tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post4015893497473138276..comments2023-11-23T01:43:46.926+00:00Comments on Bohemian Bloomers: Body PositivityAmy Asphodelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11421175277346067388noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-15061555386162516142014-02-25T17:09:27.010+00:002014-02-25T17:09:27.010+00:00To a certain extent we are too sensitive to fat. ...To a certain extent we are too sensitive to fat. I mean, if it impacts your health then it is a problem but having a bit of stomach fat isn't going to harm anyone. Besides, someone else's health isn't going to effect me, you, or anyone other than themselves. If they are happy you should just back off. As for people who want to be healthy, dieting isn't the way to go unless you are obese to begin with. Excising regularly and eating a healthy well-balanced diet is the way to go. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04131769785097789518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-29163334811552343672012-12-12T11:27:23.725+00:002012-12-12T11:27:23.725+00:00Thank you! Thank you! Amy Asphodelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421175277346067388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-10230691555749764232012-12-12T11:27:01.141+00:002012-12-12T11:27:01.141+00:00It's often easy for people to jump on the skin...It's often easy for people to jump on the skinny-bashing bandwagon, which is just as unfair on people of smaller build as it is to criticise those who are overweight. I feel for you! A male member of my family is extremely skinny but finds it impossible to put on weight; he's very self-conscious about it and won't go swimming or to the beach. You have just as much right to feel happy with your body as your friends do - don't forget that! <3Amy Asphodelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421175277346067388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-71938342990990483192012-12-12T11:24:30.647+00:002012-12-12T11:24:30.647+00:00Gosh, that's strange... I wonder if you were u...Gosh, that's strange... I wonder if you were unusually underweight?<br /><br />I agree entirely - I am still trying to discover what I love in terms of clothing and make-up but I love to see others who have used their appearance as an artistic canvas. <br /><br />Thank you, very much!Amy Asphodelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421175277346067388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-32603234128151456762012-12-12T11:22:03.306+00:002012-12-12T11:22:03.306+00:00Thank YOU! :-)Thank YOU! :-)Amy Asphodelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421175277346067388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-6753334163554236362012-12-12T03:26:28.123+00:002012-12-12T03:26:28.123+00:00Yeah... models/media contribute to anorexia nervos...Yeah... models/media contribute to anorexia nervosa (or simply put, anorexia) and bulimia (another form of an eating disorder). Obviously, diets (especially the low calorie ones) won't be very good for the body (plus most diets fail in the end...)<br />I might sound like a wiseacre doctor here, but I agree it's pretty difficult to stop wondering why our body shapes aren't "perfect".<br />Just eat healthy and exercise. Stay as you are because you're awesome! :)<br />Marmalade Marionettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08211030411688867301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-55996571982007645112012-12-11T17:57:40.348+00:002012-12-11T17:57:40.348+00:00I feel like I should say something to a post like ...I feel like I should say something to a post like this, but don't really not what to write. I guess I worry about my weight too - but in a different way. I'm only six stone four and often think I'm too skinny. And I would be, if I was an average height adult. But for my age and height, I'm actually just about a healthy weight. I do always feel like I should be less skinny, but no matter how much I eat I can't change it. My friends however, do have this slightly. All of my friends who are average weight or a little overweight call themselves fat and I think that's so sad. Strangely, my friends all eat less than I do. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-59822224777484137982012-12-10T23:54:16.425+00:002012-12-10T23:54:16.425+00:00I was considered anorexic at age 10, but to this d...I was considered anorexic at age 10, but to this day I know not why it was so- for I never truly cared about what others thought of me, I never thought being skinny was particularly more beautiful than anything else, and I scarcely even noticed the prevalence of thinness as a virtue to the beauty culture of the modern day. It shall remain an enigma!<br />Upon another subject, fashion can be a wonderful thing and not at all vain, if one so chooses to use it as an art. I wear clothing and makeup I truly love not to impress others but to express myself- I am an artist and my clothing is my painting. If it is done merely to appear a certain way then it is scarcely art, but if it is done for the reason of expression, it is glorious and creative!<br />Nevertheless, wonderful blog post! Although many speak against such horrid matters as modern beauty "ideals"- and even such "standards" existed all throughout time!- it cannot be spoken of enough, and you did a wonderful job conveying just that sentiment.Artistic Darknessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-924532286923743002012-12-10T20:49:32.357+00:002012-12-10T20:49:32.357+00:00You're welcome, Amy :)
Thanks for the beautif...You're welcome, Amy :)<br /><br />Thanks for the beautiful and positive compliment and no one is really perfect. Were we brought up to live to others expectations or to follow rules non stop? I don't think so all the time. We have our needs that may be difficult to manage and is crucial to ourselves. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-79991578594506181302012-12-10T18:22:39.138+00:002012-12-10T18:22:39.138+00:00Thank you very much for sharing these thoughts and...Thank you very much for sharing these thoughts and feelings with us. It's so easy to write about body image as a phenomenon and forget that you're dealing with real people, each of whom has their own set of real feelings. Your posts are always so genuine and from the heart! Thank you again!Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248714094339857354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-84393653541295275942012-12-10T18:16:56.363+00:002012-12-10T18:16:56.363+00:00That is an excellent rule! I love it!That is an excellent rule! I love it!Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248714094339857354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-4054637082354575782012-12-10T18:00:15.220+00:002012-12-10T18:00:15.220+00:00Thanks :-)Thanks :-)Amy Asphodelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421175277346067388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-6871554206841943702012-12-10T18:00:05.611+00:002012-12-10T18:00:05.611+00:00Genius! I love this - I've read about a simila...Genius! I love this - I've read about a similar thing called the best friend rule which is basically the same; think what advice you would give your closest friend and then follow it yourself. I love it because quite often we treat ourselves in a way we wouldn't dream of treating the people around us, right down to the names we call ourselves when we step on a scale or look in the mirror. I agree 100% with the Pet Rule. Fab advice!Amy Asphodelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421175277346067388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-36711432226847758572012-12-10T17:57:38.529+00:002012-12-10T17:57:38.529+00:00Why thank you, my lovely! <3
