Everyone... STOP what you are doing right now....

lipglossjunky73
lipglossjunky73 Posts: 497 Member
edited October 1 in Health and Weight Loss
And read this!

Best essay I ever read.

http://everydaypaleo.com/2011/08/05/you-cant-fix-a-body-you-hate/
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  • OttawaJeannie
    OttawaJeannie Posts: 206
    Great article esp "DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE INTO YOUR LIFE WHO HARMFULLY CRITICIZES YOUR BODY! EVER! Life is too short to let *kitten* take anything from you, and your self worth is no exception." Thanks for sharing.
  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
    Wow, that really was good.
  • JediMaster_intraining
    JediMaster_intraining Posts: 903 Member
    This hit home for me. Thanks! :)
  • lipglossjunky73
    lipglossjunky73 Posts: 497 Member
    Ever since reading this essay, it is all I can think about when I read how some people on here view their bodies, themselves, their efforts, etc... I get so sad.
  • kent4j
    kent4j Posts: 391 Member
    Thanks for sharing!
  • lipglossjunky73
    lipglossjunky73 Posts: 497 Member
    I didnt read it.

    What are you gonna do about it, huh?

    Hold on, checking the exercise log to see how many calories I can burn kicking some cyber *kitten*.....
  • taso42_DELETED
    taso42_DELETED Posts: 3,394 Member
    Alright stop what ya doing
    Cuz I'm about to ruin
    The image and the style that you're used to

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  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
    Alright stop what ya doing
    Cuz I'm about to ruin
    The image and the style that you're used to

    .thumbsHumptyHump.jpg

    you look funny
  • ShoeGal81
    ShoeGal81 Posts: 29 Member
    I love this article.. thanks for the post!
  • kerriknox
    kerriknox Posts: 276 Member
    Excellent post.

    Oh and Taso - Damn you, I am going to have that song in my head all day!!!
  • joejccva71
    joejccva71 Posts: 2,985 Member
    Am I under arrest??












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  • porffor
    porffor Posts: 1,210 Member
    thanks added to my favourites! :) Will have a read later whne finished on the Wii with DD lol
  • jamk1446
    jamk1446 Posts: 5,577 Member
    I love that guy! I found him through Everyday Paleo. His posts are helping me get my mind in the right place.
  • angisnee
    angisnee Posts: 236 Member
    Great article! Thank you for sharing it.
  • kysue1029
    kysue1029 Posts: 97 Member
    Thanks...that hit home for me!
  • kapeluza
    kapeluza Posts: 3,434 Member
    "DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE INTO YOUR LIFE WHO HARMFULLY CRITICIZES YOUR BODY! EVER! Life is too short to let *kitten* take anything from you, and your self worth is no exception."


    This spoke volumes to me. Thank you!
  • chorgi
    chorgi Posts: 221
    Great read! Thank you for posting!
  • Richard170
    Richard170 Posts: 37
    In my opinion (and experience), if you are the type of person who spends a good portion of each day miserable because you hate your body, you will not reach a point where your body suddenly becomes a source of great pride.

    I pray that I never become so shallow or vain that my body becomes a source of great pride. Not exactly a big risk for me at this time :).
    DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE INTO YOUR LIFE WHO HARMFULLY CRITICIZES YOUR BODY! EVER! Life is too short to let *kitten* take anything from you, and your self worth is no exception.

    *kitten* abound in life. My self worth is not based on what other people think of my body or even what I think of my body. I, and only I, am responsible for how I value myself. *kitten* are irrelevant.
    And finally, change your goals. If you can force yourself to focus on your fitness capacity and health instead of the size of your thighs or belly, you will find that it is much easier to stay motivated and confident. Then one day you will wake up to a body you love, and the change will have happened while you weren't’t paying attention.

    I think this good advice.
  • VeganGal84
    VeganGal84 Posts: 938 Member
    OMG, that is an amazing article!!! And to think that I almost didn't click over because I thought it would be advertisement for a Paleo diet! Seriously, THANKs for sharing this. :-)
  • chrissym78
    chrissym78 Posts: 628 Member
    Excellent! Thanks :)
  • Stumbleine
    Stumbleine Posts: 55 Member
    I love this: "bodies that feel great and perform great usually look great by accident"

    That's what I have been going for-health first. Weight loss is just an (amazing) added bonus!
  • TK421NotAtPost
    TK421NotAtPost Posts: 512 Member
    "In all my experience, with all types of people at nearly every possible fitness level imaginable, I have yet to see even one person turn a body they hate into a body they love. To be honest, I don’t think it can be done. I am not saying people don’t end up appreciative of their gains, but many will never be satisfied with their bodies, even when they far exceed their original goals. You don’t want to be one of these people."

    Really? Not a SINGLE person? I've seen many people do it....
  • lipglossjunky73
    lipglossjunky73 Posts: 497 Member
    "In all my experience, with all types of people at nearly every possible fitness level imaginable, I have yet to see even one person turn a body they hate into a body they love. To be honest, I don’t think it can be done. I am not saying people don’t end up appreciative of their gains, but many will never be satisfied with their bodies, even when they far exceed their original goals. You don’t want to be one of these people."

    Really? Not a SINGLE person? I've seen many people do it....

    Usually, the progress is a result of wanting something better for themselves, than from coming from the negative place of hate. The initial thought that gets the ball rolling might be "I hate my body" but after tha thought comes the positive.... Here are the changes I am going to make. Spending everyday repeating the mantra of self hatred never works for anyone.
  • lipglossjunky73
    lipglossjunky73 Posts: 497 Member
    Richard.... It is never shallow or vain to be proud of your healthy body.
  • Lozze
    Lozze Posts: 1,917 Member
    This is so true for me. I've hated my body for years. I've done every diet under the sun often at the urging of others. I've had financial help from my parents. But until I sat down three weeks ago and decided I DESERVED a healthy body it was never going to happen.

    So not only have I lost 6.3 kg in three weeks (13.6lbs) for the first time ever I've cut down on my diet soft drink consumption. By almost 3L. I now drink at least 2.4L of water a day. I force myself. Because I deserve a healthy body. Ive also started doing a facecare regime every night, because part of my healthy body is having healthy skin. I will get there. I know it. I'm aiming to be at ultimate goal by my 30th (two years away) And I will do it. Why?

    Because I deserve to be healthy.
  • melindalamb
    melindalamb Posts: 80
    Such a great article, thanks!
  • natali_sh92
    natali_sh92 Posts: 37 Member
    lol, MFP should introduce "likes"
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Great article, thanks!
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    bump!
  • lipglossjunky73
    lipglossjunky73 Posts: 497 Member
    This is so true for me. I've hated my body for years. I've done every diet under the sun often at the urging of others. I've had financial help from my parents. But until I sat down three weeks ago and decided I DESERVED a healthy body it was never going to happen.

    So not only have I lost 6.3 kg in three weeks (13.6lbs) for the first time ever I've cut down on my diet soft drink consumption. By almost 3L. I now drink at least 2.4L of water a day. I force myself. Because I deserve a healthy body. Ive also started doing a facecare regime every night, because part of my healthy body is having healthy skin. I will get there. I know it. I'm aiming to be at ultimate goal by my 30th (two years away) And I will do it. Why?

    Because I deserve to be healthy.

    Oh my god, Lozze... You are SO young! You will totally Reach your goal by the time to are 30.... I will be 38 in November. I have reached so many goals already, I keep having to make up new ones!
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