RobynLB83 Member

So read the rest of my statements...

Sigh. You would need to read through the entire thread to see the subsequent statements I made to get the full version of what I said about the media and the fashion industry apart from Kate Upton specifically... I was responding to other generalizations people were making about models.. .and my responses on that topic…

Everyone who is calling me ignorant and body shaming... etc. I didn't say this is MY ideal or MY fantasy, or that it's right or wrong or even express MY opinion about what's right or wrong or how things should be. I just gave an honest appraisal of how the media actually works and how it uses bodies and body image to sell…

Oh, wow, this is so adorable. I take it back, Kate! I <3 you!

You're right. I'm not the one spending millions doing market research to exploit you with advertising. Obviously, thin models don't sell products... and have not become the staple fantasy of our culture. I didn't say it was MY fantasy. I said it was A fantasy. Fatter models just sell a different fantasy... that we are all…

The media influences individuals who can't wrap their heads around that fact that it's a fantasy. That's my whole point. Let the fantasy be the fantasy that it is. Don't conflate it with reality and get all bent out of shape because the two don't measure up. They aren't supposed to. That's why it sells. You're the one who…

This.

Models are not making a public service announcement. They are selling ****.

Models are not art. Photography and fashion design are art. Models bodies are props that are used in a careful composition. Deal with it. If I'm trying to create a specific image, I'm not going to sacrifice that image by using a model that doesn't fit just because I don't want to hurt someone's feelings. Peoples' feelings…

What do we need average models for? We have average people everywhere. Models are supposed to represent a FANTASY. We can't handle the fact that we aren't perfect so we have to make art that's mediocre? C'mon.

When I saw her on the cover of sports illustrated, I was like, "Wow; they put a plus size model on the cover. That's progressive." She's not "fat" for a person walking on the street, but she certainly has at least 2 times the body fat of a standard model. Why does she get paid for that? I think models should have to work…

It might be that you are overestimating the burn from your runs and/or the duration, distance, and intensity of your runs, and /or you are not property measuring your food. I would not suggest eating more. I would suggest measuring your food like your in a science lab for a week and see if you notice a difference. I would…

New Balance. Always New Balance. The minimus is actually the most maxed out running shoe I've worn in years. I used to buy the tennis shoes marked "lifestyle" (non-running shoes), with the thinnest sole I could find and wear them until my toes popped out the top. My boyfriend bought me minimus for Christmas, and I love…

Do something different every 3 minute. My workouts are done in "rounds" so it's 3 minutes at 100%, 30 second break, etc., for 90 minutes. And trust me, it flies by. Ohhhhh, but 3 minutes can feel sooooo long sometimes too. In a good way.

Doctors are usually super behind the times on nutrition and fitness. He was probably trained like 20 years ago, and hasn't kept up much since then. Don't sweat it.

Overwriting slightly sarcastic comment. Keep your head up, kid. Everyone goes through hard times. You'll figure it out and be okay.

You can't control your partner's body or her choices about what she does with it. Sorry. It's a mistake to try to get into any of that. You only have choices about what you do in a situation you're not happy with. You can keep your mouth shut and lead by example, or you can leave the relationship.

I forgot about this. I remember being in high school. My mom wouldn't buy food for home, but her income didn't qualify me for free lunch. Lucky for me, everyone else at school did get free lunch (and breakfast) and no one ate the fruit. So I would just go around and grab like 5 lbs of oranges or apples afterwards. An…

A lot of CA public schools have uniforms also. The "no cookie" school has uniforms. I attended 2 jr. high schools that had uniforms.

I don't really listen to my body. I often feel absolutely exhausted, then when I get into my workout, I'm suddenly strong and energetic. So I know for me, feeling tired and run down is usually more of a mental thing than a physical thing. Other times, I'll just have a suck *kitten* workout, where I'm weak and performing…

I don't know how accurate the assumption that kids copy their parents is. I went vegan at 12, and my parents were like WTF? Kids eat what their parents feed them, but as soon as they can feed themselves, they start making pretty individualistic choices. Also, not all fat kids are eating junk food. and not all junk food…

Looks like abs to me. I'm not sure why they'd be "squishy" with that little fat on your body. Do you mean they aren't rock hard? Unflexed, they should feel kind of solid but with flexible give. Like a trampoline?

Dude, you came back from the point of no return. I have never done that. I recognized your dialogue oh-so-well, and the way you kept it together and did what you had to do is really inspiring. WTG! Major win.

I thought so too. I was like... really? But this is a muscle cookie, and here this 7 year old is persisting, "No! No cookies!" Lol. I thought it was pretty funny. His teacher takes them to get slurpees once a week, so I guess they are teaching some sort of reasonable attitude about moderation. Works for me.

I think the CA standards have been stricter than this for a long time now. You can't even send junk from home at a lot of schools. I tried to give my step-son a cookie for his snack, and he said they aren't allowed.

Wait. He stabbed her with a knife right? Even if she's holding the knife, and it was an accident, still, he stabbed her with a knife.

You should probably go to a dietitian who can help you develop an eating plan.

I know I got down to 86 lbs eating less... Never hit starvation mode, even when actually starving.

I'd be really interested to see pictures of your bones "sticking out" at 5'7" and 170.

I've read something about "frame size" and target weight that is based on your wrist measurement (the thickness of your bones?). My wrist measurement puts me in the "large frame" category, but my weight is listed as a "small frame" weight. I don't think it makes that much of a difference... maybe 5-10 lbs. You might…