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Originally Posted by Milo Riano  I just feel bad whenever people equate social acceptance to weight loss. Magazines and media brainwash people that only those physically toned people are socially acceptable. |
I think you make a very good point. I've read where in Japan sumo wrestlers - I mean, massively obese men! - are some of the top celebrities in the country! I think it's our social conditioning that deems being something "right" or "wrong". Nobody should have to feel shame for having larger fat cells just like nobody should have to feel shame for having more melanin in their bodies. I found it extremely helpful to start challenging this conditioning and deeply and completely accepting myself even though I am overweight (thanks EFT). Working on the internal stuff rather than solely focusing on working out and eating right has been incredibly helpful for me.
Losing excess body fat to me just seems reasonable on many levels. My clothes are purchased based on what I feel makes me look OK for my weight. I have a few pairs of jeans and mostly wear black polos. I've tried button up shirts and lighter colors etc. but nothing seems to sit right like a plain black polo. So for me it'd be really nice to be able to have more clothing choices for sure!