Stop Cursing Your Body
By: Asad Modassir
Tags: Body Positive, Awareness, Mental Health, Health, Fat Shaming

“The present scenario of health and shape is pretty complicated…”

There are millions of thought-provoking fitness blogs that are making thousands of people extra cautious about their health. In other words, people are stressing themselves over their health. Well, it is necessary to maintain a healthy life and everyone should do it. But, overthinking about such issues can induce negative effects on both psychological and physiological levels.

We all possess different body types, some people may grow up with some extra weight and some others may grow to look like a Greek God. Many reasons add up to the possibilities of various body types. The most common reasons are genes and lifestyle.

Reasoning

You must be thinking these can’t be the only reasons that contribute to the body type. But logically these are the best reasons to describe a person's shape, size, and health. You can take the example of physicians “why do you think they can diagnose any disease just by listening to the symptoms?”

The answer to this question is they do not concern and stress over thousands of parameters. If they do so, then the process of diagnosis will become complicated and lengthy. Similarly, when it comes to your shape or concerns related to health, then you should stick to certain parameters.

Present Scenario

Presently every other person wants to have a chiseled jawline, well-carved obliques, strong calves, abs, and whatnot. These are some of the bodily attributes that are found attractive to the majority of people across the globe. This is why you will seldom find a plus-size model on Instagram, magazine covers, and various advertisements. No matter wherever you go, you will find a slim and well-maintained model flaunting a pair of skin-tight jeans or a denim shirt.

This culture of appreciating only the well-built people is slowly intoxicating the thoughts of people. Nowadays you will find numerous posts about fat-shamming. Why do you think it is becoming more relevant day by day?

The best reason is that many people are brought up with a negative mindset about over-weight people. They will not bother to know the reason behind a person’s obesity. Rather, they will directly taunt a person for being obese. Obesity is indeed bad, but most of the time over-eating is not the only reason to gain weight.

The Consequences

Now, many people who are obese, and get constantly fat-shammed are becoming more insecure. Such, insecurity leads them to try numerous procedures. And unfortunately, many others curse themselves and wish to die.

What should you do?

If you are fat and want to get lean, then you can surely do that, but do not get influenced by others. Start doing some exercises and remember do not push yourself too much. Take baby steps and then build your core stronger enough to do gain your momentum and goal.

Never Fall for the Short Cuts

You may have been through a lot of videos claiming “weight loss in a month” or so. In reality, losing weight is like running a marathon not, it is a long journey. And if you want to achieve your goal then never limit your mind and do not let anyone do the same. It takes at least 8 months for the body to breakdown the fat and increases metabolism. So, just do it and think later.

Conclusion

The human body acts gradually, so you should understand your body first. So, instead of cursing your body, just try to listen to your body.