But why wasn’t so important - the facts were still the same. I was unhappy with it. Actually, if we think about it - we’re shown it frequently in films and tv shows. Captain America starts ‘weedy’ and ‘small’ then has some procedure to become a hero. The ‘skinny dorky’ kids at school being the ones to have their lunch money taken. You get the point. With such a high percentage of kids being bullied in schools, and the ongoing effects of those incidents lasting into adulthood it’s made me realise something. We are singling people out for being different ... instead of praising everyone for being unique. I’m not stating we should all go soft, sit on the sofa and accept ourselves for who we are. We need drive. Something to strive towards and achieve. But a phrase that’s stuck with me for years and probably has had more impact than anything else. This is what got me over 2 years of putting off going to the gym. I’d think “but I won’t be lifting as much as everyone”... “what will they think about me”. My fear of judgement had cost me 2 years of time. Actually when I started I realised everyone was so focussed on their work out they didn’t even care. They only noticed me if I was using a machine they wanted! Now I’m no fitness freak, my diets alright but when I eat good food I usually have too large of a portion etc. But by working out a couple times a week on and off for the last 4 years or so I’ve made a change. Sure I’ve made excuses, I’ve taken months off. Falling off the rails isn’t the challenge, it’s your ability to get back on them again! I’m now 23 years old and I’ve just broke over the 12 stone mark. It doesn’t matter than I’m no athletic specimen. Because I now look in the mirror and smile back at myself. Doesn’t matter what your size is, what your build is. How heavy or light you are. What matters is are you happy as YOU. If not what ACTION can you take to change that.
One small step a day towards a better life is all you need. Don’t body shame ... especially yourself. Love yourself and take a step towards loving you more. |
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