I know I probably sound like an ungrateful bitch, but it really bothers me when people say, “You look great. You should not be trying to lose weight.” I know they mean it as a compliment, and I totally get that I’m “average” and within a healthy weight for my height, but when people tell me that, it’s like they’re saying I should just shut up and be happy. But I’m not. I’m not happy with how I’ve treated the body I’ve been given and the way it looks. I’m not revolted by any means, but I’m not happy.
It also kind of makes me feel bad for even feeling bad about my body. I know some people see me and think I look great. I get that the way I look in my skin is close to a goal weight/look for some people. Just because I’m not obese does not mean I don’t deserve to want to be and look better.
And besides all that, what the hell am I supposed to say when you tell me to not try to improve myself, or to not participate in weight-loss challenges, or that you wish you looked like me? “I’m sorry?” “Oh, you’re right, I’ll stop competing?” I mean, “Thank you” just doesn’t seem like an appropriate response.
Nobody is perfect. Everybody has issues. It’s fine if you don’t see mine, but let me have my issues and let me work on them without feeling like my issues aren’t good enough for you to even be considered issues.
Sorry for the rant. I’ll shut up for the night. And eat another slice of cake. Just kidding. J
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