This week I’d like to speak about something that bothers me when it comes to discussing my weight. And that is having people tell me that I should just be happy because I am a beautiful person.
I know I’m a beautiful person, both inside and out. BUT, and this is a huge but, just because I may be beautiful doesn’t mean that I should be okay with how big and unhealthy I am.
Even if everyone in the world told me I am absolutely gorgeous at 202 lbs, is that supposed to make me want to stop trying to lose weight? Of course not. I don’t want to lose weight only because I’ll look way better in clothes (although that’s a huge motivator), I do it because being 200+ lbs at 5’3″ is incredibly unhealthy.
I am not setting a good example for my kids and I am only making myself more prone to the diseases associated with obesity.
I don’t want my kids growing up thinking that being this big and unhealthy is okay. And if I remain this big as the girls get older, why in the world would they ever listen to me about the importance of eating fruits and vegetables and steering clear of junk food? One of my goals as a parent is to lead by example.
So while I appreciate people trying to make me feel better about all the weight I’ve gained, I’d much rather be encouraged to eat healthier and exercise, than be told I should just be happy with the way I am because I am beautiful inside and out. Wouldn’t you agree?
Btw, I lost 3.9 lbs this week just with portion control. Yay!
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I ended up gaining a bunch of weight when my hormones kicked in as a kid and never really looked back. I was never extremely overweight but never really comfortable with myself either! I was very lucky and my extra 50 pounds came off as a side effect to medication. I have learned however from other medical issues what a clean diet is and how effective portion control can be. I love actually being the weight I say on my drivers license and I applaud you on your weekly weight loss!
Each and every person wan to see himself slim and beautiful.
From my point of view you are beautiful.
I too have young girls, and I want them to grow up with a great sense of self and be happy with who they are, whether they’re sizes 4 or 24 . That being said, I want them to live long, healthy lives, and I know a healthy weight is hugely important, and what better way than to lead by example? I think it’s time I changed my diet.
This week was bad on the exercise tip:( I was feeling way awful on Sunday and just started feeling better yesterday, so I haven’t worked out once this week. And I don’t plan on going to karate today either. I feel ashamed and disappointed in myself.
See, I think what happened is that I worked my @$$ off last week and my body was like, “oh no, you didn’t!” My body hadn’t given me permission to work out and it was pissed.
I’m scared to go back to the karate-kickboxing-then-karate-again routine next week, but I have to do it.
I plan on joining you next week and hopefully have better news on the exercise front:)
Good job girly – 3.9 lbs!!!
I know how it is. I went hard with Boot Camp one week, completely missed the next and then was too scared to start all over the third week. Don’t let that happen to you! Be sure to go back to working out even if you don’t want to. I should really take my own advice. You can do it, Nay!
Despite the narrow view of beauty that popular culture conveys, every person finds beauty in different things.