"She doesn't have an eating disorder, She looks perfectly normal and isn't super super skinny." "He can't have an eating disorder he eats all the time!" These are the things that we hear all the time about eating disorders and the people that may struggle with them. So often, those who don't struggle with an eating disorder are blind to the hidden world of eating disorders. Here is the truth and here are some examples. There are countless amounts of blogs and tumblrs that spread the idea of #Thinspiration. Thinspiration is the idea that you get "inspiration" from looking at other pictures of #bodygoals. This is what 14 year old junior high girls look up before they eat lunch or dinner in hopes of convincing themselves to maybe eat less or not eat at all. Simply put, this is fucked up and creating a more insecure younger generation. And now with instagram and twitter these hashtags and pictures more prevalent then ever. Our bodies will never be perfect and we are reminded of that everyday. This one blog takes it one step further and even gives tips on how one can start this "weight loss journey" and how one can give "excuses" as to why they might not be eating. These types of blogs are present all around us and they are all one click away. With this widespread of negative messages and "goals" it is crucial that we promote positive hashtags such as #bodyposi and #beautybeyondsize. We will always have an "ideal" body type that takes precedent over our physical and/or mental health but we all need to work towards body positivity.
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8/20/2016 03:16:38 pm
I wonder if the abnormalities we see in ourselves would become apparent if the media had not put such an emphasis on appearance. People need to be taught that they are beautiful no matter what and don't need "thinspiration tips"!
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Robby Bruza
8/26/2016 11:57:47 am
Thank you for taking on this issue--an issue that seems to have very deep roots in our culture and that I have personally seen affect my friends and family, young and old.
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Robby Bruza
8/26/2016 12:00:25 pm
I just thought of one more thing. A guide to fighting body shaming would be useful: powerful responses to body shaming that is either directed at them or someone else. The solidarity is needed from both women and men.
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