what if it weren’t so bad being fat? A new perspective from a newbie
I'm new here and here is my struggle:
What if the health problems associated with being overweight weren’t as bad as everyone says?
What if being fat didn’t look unattractive?
What if it weren’t harder to get around, just different?
What if people didn’t judge those of us who happen to be bigger?
Sit with those thoughts for a few moments. That’s what I have been trying to do. Don’t argue with them. Just let them sink in.
Now, how do you feel?
I feel much better. I feel, ironically, like a weight is being lifted from me. I’m not saying my “what ifs” above are true or accurate. But I am saying that if I believe them to be true, I feel vastly better.
I feel empowered. I want to get out and do things. I want to move my body. I feel better about my body. I feel better about how I look. I might even look a little pretty. I might want to take a walk - not to lose weight, but because I like it. I might want to eat spinach. (Maybe). I might have a cookie as well, but probably only one or two cookies, and not ten.
Again, I’m not saying those “what ifs” are true. But I find believing them to be liberating, empowering and helpful. How about you?
Anyway, that's how I am currently trying to understand my weight. Feel free to check out my blog in my profile or continue the conversation with me here!
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