I'm not going to shame myself into being skinny.

PinkEarthMama

I suffer from guilt.... and shame.

How did I get so fat? How did I get so lazy? How the hell am I going to fix this?

I can tell you what I'm NOT going to do.

I'm not going to post fat pictures of me . I'm not going to starve myself to punish my body. I'm not going to work out to the point of throwing up, falling over, or having a heart attack.

I'm not going to look at pictures of me when I was anorexic. 103 pounds is a bad look for someone who is 5'7.

I'm not going call myself disgusting. I'm not going to pick out all my flaws in the mirror. I'm not going to make food the enemy.

I am not going to look at models whose bodies are so thin they are unattractive.

I am not going to compare myself to famous people who have " bounced back " after having babies.

I'm not going to " re-pin " things tagged with *Ana Support*, Thinspo, Thinspiration.

What I AM going to do:

I am going to eat well and work HARD for the body I want.

I am going to remember that strong is better than skinny.

I WILL remember that food is fuel.

I will remember that every bite is a choice. I HAVE to eat but I can make better choices.

I am ready to be healthy, fit and active.

How about you?

KareninCanada

That. Was. Awesome.

kd_mazur

"don't compare your self to other people. Compare yourself to the person you were yesterday"

Keep it up:)

Gwenski

So wish we had a "love this post" button!

sangelic

That. Was. Awesome.

Agreed!

JanetLM73

pink you are awesome....I'm glad I have you on my friend list! We need to lose about the same amount and your post is exactly how I feel.

MellyMartinson

"don't compare your self to other people. Compare yourself to the person you were yesterday"

Keep it up:)

Wow what a great post! Thank you for sharing!

Snubbleup

Awesome post, thank you for sharing. Made my day!

jennmartin82

Awesome Post!!! :flowerforyou:

funn_girl

Thank you for sharing this!!!:flowerforyou:

jaxxie

WOW! FANTASTIC!!! Thank you!

TorridSkies4

This really hit me in the gut. I too have suffered from eating disorders, and it's not a pretty sight. Thank you for posting - I am printing this out and putting it up in my bathroom!

PhunkyBrewster

This was so inspirational. We really do need to make a better effort to not fall into the trap of self pity or regard healthy living as a punishment. Today, I am going to prove how much I love myself by taking care of myself!

aworkma6

I LOVE this. I am really struggling with shame and guilt right now. I feel guilty if I crave something not healthy, or I feel guilty if I even think about not going to the gym. I need to treat myself better!

junyr

OK

LorinaLynn

Applause!

Eat well and exercise because it's a fantastic way to show how much you love yourself. It's not punishment... it's a reward.

LuckyAng

Excellent!

KaleidoscopeEyes1056

You know, it's perfect that you should post this right now, because I was just starting to lapse back into a depression that I thought was gone long ago, but for some reason is coming back. But I counted, and couldn't believe how much weight I gained because of that. I mean, how did I go into habits of just not giving a **** about what I ate and what I did with my body? I know I was in a low place, but it's no excuse. I think I still have some stuff that I need to work out on my own, but this is a very inspirational post, and I appreciate you posting it.

NewTeena

Good for you!! Love your thinking!

Kenzietea2

AMEN. Beautifully said. You are doing this a smart and healthy way and more people should follow your lead.

catundra75

Yes. Thank you! Enough of the guilt and shame and self-loathing! Move on and move forward!!!

SassyCalyGirl

strong, fit. Healthy and skinny
and really hate when "Skinny" is used as a bad word!

kensky

I like the cut of your jib, PinkEarthMama!

ishallnotwant

Beautiful post, OP!!! I love it!!

melrose09

"don't compare your self to other people. Compare yourself to the person you were yesterday"

Keep it up:)

Awesome! and STRONG is the new SKINNY!

SassyCalyGirl

and STRONG is the new SKINNY!
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they can live harmoniously ya know!

melrose09

and STRONG is the new SKINNY!

they can live harmoniously ya know!
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Totally! I think instead of skinny as a negative word, maybe we should use scrawny. when I think scrawny I think rail thin, snap in two if the wind blows too hard. Skinny, I just think of someone in shape. I have low bf, but I am not scrawny. I'll whoop some butt if I need to!

booksandcupcakes

You have inspired me to believe in myself more and not be so hard on myself!
Thank you!

Dayna154

excellent post!!! Well put

moopachoo

Beautiful.

Goal_Seeker_1988

:drinker: LOVE THIS!!! Excellent post that everyone needs to read as a reminder to not be mean to themselves and work on their body and not try to look like someone else!