Body Image?
My opinion please don't hate, and please don't take it too seriously.
Okay, firstly I'm going to start off by saying that media is way too influential on teenage girls (and guys) and with sayin that, here is arant about the biased socail messages being put forward to today's generation of young people.
I am actually extremely underweight for my age, which mens alot of thing... I feel the cold more, I'm not exactly able to defend myself entirely if I become in any danger, I'm more vulnerable to illnesses, and- something that scares me more than being sick?
Bullying.
Now, I understand that the word "Skinny" and "fat" are supposed to me contradictory things, and on the surce, yeah, sure, definately. But, really, those words are just labels. I'm sick of being the "skiny" chick. The "Scrawny" on or "Bony" one.
I read magazines, too where there is a very strong emphasis on the feelings of 'fat girls.' I'm sorry, but isn't that biased?
I am not saying in any way, taht the girls who might be larger than some of us, should be bullied, or shouldn't feel go I am saying that there is next to no focus on the opposite end of the scale.
People say I'm blessed to not have to worry about my weight, when in fact, I DO! I have to work out daily and make sure I eat healthy just to keep weight on. In some ways I feel like I work harder and compain less than most of you 'big' girls.
I'm sick of the hypocricy... If you have the right to call me bony or norexic, then shouldn't I hav ethe right to call you jiggly and obese?
And it's not just media and kids, either. Adults have much more concern in the area of fatter girls. They seem to think that when someone metions how skinny, I dn't die a little. But no, when someone metions anything to do with a largers gilrs weight, or body that person is autmatically a dispicable human being.
Now like I said, I don't have aything against the fact that people are olooking out for the feelings of the girls who are more insecure than some. But you kno what? When you see a gil who looks t herself in the mirror and can count her ribs, or see her hip bones protruding awkwardly out t od angles, when she is worried to sit on her boyfriends lap because her bottom is so biny, or the girls that can see their collar bone, when they get dubbed the nickname 'stegosaurus' becase you can see their spine- and you can call them, truthfull, not insecure, then you can go for your life, but I can almostguarntee you, that day will never come.
Skinny girls have feelings too.
Sory aboutt he spelling mistakes guys, I was typing in a hurry.
I am actually extremely underweight for my age, which mens alot of thing... I feel the cold more, I'm not exactly able to defend myself entirely if I become in any danger, I'm more vulnerable to illnesses, and- something that scares me more than being sick?
Bullying.
Now, I understand that the word "Skinny" and "fat" are supposed to me contradictory things, and on the surce, yeah, sure, definately. But, really, those words are just labels. I'm sick of being the "skiny" chick. The "Scrawny" on or "Bony" one.
I read magazines, too where there is a very strong emphasis on the feelings of 'fat girls.' I'm sorry, but isn't that biased?
I am not saying in any way, taht the girls who might be larger than some of us, should be bullied, or shouldn't feel go I am saying that there is next to no focus on the opposite end of the scale.
People say I'm blessed to not have to worry about my weight, when in fact, I DO! I have to work out daily and make sure I eat healthy just to keep weight on. In some ways I feel like I work harder and compain less than most of you 'big' girls.
I'm sick of the hypocricy... If you have the right to call me bony or norexic, then shouldn't I hav ethe right to call you jiggly and obese?
And it's not just media and kids, either. Adults have much more concern in the area of fatter girls. They seem to think that when someone metions how skinny, I dn't die a little. But no, when someone metions anything to do with a largers gilrs weight, or body that person is autmatically a dispicable human being.
Now like I said, I don't have aything against the fact that people are olooking out for the feelings of the girls who are more insecure than some. But you kno what? When you see a gil who looks t herself in the mirror and can count her ribs, or see her hip bones protruding awkwardly out t od angles, when she is worried to sit on her boyfriends lap because her bottom is so biny, or the girls that can see their collar bone, when they get dubbed the nickname 'stegosaurus' becase you can see their spine- and you can call them, truthfull, not insecure, then you can go for your life, but I can almostguarntee you, that day will never come.
Skinny girls have feelings too.
Sory aboutt he spelling mistakes guys, I was typing in a hurry.
32 Comments
Yeh thats soo true
Thanks, just for hearing me out :3
no problem
Samoes!! But it soesn't seem to be that bad!
yEAH, i KNOW, i KINDA DRAMATISE IT HERE, BUT IT'S BEEN BUGGING ME FOR A FEW YEARS }:[
ugh... caps lock... sorreh
ugh... caps lock... sorreh
Yeah it doesn't matter!! Just keep sticking up fro yourself and try not to let it get to you and PLEASE!!!!! don't become depressed!!
Yeah it doesn't matter!! Just keep sticking up fro yourself and try not to let it get to you and PLEASE!!!!! don't become depressed!!
One of the biggest problems with this world is, that if you are not as perfect as someone else, you will get bullied, teased, picked on and crapped out- no matter what the thing is that makes you different.
I totally understand everything you're saying, but if a fat girl says that you are skinny, I would NOT recommend saying that they are "jiggly" or "obese" because they probably meant it as a compliment :P
I'm pretty blessed with my weight really, (50kg) i should be happy with it :\
I agree with that second part... Im heavier and I say that my friends are skinnier... because they are! Its a good thing because they dont have people staring at their butts and laughing cause they jiggle too much.
I know the are just trying to compliment me, but it only draws attention to my body, which isn't too much fun for me, considering I dislike my body almost entirely.
I know how you feel. Lately, people have been complaining that I look too thin--while I try my best. It bothers me a lot. I think all sizes should be appreciated and respected, just like we should respect our own body. And I agree with RedGoneBlue.
tank-you
You said exactly what I was about to say.
Seconded.
I know how you feel, but I'm not thin, in fact my the opposite. I mean, I'm what people would call average, but most people call me fat. It brings down the self-confidence.
So don't listen to those people that say you're too skinny or calling you names. You're beautiful no matter what they say. I have a friend who is stronger than most people I know. She's like a stick, no offense to her...
haha yeah! I mea, my dad isn't much bigger thn me and yet, he is a mechanic, tradie and a removalist!
Go figure.... :)
Oh im sorry honey. I understand. you know you are a very very strong person for all of the things that you go through. i dont think ive ever heard the argument from this angle. Remember that you are beautiful and loved for who you are
Thanks Bethy-Boo, LOVE YOU!
Some idiot rated this one star. So I rated it five. :D you have a very good point here.
thanks ^.^
This is completely true people should have the right to be themselves without being ridiculed for it.
Thank-you!!!!