Although this blogging is new to me, I see the point of an online journal. So, why not? I hope my ramblings do not offend or bore.
My sister and I had a breakthrough with my mother yesterday. My mom is 72 years old and a chronic dieter. My two sisters, my mom, and I exchange emails on a daily basis as a way to keep in touch. We started discussing integral health and wellness and media influences on body image. She finally admitted she is obsessed with food but doesn't quite know why. My mother never admits things like that so this is progress.
This is important because I do care about what I look like. I think taking pride in how you look is healthy but I'm not the "ideal." And, it's taken a long time for me to learn to be comfortable with that. Partly because weight was so drummed into my head growing up. Partly, because, well, it's difficult to be ok as an extra large in a vast majority of smalls. Maybe this extra large 42 year old can teach the 72 year old medium to be good with herself as she is. It's a goal anyway.
Be well.
Good Evening Ellen
ReplyDeleteI ejoyed your post. Body image is such a touchy subject and I tell you I think we all have struggled with it on some level. In the last few years , I have realized that we judge ourselves by unrealistic standards that are set in place by society. What we should realize is that every one is different and that the goal we should be striving for is health. That is going to look different on everyone. I think it is great that you and your mom and sister have something that you can all work on together. I miss my mom so very much and you taking a part in helping yours to be more aware of her health is awesome....
Much Success
Jamillah~