Comments on: Too Fat For Fun: How Screwed Up Body Images Keep Us From Enjoying Life

By: lilly's

lilly's — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 21:00:38 +0000

Hello , I’ve always been compared to other thin ladys , I have a really Difficult body shape to maintain, when I went through the comments and this women’s Article I actually had a few tears coming out , coz I thought I was the only one going through this difficult time..

By: Pamela

Pamela — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:59:14 +0000

I am continually amazed that women are, more often than not, critical of other women. Which generally stems from low self esteem/confidence. Why do we continue to bash our sisters. If she feels beautiful and self confident then I applaud her! I think she looks fabulous.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:53:15 +0000

I totally agree. I wonder where she purchased the swimsuit? I have a hard time trying to find suits as I need to purchase one size for the top and another for the bottom.

By: Nak

Nak — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 18:28:06 +0000

You miss the point of the post. The idea is to stop hiding from the world because you are not what they want you to be. Should people work on getting fit? Of course, but that is a long, hard journey. Healthy weight loss doesn’t occur overnight. What should people do in the mean time? Stay in their house and wear moo moos for the next year and a half? Why shouldn’ they be allowed to enjoy their lives? Becuase society keeps telling them they are ugly, or disguising their disgust as concern for health.

I completely agree with Gabi. This self-hate needs to stop. Stop feeling bad that you don’t look like your favorite model. Your time will come, but in the mean time, ENJOY this life. Go out and see the world, and let people see you in it. It could all end tomorrow, and how sad would it be if you had wasted so much of it waiting for the right moment.

By: chika

chika — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 09:26:26 +0000

i am about to share a long known secret with u – beauty is what u define it to be. Self confidence is d most important thing and it makes u look more beautiful. Try this simple experiment- next time you are out, wear something out of your comfort zone, something u won’t ordinarily wear becos of your insecurities but yo gals nd familly have said u look ok in, then hit d street, internally repeating d words ‘ I look hot’. Sooner than later, yo head will pop up, yo back straighten and your hands swingin like u own d world. Then u will be shocked to discover dat d looks ure gettin from all and sundry are those of admiration. No matter yo dress size, look clean, smell nice, do yo nails (not too long pls) and be generally well groomed, your confidence will skyrocket and people will be attracted to you. I am a size 16, and I have dated d hottest hunks and finally got married to one. Trust me gals, confidence and good grooming is d key. Ignore hollywood and magazine editors who are not in touch with realities. How many of them are actually enjoying there own bodies?

By: LittleMissCantBeWrong

LittleMissCantBeWrong — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 01:06:31 +0000

I wish I could wear a one piece, but my top is much heavier than my bottom. As a result, I have to wear a two piece bathing suit so I can have a proper fit. I usually stick with backless strapless tankinis.

By: Liryc

Liryc — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:14:33 +0000

I can relate. Right now I’m depressed about gaining the weight that I lost last summer, and I realize taht maintaining weight is the hardest thing to do. You can get the weight off but keeping it off is the hard part.

Self love is hard when this society keeps reminding you that thin is in and everything else is wrong. Though everyone may want to believe that being a little bigger is ok, but its not because we always look at ourselves and make comments.

I definitely need to do something about my weight.. so I can be size happy!

By: Pat Vulture

Pat Vulture — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:47:31 +0000

Gabi Gregg is HOTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!! Down with the haters!

By: msyellarose

msyellarose — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:09:26 +0000

I definitely feel with you. No one could pay me to put this tiny 93 lb. frame on display this summer. While it’s embarassing to me, I am so grateful that I am well now and am in pretty good health. I’d love to gain 20 lbs, but I can’t due to celiac disease. I get the funny looks and comments which make me feel self conscious, but when it happens I just smile and thank God that I’m still here and feeling fine! That takes the sting out of looking different.

By: LuvIt289

LuvIt289 — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:07:01 +0000

@Chanela
Honestly, I think you should try running. Thigh/leg issues can be helped by that type of exercise. Little by little and you should be ok.
Your twenties is the best time to make amends to yourself in regards to weight.
Be happy at any weight, but know you are in control also :-)

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