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Have you came across with body-shaming?

And on which side were you? On that one who got targeted by it, or you body-shamed someone? If the first one is right, what was your reaction in such a situation? And how it affected you afterwards?
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goagainsttheflow · 26-30, F
This is gonna be long!
I have been shamed a little. I lived a sedentary lifestyle so I was gaining fat in my stomach, derrier, and thighs in high school. I never thought of my weight before because I was never a big person, and ignored my mom's body-shaming although it upset me.
My weight gain got worse after high school. I still had a sedentary lifestyle and had started eating junk food all day, every day. My metabolism is high, so I gained it slowly but surely until I had to buy new pants over and over again, to the point it got frustrating.
Then I met a coworker's girlfriend who wore these cool thigh high socks that I liked and I wanted to wear thigh high socks, too. Except, I didn't think they'd look good on my big legs with my big butt. It also made me want to wear crop tops, but I felt insecure about my stomach.
So I decided to change my diet and workout! I still treat myself to snacks, but I mainly eat healthy food, drink plenty of water, and exercise five days a week. I lost weight and can wear the crop tops and thigh high stockings, but I also became healthy. I was always tired and grumpy because I never ate food filled with the nutrients my body needed to function properly. My anemia, though I still have it, was worse then because I didn't eat iron-rich foods. I'm lots stronger, have greater stamina, and can accomplish much more than I could in gym class back in high school. I also lowered my risk of type 2 diabetes, something many of some family and relatives have.
I'm not body-shamed anymore, I feel comfortable in anything I wear, and I don't have to buy pants as much as I used to anymore, but more importantly I think my decision to change my lifestyle was the best decision I've made in my life because I'm able to do so much more than I could have ever imagined before.
Phew that was a lot!
JaneSerenity · 26-30, F
And absolutely amazing :) I really congratz you, because I am just on my way of getting healthy, and hopefully I will achieve my goals :) Thanks for your inspiring comment :)
goagainsttheflow · 26-30, F
@JaneSerenity: You're a speedy reader(or I'm just a slow one)! :) I know you can do it! There are still times when I fail on my journey but when that happens you just have to forgive yourself and try again :) I'm glad I could inspire you! ^_^
JaneSerenity · 26-30, F
@goagainsttheflow: Yeah I read a lot and kinda fast reader that's true haha :) Yep we can't stop fighting and go back! :D