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Mischa Barton is so happy with her body just the way it is she’s decided to show us more of it. She removed some key articles of clothing for a recent Cosmopolitan cover shoot and seems just as shocked as ever that anyone would even care about her physique.

“Surely there are more important issues than if someone has cellulite?” she told Cosmpolitan magazine.

Yes, of course there are, Mischa, and people are talking about those issues in addition to your cellulite. You’re cellulite just happens to be one source of entertainment for some. Mischa’s inability to comprehend her own place in the universe went even deeper in the interview when she mused:

“And I don’t understand the point of people looking for bad things. Why bother? I know it’s human nature to want to pick on other people, but I find it a little shallow.”

It is shallow, you’re right. And if you’re so concerned about shallowness and lack of sensitivity, you might want to consider getting your skinny naked ass off the cover of Cosmo and taking a bus right out of Hollywood.

Despite her views the 23-year-old has recently shed a lot of pounds, going from a size 12 to a size 6-8 in six months, sparking rumours of health issues and accusations that she was now too thin.

But she professes to being confident about her body and at ease with her image.

“It’s human nature to be self-critical, but it’s possible to like the way you look,” she continued.

“I’m happy now – I wouldn’t change my body and I couldn’t anyway. The only way to be happy and be a more enjoyable person to be around is to embrace what you’ve got. Everyone has issues about their body, but I feel confident now. [Source]

Well, at least someone does. Lord knows there will be plenty of thirteen-year old girls feeling pretty bad about their bodies when they pick up the May issue of Cosmo. But who cares about them, really? They’re just normal people.

Audrina Patridge is the latest starlet to get swept up in Reebok’s “Fit to Fly” fitness craze. Mischa Barton and Molly Simms were spotted trying out the trapeze-inspired exercise class last week. With all this great celebrity attention, Fit to Fly is sure to be coming to a gym near you very soon.

Remember that post about Mischa Barton’s nutty new workout routine? Here she is in action. And apparently, she’s not the only starlet flying high in Jukari class. Molly Sims is also attending the hour-long flight class.

The class, called JUKARI Fit to Fly, was created by Reebok and the makers of the world famous dance troupe, Cirque du Soleil.  During the hour long class you get a total body workout and all the while you get the sensation of flying!  The workout strengthens and lengthens the body through balance and core training on a trapeze-like bar. Molly said,

“It was an unexpected, completely new experience.” [Source]

That makes sense, Molly, considering the fact that humans are really not built for flying. But technically, we’re not built for swimming either (only Michael Phelps is) and we still do that so I guess it’s all good. Looks like the girls are enjoying wearing the same workout clothes too. Hmmm…endorsement? Enjoy your flight, ladies!

Mischa Barton’s ears must have been ringing the other day when I complained that her “Fit to Fly” workout showed a lack of commitment to staying employed. Barton is wearing the same workout gear in these Yogurtland shots that she was wearing in the previous pictures so she must have made a bee-line to the frozen treat shop to gorge herself. You’d think she could have hit Cold Stone or something. How fatty-pants can frozen yogurt be?

Looks like Mischa is indulging in a little Heath Bar yogurt, which is actually the highest in calories of all the Yogurtland flavors and matches Peanut Butter for total fat (2.7 grams). So maybe Mischa is more committed to gaining weight than we think.

Oh wait, see, now she’s having Double Vanilla Cookies and Cream, which doesn’t have ANY FAT in it. MISCHA! Do you want to be on TV or not?!?

Mischa Barton is supposed to be gaining weight right now not losing it! The slim star has been told by producers of her new TV show, “A Beautiful Life,” that she’s too dang thin for prime time. Barton appears committed to keeping the role and yet she still hit the gym the other day.

But this wasn’t just a regular trip to the gym–Mischa Barton went to Reebok and Cirque du Soleil’s new fitness project called “Jukari: Fit To Fly.” According to Reebok, the workout “gives the sensation of flying while strengthening and lengthening the body through cardio, strength, balance and core training.” [Source]

This actually sounds like a lot of fun, which makes me suspicious of its fitness claims. Perhaps Mischa won’t lose any weight after all and she’ll get to keep her job.

Mischa Barton is embarking on a calorific diet as demanded by her latest role as “model-type” Sonia in new US TV show ‘A Beautiful Life’. Mischa has been told to gain weight to keep her role. Former ‘The O.C.’ actress, Mischa has agreed to pile on the pounds after producers raised concerns about her skinny frame.

Mischa is understood to only be allowed to keep her part of Sonia, a model in ‘A Beautiful Life’, if she can keep her weight up. A source said:

“The producers are very mindful that their target audience is teenage girls so it’s important not to send the wrong message. “Mischa has the part on condition she does not lose weight - they want her to put weight on if she can.”

Concerns were raised last year after the 23-year-old actress was pictured looking gaunt. She previously said she is “obsessed with Pilates”, but was quick to dismiss any concerns over her weight on her blog. She wrote:

“Just so you guys know, I’m happier and healthier than ever. I’ve just been watching what I eat. “I still love my Pilates and yoga, and have cut back on fatty foods a bit. My time in India and Paris really just helped me lose a little bit of weight but there’s nothing drastic going on.”

Mischa Barton must be freaking out. The poor girl has been working herself senseless on the Pilates reformer for the last year or so and now she’s going to have to gain weight. And why? For a part! This sounds backwards by Hollywood standards, I know, but it’s a weird world out there, kids.

Mischa Barton has been told to gain weight to keep her role in a new US TV show.

Former ‘The O.C.‘ actress Mischa has agreed to pile on the pounds after producers voiced concerns she had become too skinny.

Mischa is understood to only be allowed to keep her part of Sonia, a model in ‘A Beautiful Life’, if she can keep her weight up.

A source said: “The producers are very mindful that their target audience is teenage girls so it’s important not to send the wrong message.

“Mischa has the part on condition she does not lose weight - they want her to put weight on if she can.” [Source]

The good news for Mischa is that it’s always easier to put weight back on.

I really wanted to give Mischa Barton the benefit of the doubt. I really wanted to believe that Pilates was behind her weight-loss and that she’s been dropping pounds and shaping up in a healthy, responsible way. Then I saw this picture, which somehow slipped by me in recent months, and now I’m as worried as everyone else. Mischa is blogging daily to put minds at ease but methinks the lady doth protest too much.

“Like right now I’m supposedly too skinny. I just had to release a comment about how I’m eating enough and I’m healthy,” says Barton, who nibbled on a sweet onion tart with mushroom and a burger during the event. “I’m more concerned for young girls these days… and I think it’s important that you say I’m comfortable and I’m fine and you should to be too because it’s, like, silly… You’re always too skinny or too fat or too something.” [Source]

Like, she’s totally right. You, like, completely have to love yourself. You also have to love food as fuel for your body. Nibbling is OK for a while, Mischa, but sooner or later you actually have to take a full bite.