Observations on Body Shaming

perfectingpatti

There were a couple of threads yesterday that turned in to body shaming. Interesting things I observed and thoughts I had.

1. If you don't WANT to look like someone in a success thread, you don't have to share that info. When you criticize someone's appearance, you may sound jealous.

2. Not everyone wants to be a hard body, and that's okay.

3. If you are a hard body, don't think that everyone on here has the same goals. Don't assume people are jealous of you just because they don't look like you or because they disagree with you on certain issues.

4. While you're admonishing others about "body shaming", calling them fat and couch potatoes doesn't make you much better.

5. Having fake boobs, colored hair, bleached teeth, tattoos, or fake tans does NOT mean your muscles are all fake or that you "cheated" to look good. (nor does having WLS)

6. Pregosaurusrex really is pregnant. I checked.

bonsaiblossom

thanks

fbmandy55

:drinker:

jackpotclown

agreed \m/

Windy_

Also....body shaming is against the TOS....

k8blujay2

Hahaha!! So true!

I don't get why people are so jealous of others all the time... It's just not worth the time or energy spent on it.

spade117

I'm more of a body-honorer than a body-shamer.

IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym

love love love this!

_Witsy_

YUP!

Chief_Rocka

6. Pregosaurusrex really is pregnant. I checked.

How many centimeters dilated is she?

oregonzoo

love this

homerjspartan

I agree with everything except #6. No pics no proof.

MidwestAngel

I was really worried about #6, thank you for clarifying!

Bonita_Lynne_58

Thanks!

PapaverSomniferum

win.

i clicked on this thread expecting to be annoyed by some person whining about how fat people are mean or skinny people are all judging.

I came to troll

but all i can do is cheer

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You. are. awesome.

Martucha123

6. Pregosaurusrex really is pregnant. I checked.

how come you get to check and I don't?
butthurt

sunsnstatheart

I'm more of a body-honorer than a body-shamer.

Does slack-jawed leering count? If so, I'm in.

DontStopB_Leakin

I agree with this post whole heartedly. I really just wish body shaming of all forms would stop, but I know that's asking too much.

imchicbad

WTH happened yesterday lol.

Just because some one looks good in pictures doesn't mean they're fake. Haters will hate, assume, and criticize . Misery loves company that's all. People will always" run dey mouf" when they can. Blah blah blah. What I'm impressed with is dedication. It's time to give credit where credits due. I could really care less about your tan, make up, hair, weight ,stretch marks or your face, age or race. If someone weighed 700 pounds and lost 200 pounds and posted pictures... I'm impressed. PERIOD. I'm here to inspire and be inspired, by anyone who's put in work. Kick rocks to all the haters.

ilovemybuggy

this is why I love you.

perfectingpatti

I agree with everything except #6. No pics no proof.

Well, I have asked her for real proof soon. We'll need a pic of said baby and another pic of the baby bump about 7lbs smaller. Stay tuned.

green022

I like this!!!! But why does "Prego" have to prove anything lol ?:smokin:

ReclaimingSarah

:flowerforyou:

KenosFeoh

I understand what you're saying, but when somebody throws pictures out there, they should expect comments that run the gamut from good, bad, and indifferent.

FitBeto

To bring dishonor or disgrace on.

quirkytizzy

Freakin' awesome!

UsedToBeHusky

I like this!!!! But why does "Prego" have to prove anything lol ?:smokin:

It was a joke that she started.

Crankstr

ew, gross, and disgusting should not be used when describing a body type you may not prefer.

those words make me hissy.

BrettPGH

4. While you're admonishing others about "body shaming", calling them fat and couch potatoes doesn't make you much better.

I'm guilty of this one and make no apologies for it. I did it to try to teach people a simple lesson about manners. If you feel that just because it's the internet you have the right to absolutely trash the way someone looks, don't get upset if it's done back to you.

And I really was holding my tongue. I could have said A LOT worse.

Some people are striving for a type of body that you may not want for yourself. Naturally. Why someone would feel the need to go into someone else's success thread and announce that is beyond me. I equate it to a friend graduating from law school, showing up at the party and loudly announcing, "I think lawyers are dirtbags and I sure as hell would never want to be one!"

If you want to feel that way that's fine. But nobody asked you and nobody cares.

UsedToBeHusky

I'm actually quite annoyed with those threads for many reasons other than just the body-shaming.

wolverine66

I'm more of a body-honorer than a body-shamer.

i'm more about honor body as well.



damn autocorrect, i mean "on her body"