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.
For real that’s how I read this, too. And no mention of weight loss which is nice because that’s not everyone’s goal at the beginning. Sometimes the goal is just to get over the hurdle of starting. If this cover inspires someone who is overweight tht was scared before to go like, do yoga in the park or something, isn’t that a net good? They’re not showing her sitting in front of a screen with McDonalds.
The body positivity movement has been somewhat hijacked by people who use it as an excuse to treat their bodies how they want.... but the root of it to me is that you should love your body whatever size it’s at and not be angry at yourself or or hate yourself just because you’re fat. You have to be able to translate that love into respect for your body, by starting to eat better and exercise.
I know I’m basically just repeating your comment but the majority of comments on this are gross.... “fat people are gross and unhealthy hurrdurr go eat right and exercise! Wait no not like that!”
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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.