What is Body Shaming? How do I Stop this.
If I am fat or skinny, I am a problem. If I binge or starve, I have a problem.
The tendency of judging our bodies or body shaming others is trending, and dangerously so! We form opinions about ourselves and others frequently which may take a serious turn and may have adverse effects.
Why we need be so harshly critical? Through this article let us show you what behaviors of yours are indicative of body shaming. Knowing them might put you in a better position to stop, question or correct your thoughts.
- Body Shaming – I won’t enjoy
On one hand, eating a delicious well cooked meal gives you an immense pleasure. Compliments such as “Taste on lips. Fat on Hips” get you carried away.
You lose your reason .You just see the fat on hips now, Isn’t it? While you could still enjoy the treat in smaller proportion. One aspect of being healthy is to not deny yourself small joys of life.
- Body Shaming- I would diet and deprive
Food is the main source of body’s energy. Through unrealistic calorie counting and banishing nutrients ,we stop supporting body functioning.
- Body Shaming- You are too too skinny!
If you were born skinny, it is not your fault. Nature did not expect everybody to look similar. All have a slightly different metabolism. Why should it worry anyone then?
- Body Shaming- As long as you look beautiful. I don’t care how you feel
We are to ease off the unnecessary pressure. I might weigh more, may not be fair. That doesn’t give anybody an authority to neglect my other qualities.
- Body Shaming- Judging others for conforming to certain norms
This is far from pragmatism to judge people for their aesthetic choices- somebody wants to have plastic surgery, wear high heels, tight jeans, get a breast implant. So, let them be. It’s not your concern.
- BodyShaming- Judging people in the exercise room
Ever heard, “Bigger people can’t do Yoga or Run fast on the tread mill “? That is incorrect. Fitness may come in various sizes and fits. Exercise has similar benefits on all body types. Take it easy!
- BodyShaming-Not loving our bodies. Judging people for expressing sexuality
Body shaming has turned us into closed ends. We fear the mirror as if it speaks. We are uncomfortable being naked even while we are alone. We can’t touch our body intimately without judging ourselves. Why?
The danglers we wear, the LGBT Movement we support or our sense of clothing- It is all human need, expression comes quite naturally. So, why are you judging?
- BodyShaming- Patronising Celebrities
Bodies come in different shapes and sizes, we all can’t be the same. So, get on with your own life while celebrities do it for living.
In a nutshell, we must take responsibility for ourselves and promote the regular, daily practice of healthy lifestyle instead of hyper body shaming – of self or others.
