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Honestly, I really don't care about the photo. But as a woman and mother in the age of digital media, I think it's important to voice your opinion on these issue. Too many females out there with self image issues, whether they are overweight or not. We need to educate more, send more positive messages.
In my opinion, the positive messages we need to send are to our KIDS about what and when to take information that they receive by digital means seriously. Because a buyer must always beware, even if what they are buying is attitudes.
I 100% agree.
You hardly ever see guys being critical of chiseled men in Men's Fitness magazines. They inspire more than deflate a male's ego.
Why can't women look for inspiration instead of tearing someone down?
Last post because this is just going around in circles.
This is not the type of inspiration we need, and I'm not talking about the woman's physique. Not the point here.
So what type of inspiration do we need? Give a good example.
As for men having self image issues, I've seen the rise in steroid use in the past two decades for vanity purposes. Still beats being obese and sitting in front of the computer gaming or socializing.
[quote=Stockyman;31866268]So what type of inspiration do we need? Give a good example.
As for men having self image issues, I've seen the rise in steroid use in the past two decades for vanity purposes. Still beats being obese and sitting in front of the computer gaming or socializing.[/quote]
I've witnessed what steroid abuse can do and I disagree.
So what type of inspiration do we need? Give a good example.
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Obviously the kind with unicorns, rainbows, and everyone kumbayahing about how you should accept yourself and everyone just as they are, regardless of whatever bad habits they may have...unless one of their bad habits is putting a mirror in front of those who have bad habits.
When I was pregnant with my oldest (29 years ago), I attended weekly seminars for new parents, and the nurse giving the lectures talked about women who used child bearing as an excuse to "let themselves go" and not even try to lose the baby weight. She said that she'd often hear overweight women say, "well, I had three kids." She pointed out "well, Ethel Kennedy had ELEVEN, and look at her".
You don't have to be fanatical about it, but I think the "hot mom's" message was not to make excuses.
Pride in her hard work is great. Yes, she looks gorgeous and fit. The issue is her caption "What's your excuse?" She is directing this conversation outwardly and therein lies the problem.
If she had just written "post workout with my three kids!" there wouldn't be a problem. She invited the conversation. Once that conversation is open, we can't dictate opinions - she's got to accept the good with the bad.
Personally, I have four kids and am quite fit, same size as I was in high school, but better toned. I have not had domestic help, nor have I lived near family to help me care for my kids.
I used to strap them onto my front and/or back and go hiking up hill while pushing a jogging stroller. I worked out at home and I found gyms that had childcare - all while I telecommuted full time. So, yes, I don't like to hear women complain "It's been downhill after the baby." or "I don't have time." I know how the picture-posting mom feels, but still, no need to gloat and no need to cast hard judgement on others. It should be enough for her that she is healthy and happy.
Pride in her hard work is great. Yes, she looks gorgeous and fit. The issue is her caption "What's your excuse?" She is directing this conversation outwardly and therein lies the problem.
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I can see where it's obnoxious, but it's branding a product...lots of ads are "in your face."
Plus, the general excuse I hear from everyone is that the reason they aren't in better shape is that they don't have time (ie, don't prioritize health/fitness). Hence the excuse.
Pride in her hard work is great. Yes, she looks gorgeous and fit. The issue is her caption "What's your excuse?" She is directing this conversation outwardly and therein lies the problem.
If she had just written "post workout with my three kids!" there wouldn't be a problem. She invited the conversation. Once that conversation is open, we can't dictate opinions - she's got to accept the good with the bad.
Personally, I have four kids and am quite fit, same size as I was in high school, but better toned. I have not had domestic help, nor have I lived near family to help me care for my kids.
I used to strap them onto my front and/or back and go hiking up hill while pushing a jogging stroller. I worked out at home and I found gyms that had childcare - all while I telecommuted full time. So, yes, I don't like to hear women complain "It's been downhill after the baby." or "I don't have time." I know how the picture-posting mom feels, but still, no need to gloat and no need to cast hard judgement on others. It should be enough for her that she is healthy and happy.
Obviously the kind with unicorns, rainbows, and everyone kumbayahing about how you should accept yourself and everyone just as they are, regardless of whatever bad habits they may have...unless one of their bad habits is putting a mirror in front of those who have bad habits.
I don't see it this way. I guess I see the "fitness model" poster as delivering a very specific message, that fitness is about looking a certain way, and doing certain activities to get that way.
Wouldn't a more reasonable message be to have the same person clothed in a tshirt and shorts talking about how walking x minutes a week will keep her blood pressure in control, reduce risk for diabetes and staying healthy for your kids?
Does someone have bad habits if they choose not to take the same path to fitness that she does?
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