The Average American Woman Weighs As Much as a Man From the 1960s and That’s Ok, Here’s Why [NSFW VIDEO]

According to a new study, the average American woman weighs as much as men did in the 1960s.

I might be the only one celebrating this study. It seems shocking but I'm actually kind of relieved that the average woman weighs 166.3 pounds; it makes me feel like I'm not alone in the war on weight loss. I'll be honest, I don't know how much I weigh; I refuse to know the number but I know it's upwards of 170 pounds (I tell myself that's it's mostly muscle) and I know for sure that I'm 26% body fat.

Those are hard numbers to  swallow; unlike those bowls of cookies and cream ice cream that I like to have from time to time. But I don't do it very often  because at times I feel guilty when I eat things that aren't good for me.

Sounds crazy, right? I know it does, but my brain doesn't shut off those negative thoughts. Six years ago I was diagnosed with Body Dysmorphic Disorder and I've been suffering in silence every day since I stopped treatment.  For those who don't know what BDD is, it's a psychological disorder in which people are unable to see themselves the way others do; we obsess over our looks with a focus on all our flaws that most others don't see. That's the short version.

An average day for me consists of looking at myself in the mirror about once an hour; every door or window serves as a mirror for me to find something that I don't like about myself. There's always more cellulite, stretch marks or a blemish each time I look. The thought that I'm fat weighs on my mind for several hours per day, even though I work out every day and I hate being in videos and pictures; it terrifies me, even though I manage to put a smile on my face. I just don't look at them or watch.

So why am I telling you all of this. If you've ever struggled with weight loss, if you don't see the things that others see in you; I want you to know that you're not alone. This new study proves that the average woman, while even though you and I are above average in other areas, is US. We are the norm, not the celebrities that some of us strive to look like.  Just knowing that there are others in this fight makes it so much easier to take a deep breath, relax and tell yourself, "you look fine".

I still haven't answered why women have managed to reach the size of guys from those swinging sixties; there are three factors: We're eating less healthy food, eating more and exercising less. But guess what, I do eat healthy, I don't eat a lot of junk and I work out daily and I'm still the average size and maybe that's ok.

And guys, this doesn't mean that you're off the hook on this. Men have gained 30 pounds since the 1960s; weighing in at 195.5 pounds.

If any of that doesn't make you feel better, maybe this video will. Amy Schumer is one of my favorite comedians and the reason I love her is that she isn't afraid or apologetic for who she is. She recently accepted the Trailblazer Award at Glamour UK’s Women of the Year Awards and gave the best speech and one of the first things she does is names her weight. She's just so funny, honest and real. When I'm feeling down about my looks I just watch this.

If you have any comments regarding anything I've mentioned in this post, please keep it positive. I can just hear the backlash now. I know I could use some therapy and we're all a little crazy but if you can relate at all, don't hesitate to let me know about your struggles. I'm currently working up the courage to work on a "Body for Radio" vlog and when I finally do, you'll be the first to know.