This article made me stop and think. I like that.
Not one to follow the norm, I like reading something that makes me question the choices I make. I have a little spot on my bathroom mirror with two daubs of Blu-Tack. Each day, I take a motivational quote I have prepared (I collect things from Facebook and write them out once a month) and stick it on said mirror.
I find themes in the quotes that I have chosen. Ergo, they make me think twice. Once about the message on face value and the second about the reason the quote appealed to me at the time. I ask myself whether it is still relevant. The quote gives me something to focus on as I go through my usual daily routine (it helps while away the time while I brush my teeth).
The quotes can be about anything but there are times when they include a lightly-clad chick (it is no secret I am unhappy with my body since I became a couple). I can see the point this article is trying to make. Images of ripped abs and thigh gap can be body shaming. They don't necessarily focus on health, per se. There is almost nothing spiritual about them at all.
But, in moderation, I think they serve a purpose for me. They remind me of my goal and encourage me to work towards it. Like further education and personal growth, my ideal body is a work in progress. It is something I have to focus on, pay attention to and dedicate time to. Anything worthwhile takes a little effort - a fit, strong body is no exception.
That said, if the house was covered in images of thin women in bikinis I would most definitely want to hide my shameful body under the doona. Preferably with a Krispy Kreme and a chocolate laden milk beverage.
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