In the kitchen, I find myself stretching pre-made pizza dough that arrived in a plastic bag from one of those meal kit services. You know the type—where you initially sign up for a free week with a coupon and then forget to cancel, ultimately paying for a few more weeks at a premium price. The meals are marketed as both “healthy” and “vegetarian,” yet those terms can be misleading. As someone who primarily follows a vegetarian diet and strives to be health-conscious, I recognize the challenges in balancing these ideals.
My goal is to maintain a healthy lifestyle. I try to limit my meat intake while enjoying cheese, brussels sprouts, and spinach. Each morning, I whip up a green smoothie loaded with flax seeds and chia, relishing the taste and texture. I envision the antioxidants nourishing my body. Yet, I also indulge in dessert. The enjoyment of sweets can be reflected in my physique; you can gauge my fondness for dessert by how my thighs come together, or my upper arms’ gentle jiggle when I wave.
While it’s tempting to judge based solely on outward appearances, I challenge the notion that health can be summed up by a dress size. Does wearing a size 12 or 14 genuinely indicate a person’s health status? Many perceive health through the lens of body size rather than scientific metrics like blood tests or overall wellness. Such judgments often dismiss the complexities of health that lie beyond the surface.
If you’re someone who forms opinions based on appearances, it’s unlikely we would connect on a deeper level. What truly concerns me is the perspective you hold—not merely about me, but about health in general.
When you glance at me in a dress at a karaoke bar, in soft pants at a pasta restaurant, or in my lovely green bathing suit at the beach, here’s what you might overlook:
I possess strength; I can teach a young girl to ride a bike in a single afternoon and carry in multiple bags of groceries in one trip. My mind, fueled by both flax seeds and the occasional chocolate croissant, crafts essays on love, kindness, and even loss. I can easily open a jar of pickles, and once, I carried a bed up two flights of stairs all by myself. These strengths, however, cannot be quantified by the visible curves of my body.
What matters is not what you see but the impact of my actions. At the beach, I overheard a girl say, “I like that fat girl’s bathing suit!” as I walked by. I chose to swim far out into the waves, momentarily escaping her words, before returning to shore. In my emerald bathing suit, I felt empowered, akin to a mermaid. I gently remarked to that girl, “They only make this suit for fat girls,” and while her face flushed, I smiled kindly, knowing she may not have intended any harm.
In the end, the essence of my character, the measure of my strength, and the beauty of my style often outweigh the size of my hips. It would be refreshing if more people were willing to evaluate that.
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Summary
This article emphasizes the importance of looking beyond physical appearances to understand a person’s true health and strengths. It challenges societal norms that equate body size with health, advocating for a broader perspective that values actions and character over superficial judgments.
Keyphrase: Understanding body image and health
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