In nature, when an animal is skinny and frail, we see it as sick.It doesn't seem to have the muscle and strength that it needs to survive in this dog-eat-dog world. If this is true, then why does the majority of the human population believe that it is attractive? Why is it any different from the animals' situation? The problem is, the world has created an image of the perfect person: skinny, luscious hair, clear skin, perfect nose and eyes. Not everyone can look like this. Each person is the way they are for a reason. If we all looked like that girl on the front of the Cover Girl, or the guy in the Rolling Stones magazine, we would all look the same. There would be no way to tell us apart from one another. When some people make themselves as skinny as those models, they become sick and frail. Only when it becomes serious do we realize that it is not good for us. Yes, it is good to be fit and in shape, but it's not good to obsess over something as dumb as weight. Ladies, you are meant to have a body that is durable enough to give birth to a child. It is not there for you to change it dramatically. It is actually healthy to allow yourself to have a little body fat, believe it or not. You have a purpose in life. Your body will help you with the things you need to get done. Take care of your body and don't abuse it.
"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive, well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, What a ride!!"
This is a quote i found in a magazine once. This is the way we should live life. We shouldn't be worrying about weight or whether or not we look like a model. Enjoy your life and only please yourself with your appearance. You and your happiness are way more important than the opinion of those who are uneducated in true beauty.
"Do you want a REAL Woman or an EMPTY Shell? Beauty only goes so deep when that is gone what is left?!" ~Susan
*Note: This post had some input from Susan Wright. Thank you! And thanks for the pic;)*
An excellent article! This does not just apply to women, however, men are also judged by looks, height, weight, etc. I went through a lot of "body-shaming" when I was in junior high and high school, it took a lot of years for me to overcome it. Thanks for reminding me of how far I have come since then.
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