“No matter what a woman’s appearance may be, it will be used to undermine what she is saying and taken to individualise – as her personal problem – observations she makes about the beauty myth in society.” ― Naomi Wolf
My heart is beating faster than ever. Maybe I should check my blood pressure now, maybe it is so high that it would explode. Oh god, the last month’s extra cheese pizza seems like grease within the body god save me. No, these aren’t my workout scenes, these are my weight checking scenes. So many thoughts in those 20 seconds 😀
And I put on 2Kgs! The pretty peach dress won’t fit and that aunty is going to spot out like Sherlock Holmes, followed by a lecture about wedding and dressing. I make a silent prayer that I steer clear of any discussion about my weight and lectures on how it is important it is to put on the makeup and stay slim and trim.
Once you enter your twenties, the “weight issues” starts. There are two issues here. We could put on weight due to hormonal imbalances or because of the busy lives and sedentary lifestyle. You also could slim down either because you are fed up of body shaming or/and because you realise how important it is to stay healthy.
My twenties have introduced me to a new set of nosy people, who sniff out extra weight from miles, greeting me with weight lecture and ending with heavier advises. While it is essential, that people in twenties realise the importance of a healthy life and staying fit, I would never shed or gain to fit in others expectations.
If you have beautiful curves, people aren’t happy and if you don’t people aren’t happy either. That is why the trick is to keep calm, eat your favourite chole bature and then wake up the next day to work out 🙂
This GIF on mind right now:
LOVE the gif! And yes, it is possible to become obsessed with your weight – and what other people say of it. Don’t listen! If you know you need to lose weight (for yourself – not for others) then choose a simple diet and go about it gently. Don’t go crazy. You’ll only binge in a few days and undo all the good you’ve done! W is for Watch that Word-count as you Build a Better Blog. #atozchallenge
Put on 2kg doesn’t sound interesting in terms of weight losing attempts.But,still you enjoyed your time among food choices 🙂 Though I am not overweight,there are times I listen to my mind and eat more which I want to taste… 🙂
Weight is a subject matter of personal perspective. So be calm and keep doing what you do best
Wonderful
So true. It’s all about how you feel. I’m trying to lose weight right now too. Though I hesitate to say “lose weight” because, to me, it’s not about the number on the scale. In fact, I hid my scale so I wouldn’t feel tempted to weigh myself and judge myself based on the number.
I just wasn’t feeling great and I knew I wanted to change something in my diet and workout routine.
Don’t get too obsessed with your weight. You are beautiful 🙂
This is so true. Keep weight in check. Not sure what others would think, but it’s definitely good ..:)
Sigh… 2 kgs… those are my good days. I have had bad weight issues for decades. like the universe, I just keep expanding 🙁
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I’ve noticed a lot lately how sometimes someone will try to bring someone down because they are too small or what they consider too fat… We are all perfect on our own terms.
Hi, keep on doing it. No stops. No excuses. No explanations. Go get it done day by day. I wish you all the best. Dominik
Do what feels right for you and do not allow anyone to pressure you into doing anything! You are beautiful just as you are!
We definitely should not be trying to shame anyone. Encouragement is good. Although don’t let encouragement turn into nagging either. It’s such a delicate balance.
so cute… I always believe that “Taking care of yourself is the best selfish thing you can do…
Woot.. woot 🙂
Great lesson to remind us not to be obsessed with the numbers! Love it! esp the gif.
I’m about to hit 24 and have really noticed this! Especially since I started my office job. Hard to not think about it!
Cute gif. Yes being obsessed with number and stressing about your weight, will also hinder you from losing weight. Everyone always has something to say, but they need to take a looking the mirror as well. Thanks for sharing and good luck!
Weight is a subjective issue! One should try to stay healthy and fit no matter what your body type is!