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Body Shaming and What it says about you!
In a generation filled with social media and fitness models, body shaming exists more than ever! People think that their opinions matter even if it hurts. A comment is easy when there is no face to look at. A troll is easy when you can create a name. Trust me, we have all read those hate comments rather than focusing on the good comments!
People think that body shaming is just an excuse to voice a “healthy” opinion when in fact, it just does not benefit anyone. Here are 5 reasons why body shaming is never appropriate:
1. Body Shaming can affect someone’s well-being
Fat shaming, body shaming, shaming in general! Any form of negativity can really impact someone. A small opinion can outrage the biggest ego of a person because of their experience with body shaming. People think that an opinion is relevant if it seems “helpful”. The opinion might seem helpful when in face it’s not worth sharing if the person is happy. Well-being can be affected by any form of negativity. A stare, a sound or even name calling can impact on a person’s ability to showcase their confidence. Physical, emotional and mental well-being can really change when shaming is present because we are controlled to believe that opinions matter.
2. You are insecure when you body shame someone
It is often said that those who criticize others are not happy with themselves. Body shaming can reflect a lot about the person doing it. The advice you think you are sharing, you actually want for yourself. People share opinions that are shared to them. The only reason someone would feel like sharing negativity is because they are exposed to it from somewhere else. Always remember that what someone says about you is a reflection of what they think of themselves! It is never really about you!
3. You are projecting your insecurities on someone else
We all have insecurities and body issues. We have certain parts of our bodies that we hate to show because someone either said something about it or we just never liked that part of our body. It becomes so difficult for some people to accept their insecurities so they find it easier to project it on someone who is happier! Happy people project positivity and confidence, something that some people wish they had. Those who cannot find their sense of happiness, project their mood on others by either trolling others or being jealous towards their level of optimism.
4. Body shaming can result in eating disorders, depression and anxiety
Social media makes so many people feel inferior and unworthy. People feel like they cannot express themselves. The media shows a different side of what is acceptable. Magazines, fitness models, movies and more. People are conditioned to believe that they are not enough in order for brands to make a profit. It leads to people wanting to change who they are by either eating less, binge eating or even not eating at all! The world that we experience every day leads to depression and anxiety because of everything we are exposed to.
5. Body Shaming does not benefit anyone. It is bullying!
Bullying is never acceptable. We have seen how it has affected many young souls. So many young people have taken their lives because of the opinions of others. Body shaming is no different. Does it make someone feel better to belittle someone else? Nobody should feel less worthy and nobody else should control your self-worth, that’s why it’s called SELF-worth. A person should not have the power to make you feel less deserving, even if they feel that way! Body shaming shows more about the person doing it than the victim. The way we respond to it, says a lot about the way we feel about ourselves! Kill them haters with kindness!!
