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Post by The Big PINK One♥ on Jul 5, 2007 11:50:24 GMT -5
Is thin the answer?
Not if the question is, what will make me happier? The answer may include losing weight, and making more money, and a lot of other things, but one thing I think we all know is that if your goal is to be thin, you’re likely to try any number of rapid weight loss remedies, and the likelihood of those remedies actually getting you to your ‘ideal weight’ (for more than a short period of time) is small.
In fact, it is more probable that a quick fix weight loss plan will cause you to lose a little and then gain even more back. And I am betting that the reason you do want to lose weight (and make more money etc) is because you want to be happy.
So consider what your goal is, and if being happy is a part of it, then consider the possibility of becoming fitter and healthier overall. If that is your goal, you will certainly lose weight if you need to, and you’ll be addressing other important issues regarding your physical and mental fitness that will make you feel better and look better, and I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t be happier with that.
Now it may seem like semantics but truly there is a big difference between looking at your body and all that distresses you about it, trying to figure out how you will shrink different body parts, and looking at your body while considering what it would do if you ate well, thought about yourself kindly, and exercised moderately.
Start here:
1. Look at yourself in the mirror and, with compassion, think, "How do I want to look and how do I want to feel?"
2. Realistically decide what you are willing do in terms of cleaning up your diet and exercising more, so it won’t feel like a total chore.
3. Decide to be nice to yourself when evaluating your body. Your body will likely be nicer to you by responding to the little things that you do to make it feel and look better.
You may think it’s a lot of hoo hah, but the truth is if you act toward yourself like you like yourself you will see results (and all kinds of benefits beyond physical change) much faster. You are not separate from your body, so when you are angry and resistant, so is your body.
This is the only summer you’ll get this year; start enjoying yourself, and your summer more, right now.
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Post by danceinmybedroom on Jul 23, 2007 16:16:43 GMT -5
Sometimes it's true that being thin is better because it's easier to find cute clothes that fit, but other than that, it's better to be happy with who you are. Being stick thin isn't healthy or attractive. It's better to be happy and glowing and well fed, not scrawny and starving and sickly looking. Be happy with who you are.
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Post by The Big PINK One♥ on Jul 23, 2007 19:22:36 GMT -5
Sometimes it's true that being thin is better because it's easier to find cute clothes that fit, but other than that, it's better to be happy with who you are. Being stick thin isn't healthy or attractive. It's better to be happy and glowing and well fed, not scrawny and starving and sickly looking. Be happy with who you are. I agree with everything you just said with the exception of "being thin is better because it's easier to find cute clothes that fit..." that's not valid because people who are larger can also find clothing that fits. It may not be the same selection and variety of junior sizes but they still have clothes that fit people who may be plus size. I think that the more appropriate response would've been, being thin is better because you aren't as at risk as someone who is overweight or out of shape. Although technically, that's not true either... but its more or less whether or not your in good physical and nutritional health. |
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Post by phoenix on Sept 16, 2007 21:32:21 GMT -5
Sometimes it's true that being thin is better because it's easier to find cute clothes that fit, but other than that, it's better to be happy with who you are. Being stick thin isn't healthy or attractive. It's better to be happy and glowing and well fed, not scrawny and starving and sickly looking. Be happy with who you are. I agree. |
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Post by sexylady on Sept 17, 2007 6:44:50 GMT -5
I was chubby as a kid and lost weight on my own. I was happy thin. Its what makes you feel good inside.
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Post by mzintoxicating on Sept 17, 2007 17:04:43 GMT -5
If you look good to yourself, then you'll feel good. It doesn't matter on beinng skinny or fat to me because I like the way I look. I'm not skinny. Yes, I admit it. I'm, how would you say, "average" according to the doctor. But you know what? I'm proud of looking the way I am.
I know this girl, I swear if you see how skinny her legs are, you'll be amazed. You see the size of your wrist, how it's mostly bone, that's the size of her thighs. Personally, I find that disgusting, to have legs like that. Imagin youself with legs that skinny. Don't you find that, what's the good way of putting it, abnormal to have thighs like that?
Be proud of the way you look. Who cares if you're not the skinniest girl around! There are worser things in life than not being skinny.
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