize these well-meaning women when the publication frequently posts articles showing size zero models and get-thin-quick tips.
Basically, the whole thing made me think twice about the type of magazines I buy.This Tune-In Tuesday post will list the magazines I do enjoy reading. These publications made the list because they provide mostly reasonable, healthy, realistic cooking/fitness/lifestyle tips.
What are your favorite magazines? What are your thoughts on the Marie Claire article?
Today's Recommended Read: In Conversation with Eco-Chef Louisa Shafia (civileats.com)
i have read the Marie Claire article. I found it biased and mean. But I thought it raised some interesting points and I was disappointed that they were brushed off along with the rest of the article and that no discussion about these subjects was launched in the blogging world.
ReplyDeleteI kind of like Self too, though after subscribing to it for a year or so, I find it repetitive. I like its lifestyle approach but the workouts are kind of too easy. For those, I like runner's world and oxygen.
ATM, I LOVE everyday with rachel ray and cooking light. i especially love that rachel ray's mag seems so carefree.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on the marie claire article. it could have brought the point they were trying to make up in a less malicious way. journalism should highlight the good and the bad - and marie claire highlighted solely the bad...regardless of how may people they've changed for the better.
@greekmelie I've never read Oxygen actually, but I'll definitely give it a look! Thanks!
ReplyDelete@healthyexposures Exactly. It felt like a high school rant where the author was just trying to stir up drama. I wish it had been less biased.
Real Simple is my favorite!! I also love Runners World, Self, Shape, Glamour, and Health :)
ReplyDeleteI love Bon Appetit, Shape, Women's Health and Chatelaine!
ReplyDeleteI read Rachel Ray too! I also love Food Network magazine!
ReplyDeleteI want to get a subscription to Runner's World and other running and fitness magazines. Also some healthy cooking ones! :)
I agree, the Marie Claire article was just malicious. I won't be reading that magazine any longer.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Cooking Light. Probably not too surprising, but it's my favorite time of the month when it arrives in my mailbox :)
Love Rachael Ray Mag and Women's Health.
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