(I know this was on my message board, but it's the extended version, since I wrote past the character limit)
I'm so tired of people (women especially) being so worried about their weight.
Like, I see all of these "lose weight by eating this" or "Take this pill to look like this supermodel with plastic surgery and breast implants." Like.... :(
I know I've never be overweight. I've been heavy, and pudgy, I don't know what it's like to be too terribly overweight or the feelings that come with that. That doesn't change the fact that it makes me sad about how fixed on the American idea of perfection we are. Which is skinny, and boney, and unhealthy.
We should strive to be healthy. And everyone's 'healthy' is different. One girl's healthy could be 105 pounds and a tiny waist. But another beautiful woman's 'healthy' might be 180 pounds and a little bit of cute fluff.
To hell with perfection. Do what's healthy for your body. Not what the world thinks looks nice. Because why impress strangers who will take one glance at you, when you can just be happy with whatever amount of fluff you have.
This goes for men and women. Because both genders suffer from eating disorders, and weight or muscle mass related depression.
Eat right when you can, try to take a walk in the sun when you get a chance. And know that
YOU. ARE. AMAZING
And to those who have suffered (or are suffering) from anorexia, bulimia, binging, purging, fasting, PICA, ARFID, EDNOS, or any other eating disorders:
I know how hard it is. How dark it is. How scary it is when you feel the hunger or the emptiness, and feel proud of yourself rather then seeking out what your body needs. It's dangerous. And sometimes it comes with shame.
But you're not alone.
I promise you that.
If you need help, please, just ask. Me, or someone in your life. A few months back i posted a list of phone numbers, in with them was the eating disorder hotline. If that doesn't work, there are more online. Some of which you can text.
EDNOS was a battle. I was blessed to have gotten help when I started becoming very sick. And now I urge anyone srruggling to just reach out. SOMEONE will help you back up on your feet so you can breath in the fresh air again. You may relapse, but that first hard step will be followed by the walk to recovery.
Sorry, this was a rant. But I just felt the need to open up and tell you guys that you are beautiful, living, breathing, incredible beings who have a soul and a body worth admiring and taking care of. It's not a meat taxi to be mistreated or judged. It's YOU. And if your 'healthy' isn't the main stream 'beautiful' well too bad for them. They missed out on an incredible person :)
Stay safe.
