So I just spent about 20 minutes looking at some ‘thinspo’ tumblrs, and there seems to be such a stark contrast to the body-positive & pro-chub alternative. Everything is so negative and is about self-hate. It’s dark and sad.
I’ve made some healthy changes in my diet and exercise regimen recently, but it’s not about weight- it’s about feeling better and being healthier. I can’t see how so much negativity and self loathing can be good for a person, even if it does “inspire” them to lose weight. Isn’t it better to love yourself, and be surrounded by supportive people? Honestly, my choice to get healthier is out of self love, and that’s how I know it will be more successful. I’ve done the whole starving myself out of self-loathing thing, and it never leads anywhere good, even if you lose some weight in the process.
Anyway, mostly irrelevant rant…. just needed to get that out there.
