Surely it can’t be easy to be in the media eye at all times.  Mischa Barton isn’t having any smack talk about her recent drop in weight and has decided to set everyone straight on her website.

“Just so you guys know, I’m happier and healthier than ever.  Things are really going well in Mischa world and I’ve just been watching what I eat.

I love my Pilates and yoga, and have cut back on fatty foods a bit.  My time in India and Paris really helped me lose a little bit of weight but there’s nothing drastic going on!”

Barton is concerned that the bad press she receives about her appearance is not healthy for young girls to read.  Therefore, she is trying to get the message out to her young fans to be secure with their own image and not let anyone tell them how to live their life.

Photo:  WENN

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