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Originally Posted by MeganS  I agree. I've always been heavier. I do realize that I need to work on it, to benefit my health and my (hopefully) future career (theatre). But it's hard sometimes to sum up the motivation when no matter what, someone is always going to find something wrong with peoples' bodies. Even when I reach my goal weight, I won't be a size two, just because my body isn't built like that. Some people just aren't *meant* to be super tiny.
My best friend of 9 years is a size 4. She has serious self-image problems, and has been battling anorexia for a while (we're an odd pair LOL). It's largely because her mother is a perfectionist and wants her to look like celebrities! Jess (my friend) was a little bit chunky when we were little, so her mom was always on her case. Now we're almost 17 and she's a size 4. Yeah, she's gorgeous. and her mom now realizes what a problem the way she treated her was. But it's kind of too late cause her view of herself is always going to be skewed.
It sucks on both ends. The skinny people are viewed as female dogs (even though most of them AREN'T), and face constant pressure to stay skinny. The big people are seen as pigs (even though most of them aren't!!) and face constant pressure to become skinny!! There's a LOT more to a person than how they look. |
Megan you are so right....when I read you I'm always impressed by your insight - no matter what your age is
The endless diets can't be healthy and unfortunatly there really is a stigma for being overweight. My friend has shared what she lives with and I was almost crying listening to what she has to deal with and how it makes her feel
BellaDonna - I agree with you too. Kirsty Alley seems to be making fun of weight but is probably doing it all for the money and I wonder why - - she's a good actress (I've never seen her shows - but the promos are all over the place)