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March 30, 2008, 8:08 pm PDT
Lost All the Weight and Still Hate Your Body?
Quote From: crisisorchaosIts so devasitating today to see so many people unhappy with themselves and their image because of the medias pressure to be perfect and slim and in shape and basically all the things regular people dont have.We are perfect the way we are even if the internet and t.v. say otherwise.Its disgusting that we idolize 85 pound models because we think they look good because so many people envy their physique. I am happy to be the way i am i know that i have flaws and i am not the most perfect specimen on earth but i feel comfortable with myself and as long as i do i really dont have much to worry about. It is sad how the media promotes being underweight as something to strive for. However, alot of poor body images don't come from media, but people that are close to them. My mother influenced me in my poor body image and still pushes that unhealthy thinking on me. I look back and was not fat at all in HS. I gained weight after having my daughter and kept it on until having my son. One year after having my son I had returned to the weight I was when I started college. I have maintained it by healthy eating and a love for running. Despite what the scale says I still see a huge cow in the mirror. I know logically that I am in good shape and healthy weight, but still hate what I see. The issue is far deeper than media influence and the numbers on a scale. Definately working to improve my self talk! I commend you on loving and being comfortable with yourself. I hope to someday to be able to say the same!
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