Comments on: Let’s End the Skinny-Shaming, Shall We?

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By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 04:21:38 +0000

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By: Jordan Maureen

Jordan Maureen — Wed, 30 May 2012 18:25:03 +0000

As one of those “skinny whores”, a *super* awesome, double hi-five to you, Becca! I should be allowed to love my body, exactly the way it is and not feel guilty that I wear a smaller size of clothing. As well as being a mid-twenty’s girl also, I’m learning that my metabolism is a little different than it was five or more years ago. And while others may still see me as a “skinny b*tch”, I personally know that I need to be healthier with my lifestyle. Alas, any comment I make out loud about it to anyone, is poo-pooed and scoffed at. “I would kill to be that skinny!” “You’re not allowed to say anything about that because I’ve had such a hard time keeping my weight down!”, etc. We, as human beings, have all had enough negativity and adversity to struggle against in one form or another. We should be focused on building each other up and being gracious enough to see each others’ insecurities, concerns, or whatever as VALID. I have always been a skinny girl, mostly due to a very unstable childhood. I often compare myself as a child to an emotionally strung out chihuahua. For me to finally be at a healthy weight so that my body functions properly is a big friggin deal. But then there’s the other side of the sword: I look at spots on my body and think that I’m getting fat. In reality I know I look good to everyone else. But in my head I think “I could have a more toned stomach and butt. My thighs could stand to be slightly thinner, also.” Where is that happy medium? What is “too skinny”? When do we cross that most feared line of “fat”? Who sets these standards? I say screw ‘em all!! We should be telling each other what we love about each other: “Holy crap! I love that friggin shirt!”, “You’re hair is killer today! I kinda hate that it isn’t mine!”, “I wish my eye lashes looked like a Kardashian’s. You’re so lucky!” etc. There’s enough in the world bogging us down one way or the other, being skinny, fat, or even for loving ourselves exactly who we are. However one may come about setting particular standards for themselves, it wasn’t an easy road. Pain is pain is pain. What may not be a big deal to one person, can seriously hurt another. Someone may relish the idea of being told to eat more because they look too skinny. But that can be just as hurtful and guilt-inducing as someone inadvertently enforcing the stigma of being or becoming fat. Lets AMP UP that positive people!! These stigmas need to be nipped in the bud! WE ARE ALL BEAUTIFUL EXACTLY AS WE ARE!!!!! What business is it of anyone else’s how or why we get to a place where we truly accept the way we look. If I can look myself in a mirror and love everything about who I am, inside and out, that is enough of a feat for me to not give a crap about how anyone else may see me. Everyone’s got an opinion about everything. It’s a person’s choice, and maybe even struggle, as to how much one lets those opinions influence their self-image.

By: Maggie Voorhees

Maggie Voorhees — Wed, 30 May 2012 14:21:42 +0000

Bottom line is, no matter what your body looks like, every single person, regardless of gender or socioeconomic background or WHATEVER, has days where they hate being in their own skin and feel sensitive to the reactions of those around them.

So well said! I really enjoyed this article. Two years ago, I went to Remuda Ranch, a rehab facility for a life threatening eating disorder. The most important life lesson I learned from my time away was how important it is to love ourselves and to love others. I know, sounds like an after school special but hear me out. As women, I feel that instead of judging on another and jumping down each others throats, we should band together, fight this image shaming, and help each other get through those days when, like Molly said, we just don’t want to be in our skin. This comment is coming out very girl power….But I really think we can be our own worst enemies sometimes.

By: Molly McAleer

Molly McAleer — Wed, 30 May 2012 05:55:53 +0000

I love this piece– I have been on both sides of this argument and I strongly agree with Becca, but also understand where everyone who disagrees is coming from. It’s always difficult to know what someone who has something that you view as desirable or interesting is coming from and it’s even worse for that person if it’s being held against them. Bottom line is, no matter what your body looks like, every single person, regardless of gender or socioeconomic background or WHATEVER, has days where they hate being in their own skin and feel sensitive to the reactions of those around them.

Anyway, I’m glad that there’s a real conversation going on here and that people are interacting. HelloGiggles should always be a safe place for conversations like this.

By: Natalie Forrest

Natalie Forrest — Wed, 30 May 2012 01:22:17 +0000

After rereading that last sentence, what I meant by you deserve it is all the happiness and blessings in the world, not what people say. No one deserves to be criticized.

By: Natalie Forrest

Natalie Forrest — Wed, 30 May 2012 01:20:51 +0000

I’m very happy about this article. Due to a fast metabolism, I have always been really thin. I understand that comments about obesity are terrible and hurtful (many of my friends struggle with obesity), but I can tell you I have been just as hurt by comments made towards my weight by others and I am thankful my friends are understanding and don’t judge me because I’m skinny. Doctors have been concerned I’m anorexic and have in fact been screened to make sure I wasn’t. I’ve been called a “Skinny bitch” and people have judged me for not eating lots of sweets or greasy foods, saying I could afford to do that and I shouldn’t worry about my weight. Fact is I’m not a big fan of sweets and greasy foods, though I eat a ton. I’ve been called out on my lack of curves and been called a boy when I was in high school. It’s wrong that I hoped to gain weight and that I was so uncomfortable in my own skin. Whenever I would express my hurt over things said about my weight, people would just laugh, saying I was lucky and basically have no right to feel bad about my weight. Luckily, one day I stopped caring what others thought and started to focus on making myself happy with who I am. The problem with judging people, overweight or skinny, is it could have lasting consequences. Someone overweight might become anorexic or bulimic. People who are thin and want to gain weight might eventually be able to and then not stop which would lead to being overweight. Overall, people need to stop judging others on their appearances. My word of advice that I ended up realizing is to stop worrying about what others think of you. Be comfortable with who you are because each of us is uniquely beautiful. Enjoy who you are, no matter your size, because there is only one of you and trying to live up to societies standards will only make you miserable. I wish all of you all the happiness and blessings in the world because regardless of what others say about you, you deserve it.