What's the dumbest thinspo quote you've heard?

hannahpistolas

Everyone should chill out. We can't protect everyone who has ever had a challenging issue from everything. Some people have lost loved ones. should we never post about our families? Some people are stalled in their weight loss for whatever reason. Maybe we should stop posting our success stories so we don't offend anyone! Some people are struggling with sugar addictions. Should we never talk about that too?


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Thank you.

wild_wild_life

Everyone should chill out. We can't protect everyone who has ever had a challenging issue from everything. Some people have lost loved ones. should we never post about our families? Some people are stalled in their weight loss for whatever reason. Maybe we should stop posting our success stories so we don't offend anyone! Some people are struggling with sugar addictions. Should we never talk about that too?


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I would hardly compare someone with a life threatening mental illness with people who are stalled in their weight loss in terms of how "triggering" an image can be.

supertracylynn

Forum topics like this can be extremely triggering for those of us who suffer with Anorexia or Bulimia. You could be doing some major damage to people in recovery. You think it's funny, while those with disorders are looking at this forum and using it as inspiration NOT to eat.

she is a recovering anorexic. chill.

I agree that it's not cool to post these.

Because, you know, people can't be responsible for themselves, what they put in front of their face, or what links they click on...
:noway:

This has been said to me:
"You're s thin and beautiful! Do you eat 1200 calories a day? I wish I could look like you!"
My response?
"I'm not thin, I'm a strong and solid size 6. If I ate 1200 calories a day, I would starve. I run, I cycle, I lift... I eat anywhere between 1700 and 3000 calories a day, every day."

ETA: My first half marathon was June 2012, and I finished in 2:18:35. I ran my 4th half a couple days ago and finished in 2:08:55. You better believe that training didn't happen at a calorie deficit!

megganxrose

"Why eat when you know you'll get hungry again" BAHAHAHAH I can't!!!

And buffalo wings and margaritas taste way better than skinny feels.

yoovie

Forum topics like this can be extremely triggering for those of us who suffer with Anorexia or Bulimia. You could be doing some major damage to people in recovery. You think it's funny, while those with disorders are looking at this forum and using it as inspiration NOT to eat.

Those who are recovering from eating disorders are encouraged to take responsibility for and control their triggers. They are not encouraged to change the rest of the world to alter their view of food to match the views of the person in recovery. Not only is it impossible to know what it feels like to be recovering from an ED (which is screamed from the rooftops daily) but it is also impossible to bubblewrap the entire internet so it won't trigger anything. You're on a website full of food and people trying to get skinny - but THIS specific thread is a trigger?

Recovery includes learning to handle your triggers personally, without putting that responsibility on everyone else - especially on people who have never been there. If things become too intense or painful while reading in here, it is best to browse something else for awhile or get off the computer and do something else.

:flowerforyou:

what tumblr says when you search #thinspo

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beernpizza2

"Why eat when you know you'll get hungry again" BAHAHAHAH I can't!!!

And buffalo wings and margaritas taste way better than skinny feels.

Wow, with that kind of reasoning, why make your bed, or wash your clothes, since they're just going to get dirty again! haha

yo_andi

Everyone should chill out. We can't protect everyone who has ever had a challenging issue from everything. Some people have lost loved ones. should we never post about our families? Some people are stalled in their weight loss for whatever reason. Maybe we should stop posting our success stories so we don't offend anyone! Some people are struggling with sugar addictions. Should we never talk about that too?


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I would hardly compare someone with a life threatening mental illness with people who are stalled in their weight loss in terms of how "triggering" an image can be.

And some people will jump at the chance to be offended by anything at all.

In the sense that the poster used the reference, it is an acceptable comparison. Relax.

hannahpistolas

Forum topics like this can be extremely triggering for those of us who suffer with Anorexia or Bulimia. You could be doing some major damage to people in recovery. You think it's funny, while those with disorders are looking at this forum and using it as inspiration NOT to eat.

Those who are recovering from eating disorders are encouraged to take responsibility for and control their triggers. They are not encouraged to change the rest of the world to alter their view of food to match the views of the person in recovery. Not only is it impossible to know what it feels like to be recovering from an ED (which is screamed from the rooftops daily) but it is also impossible to bubblewrap the entire internet so it won't trigger anything. You're on a website full of food and people trying to get skinny - but THIS specific thread is a trigger?

Recovery includes learning to handle your triggers personally, without putting that responsibility on everyone else - especially on people who have never been there. If things become too intense or painful while reading in here, it is best to browse something else for awhile or get off the computer and do something else.

