[CHAT] Body image & health at every size!
Body image is one of the major issues that we all face in different ways every day. Regardless of weight and height, it is always in our minds and we always want to be different or to want what other's have. Whether it's losing weight, gaining weight or having muscles we are always striving for what we think is better, to the point that it might break down our sense of self and bring down our self esteem
Health at Every Size (HAES) is a peaceful movement that acknowledges that it is very important to be healthy but that does not mean that a particular size cannot be healthy. It supports that people of all sizes can adopt healthy behaviours.
Accepting your body the way that it is, takes so much strength and power. Full acceptance means letting go of society's ideas of how we should be and also loving ourselves the way we are without comparison, and this is so hard to do. I'm sure if I asked you guys what do you want to change about yourself, you could write a long list without hesitation, but if I asked what do you love about your body, some of you might stop and think for a while.
So what can we do about this? How can we love ourselves more and accept ourselves more every day? Come join us in this GR session, where we explore what it means to be Healthy at Every Size, and can we sign up to this and change our lives and our bodies and our minds forever?
Before you come to the session, check this out for more information on HAES - cant wait to have this chat on Monday 4th May at 8pm.
The effects of pop culture on guys is really underestimated and really easy to over look when you don't identify as such, which makes me sad because it's not good enough that they don't feel supported/feel like it's okay to be supported
I never really stopped properly til my guy started to feel the pressure to pull of the athletica look/lifestyle. It genuinely does make him feel inadequate and that's really just not okay
It really isn't Ceegee, I definitely agree with you. To be honest, I don't think I've given it as much thought and attention as it deserves.
Wow guys, we had some very interesting and insightful answers from that last question 🙂 really made me think!
Next one:
- Have you taken any steps towards better accepting your body?
Have you taken any steps towards better accepting your body?
Well I mentioned earlier my pores. To be honest it wasn't until I saw that buzzfeed article on the dermatologist who posts videos of blackheads being popped on insta that I stopped thinking of them as huge.
I try to focus on the good bits rather than the bad.
I think that's a very sensible approach stonepixie 🙂
I don't know if my pores are big or not - it's probably best I don't find out!
What do you think about the concept of being ‘healthy at every size’ (that supports people in adopting health habits for the sake of health and well-being (rather than weight control)?
What do you think about the concept of being ‘healthy at every size’ (that supports people in adopting health habits for the sake of health and well-being (rather than weight control)?
I think it is amazing! I love the concept and not everyone is a size 8 when they are fit as fit can be. I know a girl who is atleast 2 sizes bigger than me, yet she is more fit than I am. Weight control is so dangerous because there is so much at state. There is more to a person than a number on a scale and that number may be unrealistic for their body type. This is why I hate (Uh! I used the word HATE!) the Biggest Loser so much!
So true stonepixie. I know I'm a lot fitter and eat healthier than a lot of people I know who are smaller than me. In the long run I'm hopefully the one who will benefit because I try and take care of my body
6. What are some healthy behaviours you do for your body?
- Eat well (90% of the time!)
- Exercise and stay active
- Make sure I get at least 8 hours sleep each night
- Make sure I'm hydrated
- Make sure I stretch lots before exercise - so I don't get injured
What are some healthy behaviours you do for your body?
I walk everywhere that I can and when the weather clears up, I shall walk all the way to one of my appointments because the weather is a lot friendlier for long walks. 🙂 I try to eat healthy and always look at the sodium content of those satchet thingys. Never add salt to my meals, and I attempt to exercise and like to practice mindfulness.
I don't have a TV, but the whole concept of the biggest loser is very scary! Losing excessively large amounts of weight in small amounts of time is not good
Next up:
6. What are some healthy behaviours you do for your body?
What are some healthy behaviours you do for your body?
I eat a reasonably healthy and balanced diet, (with treats too!) I make sure I move my body, by going for walks, jogs, doing yoga, or cycling. And I get an epic amount of sleep each night 🙂 I think it's important not to push your body too much, and make sure you sometimes have days of rest if you feel like your body needs it.
I need to work on drinking more water though, so I don't get dehydrated so often.
It sounds like you've found a great balance Georgie 🙂
What are some healthy behaviours you do for your body?
Sleep 7+ hours
Exercise 3-5 times a week
Eat lots of veges and fruits everyday
Stretch
Stop when I am in too much pain
Rest
