So I set out to find images of bodies that inspire and motivate me.
Strong bodies. Healthy bodies.
Real Women. With curves.
Friday, March 5, 2010
My inspiration...
I read a blog post about thinspiration... The blogger posted pictures of the body types she was inspired by. I was appalled. She posted pictures of women so thin that you could see bones sticking out. I am NOT inspired or motivated by images like this
In face I am a bit repulsed. That is not a strong, capable, healthy body. That is a cry for help. Bones jutting out. No boobs.
So I set out to find images of bodies that inspire and motivate me.
Strong bodies. Healthy bodies.
These are images of bodies that I can strive for. I don't find bones sexy or attractive. I want to see muscle tone, strength and curves. I think we as women face so much pressure when it comes to our bodies. Men are celebrated for being strong and fit but the images we as women are presented with are images of women far below a healthy BMI. Our culture glorifies women who have been nipped, tucked, injected, implanted and then airbrushed. What is this teaching us? What is this teaching our younger generations??
So I set out to find images of bodies that inspire and motivate me.
Strong bodies. Healthy bodies.
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I agree 100%. Who would want to be a stick? We're women... well most of us are... I know there are some men out there... but why would we wanna look like that. It's not pretty, it's not feminine, and most of all ITS NOT HEALTHY!! I'm glad I'm not alone. Great job by the way on your progress thus far. I am in awe and so inspired by you!!! TY TY TY!
ReplyDeleteI'm also posting to say, I noticed you only have 15 followers including myself and that is just WRONG!! You are such an inspiration and you deserve a ton of support. I'll be giving you some blog love this morning in hopes of spilling some of my readers into your blog. :)
ReplyDeletewow you are just so inspirational
ReplyDeleteyou never give up no matter what
ok so i am going to let everyone on my blog know bout yours cuz i think this is the best blog i have ever read
That first picture is just disgusting. I have a feeling you were on a blog that caters to anorexics--"thinspiration" is a term that is used by them a lot. (Although I've used it myself, so it's clearly not exclusive.)
ReplyDeleteNow that last picture is my physical ideal. Thank you for giving me a picture of a body type I can realistically aspire to!
Thank you Thank you Thank you Buzzy and Breezelys Mama and Bee. I read both of your blogs and have found both of your posts to be inspirational, so thank you so much for being so supportive. That has been the best thing about this process- finding out that I'm not alone.
ReplyDeleteYou have no idea how un-alone you really are. There are so many out there experiencing the same struggle/journey. :) It was my pleasure to boost your blog. YOU deserve it!!
ReplyDeleteHi, it's my first vists, cam here from Fat Chick's Weigh. My sincere congratulations on your 100 pound shedding of the weight. May it NEVER return, any of it!
ReplyDeleteSecretia
I just found you through the fat chick weigh and lady, we have so, so very much in common! We have very similar boot/goal lists, and your posts express things that I feel too so very eloquently. We are even similar in the change department. I am waiting to feel it too, and even though other people can see it, I feel like I have so far to go when I look in the mirror. This isn't to say that I don't absolutely feel better. I also change my hair when I get bored or restless. ;)
ReplyDeleteI struggle too. It's hard even though you know the right choices are going to make a difference and are going to make you feel so much better. Its hard to keep making them day in and day out. I feel like we are fighting ourselves for our lives.
You are so amazing and brave and your weight loss is dang well impressive to say the very least. Congrats on the loss so far, you can so do this! I am following you now!
I also just found you through the Fat Chick Weigh.. WOW!!! I'm glad I did! Loved this post.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving this post! Such an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog through Fat Chick Weigh and you are amazing!!! Such an inspiration to me. The way you feel about your weight loss and your changes are similar to how I feel. You have such a good way of expressing yourself. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteAMEN sister! I totally agree... cause it's not about being thin, it's about getting fit and healthy!
ReplyDelete"a cry for help" you aren't kidding. Being a skeleton is no better than being overweight. Best wishes to you on your journey to becoming stronger.
ReplyDeleteI agree. I don't see the appeal in a body like that. The pictures you posted of your inspiration are much healthier.
ReplyDeleteBut I have to say, that YOU are an inspiration. What you've already accomplished is fantastic. I'm following this blog and hope that some day I'll be able to accomplish what you already have.
~Marie~
Wow, you're weight-loss is amazing! Keep it up. I am just starting and finding this journey rather difficult.
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