I am absolutely not a TV watcher. (For a lot of reasons, but that is a subject for another post). HOWEVER, I stumbled upon a TV show last night that touched me so much I was shocked! It's Drop Dead Diva and follows a really skinny model stuck in a smart fat woman's body. I have only seen two episodes, but it impacted me so strongly I had to post on this blog to save the world.
1. I have sometimes felt I am a skinny woman caught in a fat body. I have felt like shouting to other people, this is not really me!!
2. I have sometimes felt like the skinny woman judged by others not to be old enough or smart enough to be taken seriously. I want to shout, I'm a smart, experienced 36 year old!
3. Some women think they are fat, even when they are too skinny to be healthy.
I want to help people have healthier body images. I have two good friends that can help:
She is a fitness queen, but I never hear her talk about clothing sizes or weight or anything.
She only talks about being healthy and strong. I think that should always be your goal. Who cares about what the scale says? What is important is if I can run with the kids to the bus stop with ease. Jessica has inspired me to do more than I ever thought I could athletically, but now I'm even stronger mentally.
2. Linda Curry
This lady has found peace and health in her life, in part by the way she eats.
Linda holds fun and educational luncheons that are DELICIOUS! I am so glad for all that I have learned about being aware of what I put in my body and on my body. When I think of treating my body right by the way I eat, I think of Linda.
For the women who are skinny at heart and stuck in a fat body, or who think they are fat at heart, but have a skinny body, I hope these resources will help you love your body--no matter what! For me, that is what health and fitness should be a product of: loving your body and taking care of it well!
I LOVE Drop Dead Diva and have seen every episode. I think it's smart, clever and is full of double, hidden messages if you look for them. (Every once in awhile they tackle a subject that I think they could have just left alone, but hey, it's Hollywood). Glad you found it, Sarah ~ great post!!!!!
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