Why does America want us to be so thin? |
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Why does America want us to be so thin? |
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I mean, seriously. I, myself am not thin and I never will be. I have a large family, and I have a really bad metabolism.
Besides, back in medevil (sp?) times, women who were heavier-set were viewed as healthier, and ble to bear better sons... not that I want that last part... XD So, this raises the question; why do Americans feel the need to look down upon us larger girls, and think that we aren't pretty, aren't as smart, can't do as many things, etc.? |
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Alright. I'm a larger woman. I wasn't once upon a time but that all changed about 3 years ago. :)
I don't see anything wrong with the govt. pushing for a healthier population. You whining about the push to a healthier lifestyle is like whining because I'm a smoker and there are "smoking is bad for you. don't do it" signs every which way I turn. I'm obese, I'm on my way to a healthier lifestyle and I'm glad that there are people out there pushing people to be healthy. Not just sit around and whine about how it's "in the genes" and not their fault that they ate an entire bag of Reece's Peanut Butter Cups and a pint of Ben & Jerry's last night out of pure boredom. Binging, snacking, unhealthy eating has nothing to do with "genes" or bad metabolism. It has to do with the way you live your life. I'm an American by birth but I grew up all over Europe. I was always thin until I moved to the US with lovely convenient McDonalds restaurants on every corner whereas in Italy, the closest was 2 hours away. I won't blame it on the food chain either, I blame it on myself. I'm unhappy with my weight, unhappy with my clothing size and I can't blame it on anyone but myself. If you are overweight/obese and are happy with your appearance then, more power to you! I don't think every female should be model thin. But obesity is a rising issue and people are getting larger and larger, as are today's children and tomorrow's will be even fatter. I don't think bigger people should be made fun of or looked down upon. But I don't think we should be given special liberties because we are lazy and/or eat too much. Look at was it Italy or Spain who recently banned models from the runway who are too skinny? No, they didn't want fat models but HEALTHY models! Heroin chic is out. Healthy is in. Now we Americans are always the last to catch on. |
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