:flowerforyou:

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I like it, and I'm gonna put a ring on it.

yoovie

BECAUSE ALL A MAN REALLY WANTS IS A DAMSEL IN DISTRESS.

yeah i sht you not.

::facepalm:: Not my man! Where do these girls get this stuff?

i dunno but dang girl - your new pic / hair looks better than skinny tastes. or something.

wild_wild_life

Everyone should chill out. We can't protect everyone who has ever had a challenging issue from everything. Some people have lost loved ones. should we never post about our families? Some people are stalled in their weight loss for whatever reason. Maybe we should stop posting our success stories so we don't offend anyone! Some people are struggling with sugar addictions. Should we never talk about that too?


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I would hardly compare someone with a life threatening mental illness with people who are stalled in their weight loss in terms of how "triggering" an image can be.

And some people will jump at the chance to be offended by anything at all.

In the sense that the poster used the reference, it is an acceptable comparison. Relax.

Not offended, just concerned. But I am obviously in the minority here.

The_Enginerd

"Why eat when you know you'll get hungry again" BAHAHAHAH I can't!!!

And buffalo wings and margaritas taste way better than skinny feels.

Yes, yes they do.

Muddy_Yogi

BECAUSE ALL A MAN REALLY WANTS IS A DAMSEL IN DISTRESS.

yeah i sht you not.

::facepalm:: Not my man! Where do these girls get this stuff?

i dunno but dang girl - your new pic / hair looks better than skinny tastes. or something.

Thanks lady! I like my hair more than a fat kid loves cake!<~~now no one take offense to that. Seriously.

TheGymGypsy

If you're easily triggered why would you click on this topic in the first place when it very obviously states it involves thinspo quotes? People are just looking to be offended on purpose.

TheGirlsATimeBomb

BECAUSE ALL A MAN REALLY WANTS IS A DAMSEL IN DISTRESS.

yeah i sht you not.

::facepalm:: Not my man! Where do these girls get this stuff?

i dunno but dang girl - your new pic / hair looks better than skinny tastes. or something.

Thanks lady! I like my hair more than a fat kid loves cake!<~~now no one take offense to that. Seriously.

i am a fat kid who does not love cake and i take offense to this statement! :mad: :laugh:

EvgeniZyntx

Something like this is up on my daughter wall, of her choosing.



Why not focus on recovery quotes and not on thinspo?

delicious_cocktail

All of you pretty women are triggering me! I don't want to cheat on my wife but you're triggering! STOP TRIGGERING!

Oh okay I give up you win I will sex you all!

delicious_cocktail

Risqué photographs sent via PM to all. I didn't want to have to do that, but you made me.

Also,

"Food will only bring temporary satisfaction."

Extremely twisted approach. Implies that not eating will bring lasting satisfaction. It's like saying that breathing only brings temporary satisfaction.

hannahpistolas

Everyone should chill out. We can't protect everyone who has ever had a challenging issue from everything. Some people have lost loved ones. should we never post about our families? Some people are stalled in their weight loss for whatever reason. Maybe we should stop posting our success stories so we don't offend anyone! Some people are struggling with sugar addictions. Should we never talk about that too?


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I would hardly compare someone with a life threatening mental illness with people who are stalled in their weight loss in terms of how "triggering" an image can be.

And some people will jump at the chance to be offended by anything at all.

In the sense that the poster used the reference, it is an acceptable comparison. Relax.

Not offended, just concerned. But I am obviously in the minority here.

The fact of the matter is, you can't hide from everything. Do you think I troll the thinspo posts on Tumblr? No. Do they still show up? Yes. Would I love to be that thin? Yes. Am I going to let a picture dictate my health? No. I realize that I may come off as insensitive, especially because not everyone who recovers can get to a point where they accept that there will always be someone thinner, and that's okay. Or to a point where they realize that they don't have to be underweight to be beautiful. But if I couldn't laugh at it, and laugh at myself, do you know where I'd be? Back on my thinspo blog, or in the doctor's office getting my prescription for Adderall again, or locked in a bathroom. Sometimes you have to take a laugh where you can instead of breaking down.

hannahpistolas

Something like this is up on my daughter wall, of her choosing.



Why not focus on recovery quotes and not on thinspo?

I love this. And I love Demi Lovato.

TheGirlsATimeBomb

Risqué photographs sent via PM to all. I didn't want to have to do that, but you made me.

Also,

"Food will only bring temporary satisfaction."

Extremely twisted approach. Implies that not eating will bring lasting satisfaction. It's like saying that breathing only brings temporary satisfaction.

pft. i didn't get one. :sad: