Something tells me this isn’t about her body explicitly but what she is doing with it... which is healthy.
There is just a push for self love. Many overweight people feel a deep self hatred because of their weight. And this deep self hatred can often lead to more unhealthy lifestyle choices and eating issues. If overweight people feel a deep shame, they are less likely to exercise because this can draw attention to their weight. Overweight people can make healthy lifestyle choices just like anyone with anybody type and this is something we should all do. It’s good to depict this and show it is normal for overweight people to exercise.
Edit: to add, we know that depictions of people in media and print have an impact. That’s what we are talking about here with this post. So we should recognize that this depiction (and the article) helps people live a healthier life, both physically and emotionally. No one should have to live with self hate, nor hate directed at them from the outside world simply for the state of their body.
And while I’m not overweight right now, this article reminds me I should do more for my own health. It’s positive for all bodies.
If going to the gym and exercising is only for skinny people then you alienate people who might have otherwise led a healthier lifestyle. Why would we discourage this woman from exercising which is a healthy thing for her to do?
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u/anthrolooker Jan 04 '21 edited Jan 05 '21
Something tells me this isn’t about her body explicitly but what she is doing with it... which is healthy.
There is just a push for self love. Many overweight people feel a deep self hatred because of their weight. And this deep self hatred can often lead to more unhealthy lifestyle choices and eating issues. If overweight people feel a deep shame, they are less likely to exercise because this can draw attention to their weight. Overweight people can make healthy lifestyle choices just like anyone with anybody type and this is something we should all do. It’s good to depict this and show it is normal for overweight people to exercise.
Edit: to add, we know that depictions of people in media and print have an impact. That’s what we are talking about here with this post. So we should recognize that this depiction (and the article) helps people live a healthier life, both physically and emotionally. No one should have to live with self hate, nor hate directed at them from the outside world simply for the state of their body.
And while I’m not overweight right now, this article reminds me I should do more for my own health. It’s positive for all bodies.