Comments on: Beauty, Weight, & Body Image: Talking About Prevention

By: mamaV of mamaVISION blog

mamaV of mamaVISION blog — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 01:23:42 +0000

Hi Merry Mary: Thanks for your support for our upcoming panel…its been a long time in the making and we are really excited about it.

Your point about no one stepping in to counter your negativity is KEY. During the session we intend to really hone in on this- those of us who are passionate about the body image topic need to step up, take some chances, and start influencing the girls in our lives…from our daughters, to nieces, to the next door neighbor.

This is a lot harder to do than it sounds (I have been at it a while). When an opportunity presents itself, I have found that I kind of freeze, thinking “is this my business? will parents be mad? will the girl freak out?”

But ultimately, we need to take that chance, because I have absolutely no doubt in my mind it matters. More than matters – it saves lives.

Take care and nice to meet you!!
mamaV

mamaV of mamaVISION blog’s last blog post..Image Consulting For Kids

By: Claire Mysko

Claire Mysko — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:59:51 +0000

Wow, what a great post. And thanks for helping to spread the word about the BlogHer panel! I wish everyone could read about your experience in middle school and understand how much power and what a deep and lasting impression people's weight comments can have--especially at that age, when girls are so vulnerable and eager to gain acceptance. I am so glad that you found your voice, and that you are continuing to use it to make positive changes in the world! Claire Mysko’s last blog post..5 Ways to Help Girls Resist the Pressure to be Perfect

By: FLG

FLG — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:58:31 +0000

I've thought about what I'd tell myself if I got a change to go back in time, and honestly I have no idea. I've thought about what I'd tell someone else, and I have no idea. Advice can only go so far. I think being an example can help. And maybe more than advice, time. Spending time with them to help them, figuring out what ways they can help themselves, etc. It's a tough prospect to alter someone's view of themselves. Great post :) FLG’s last blog post..C25K and Award

By: Miz

Miz — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:39:22 +0000

back and reading. thanks again. Miz’s last blog post..Guest Post: Marsha Hudnall

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:41:53 +0000

I never knew any different, I was an obese kid, teenager and young adult... I taught myself in my early twenties what it meant to take care of myself and my body all the way from 345 to 155. Hindsight is 20/20 especially now that I am correcting body issues with surgery that some would only see as cosmetic. I wouldn't be the same person I am now if somehow it had been different. I wouldn't be the person who wakes up each day excited to be living and participating in life. I wouldn't be the person who sees anything and everything as a possibility you just have to go out there and do it. There is no sense in beating myself however about my past. I can only work with what I have now and move on in the best way possible for me. All that matters is that I am taking positive steps forward each and everyday, whether that means forgiveness, acceptance or surgical correction. Sarah’s last blog post..The Beach

By: Merry Mary

Merry Mary — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:59:32 +0000

@Steve
Hahaa. Sorry dude! This particular issue is one women struggle with more and is not addressed very well at all.

Guys can come to BlogHer too. You should come next year!

By: South Beach Steve

South Beach Steve — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:16:36 +0000

Great points in this! Of course, it makes us guy dieters/bloggers feel all alone! j/k Blogher sure sounds like a great resource for you gals. Make it a great day! South Beach Steve’s last blog post..Back in the Groove!