Thin Women No Longer Want to Hear These Sentences
Thin women are not automatically sick or unhappy. And they are tired of hearing silly sayings all the time. For example this one.
“Eat something.”
Stand still, calorie police! Unfortunately I have to disappoint you, I eat when I like – and not on command, just because somebody likes it.
“You may be slimmer than me, but I have more on top.”
Since when are we in a body shape contest? Don’t we women have better things to do than to play the competition game? For example, fighting for more equality or against sexism in everyday life, which defines us only through our appearance. Maybe we should start by liking ourselves and others the way we are.
“We now know that a few pounds more is healthier than too little on the ribs.”
One knows in the meantime also that hobby health experts, who quote unasked studies, let our stress level rise strongly. Any contact should be avoided!
“If I ate as little as you, I’d be slimmer too.”
Wow, maybe I should apply for a diet patent right away: “Eat less and lose weight”, the absolutely new and innovative way to achieve your desired weight. That will certainly be a huge success!
“Watch out for the wind to blow you away!”
Don’t worry, I have excellent traction.
“Men like to have something more to touch.”
First, I will not adjust my weight to male wishes. Secondly, as is well known, tastes are different – fortunately!
“I want your troubles!”
Now let’s start over again: People have different genetic predispositions. Some have an active metabolism, others do not. Gaining weight can be just as difficult as losing it, and every kilo too little on the scale can be just as hard on your self-confidence as every kilo too much. It is a pity that many people find it so difficult to put themselves in the position of underweight people.
“Are you sick?”
Obligatory: the compassionate look. I mean: do you have a problem? You are welcome to talk to me about it. In reality it is just insulting.
“You should be careful not to get any thinner.”
Apparently the sight of me evokes maternal feelings. Next comes the invitation to dinner – “so that I finally get a real meal. I’m sure you mean well, but I don’t need anybody to nurture me.
“With age, weight comes naturally.”
It is true that metabolism and figure change with age. But what exactly this information is supposed to help me at the moment is rather hazy to me.
“So skinny is all anorexic.”
Why is a thin woman constantly suspected of having an eating disorder? Thin is not necessarily anorexic. Yes, I do a lot of sports and yes, I eat a salad for lunch sometimes. This is not pathological, but my personal decision.
“I can’t go out to dinner with you, you don’t eat anyway.”
What you define as “nothing” is for me a satisfying meal. After all, I don’t refuse to have dinner with you because your “huge portions” frighten me.
“It’s probably psychosomatic.”
My figure is not a disease after all! In fact, stress and mental suffering can lead to weight loss. But to think in reverse that every thin person is unhappy is absolute nonsense. Thick people are often said to be funny people of pleasure anyway, while thin people are said to be us, we practice pathological self-control. This pigeonhole thinking does no justice to anyone.