You can be as wi...Why thank you, my lovely! <3 <br /><br />You can be as wise as you choose to be ;-) xxxAmy Asphodelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421175277346067388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-22948142106899548052012-12-10T17:56:34.581+00:002012-12-10T17:56:34.581+00:00You are very welcome! Losing weight won't make...You are very welcome! Losing weight won't make you happy, hun - self-love and self-esteem are the way to go. Your boyfriend would probably agree that seeing you happy and healthy is far, far preferable to seeing you skinnier. <br /><br />You really can get there, you know. (And feel free to drop me a line, any time.)Amy Asphodelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421175277346067388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-45677091825727206402012-12-10T17:53:14.785+00:002012-12-10T17:53:14.785+00:00Really? Hah, that's great! XDD
Lazy? Pah! It ...Really? Hah, that's great! XDD<br /><br />Lazy? Pah! It has been proven over and over that 'diets' are terribly bad for your physical and emotional health; I think your attitude towards living should be commended!Amy Asphodelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421175277346067388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-24687585364105094592012-12-10T17:49:24.422+00:002012-12-10T17:49:24.422+00:00Thank you - and so are you :-)
Most welcome! I kn...Thank you - and so are you :-)<br /><br />Most welcome! I know exactly what you mean.Amy Asphodelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421175277346067388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-78678187554225459822012-12-10T17:48:48.762+00:002012-12-10T17:48:48.762+00:00Thank you :-)
*hugs* You may not be 'perfect&...Thank you :-)<br /><br />*hugs* You may not be 'perfect' but who is? You are much stronger than you may think you are; I wish you all the best.Amy Asphodelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421175277346067388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-932798864706356692012-12-10T17:47:42.929+00:002012-12-10T17:47:42.929+00:00Body acceptance and positivity and working to impr...Body acceptance and positivity and working to improve your health shouldn't need to be exclusive. In fact, I would say that they are two sides of the same coin as surely part of treating yourself with greater care and respect should be taking steps to ensure your future health. :-) <br /><br />Thank you very much <3Amy Asphodelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421175277346067388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-3020658931660369452012-12-10T17:45:53.502+00:002012-12-10T17:45:53.502+00:00Thanks YOU :-)Thanks YOU :-)Amy Asphodelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421175277346067388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-83059512540214583002012-12-10T16:13:33.917+00:002012-12-10T16:13:33.917+00:00Good for you!Good for you!PJ Sanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00891721759744431902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-10638927492274411202012-12-10T15:22:25.960+00:002012-12-10T15:22:25.960+00:00Some friends and I were sitting around one day tal...Some friends and I were sitting around one day talking about diets, body image, etc., and finally came up with the Pet Rule: If you wouldn't do it to your pet, you shouldn't do it to yourself. It's actually just a balance thing, but somehow gauging it by whether or not it was acceptable treatment for one's cat or dog made it easier to keep things in perspective.<br /><br />If we found out that somebody was underfeeding her pet, or overfeeding it and not playing with it [exercising it], etc., we would readily agree that the pet needed better care to be healthy. Not to be thin, since underweight animals are not "prettier", but healthy. It's easy to see that it's not good for a pet to be either overweight or underweight, so why do we have such a hard time with this as it applies to our own bodies? Little Black Carhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14313164876855565140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-67063914999714109052012-12-10T09:48:37.510+00:002012-12-10T09:48:37.510+00:00So very true.
Amy, I've followed You here from...So very true.<br />Amy, I've followed You here from the Stripy Tights blog and I must say it was absolutely worth it. <br />As usual, You deliver a most keen comment on a touchy matter. <br />You go girl! I was never into diets myself, but thanks to peer pressure I've spent a good deal of my early twenties worrying about my weight. <br />I wish I was wiser.<br /><br />Lots of love,<br /><br />NinaNina Wumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14372440229223966206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-34584219227766529162012-12-10T05:52:43.462+00:002012-12-10T05:52:43.462+00:00Thankyou so much for posting the links to those si...Thankyou so much for posting the links to those sites. Only yesterday I was complaining I looked fat, saying I'd go on a diet- and half an hour ago, I told my boyfriend I'd start exercising more. I'd even half decided that I wanted to exercise when he goes home to see his family for Christmas so that when he gets back to the flat we're sharing, I'll have lost some weight, and I'll be happy and skinny and pretty. He's never put any pressure on me to think that I NEED to be skinny- I do it to myself, and I have for a very long time. The diets, the promises to exercise more- looking at it now, for me, thinness rather than healthiness is the real goal of it.<br /><br />It's good to hear that you've developed a better relationship with your body- for me, a good realtionship with my body is a goal that feels so far away and unattainable, but as I said, the site (and your blog post :) ) help a lot in making it seem like I can get there.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03773408651568429056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-70498493848585128122012-12-10T00:12:45.792+00:002012-12-10T00:12:45.792+00:00And right underneath this post, an advert for Malt...And right underneath this post, an advert for Maltesers. Beautiful. xD<br /><br />I am a little overweight, but a bit too lazy to go on a "diet" per se - I just make sure that I don't have a cream cake every other day (but they look so appetising in the canteen fridge sdfuhsdhf) and try and walk to the train station instead of taking the bus. I too start to feel bad if I purposely restrict or punish myself.chocomentohttp://chocomento.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.com