I do think that the media like to focus on the too-fat or too-skinny issue. They just like to make headlines, and they know that this is an easy route. I see far too many stories about how thin so and so is, but why don’t they jsut leave EVERYONE alone? it doesnt make sense.
Heh, I actually am (possibly) malnourished (specifically vit b12 deficiency) and I was underweight right from the get-go. However, it’s most likely an inherited digestive issue, or autoimmune disorder preventing proper nutrient absorption. It’s definitely not anything I did or didn’t do, however.
I see the ‘too skinny’ (and of course the ‘too fat’) thing as another manifestion of the notion that everything women do is wrong. We don’t know how to take care of our bodies and we need others to guide our wayward ways. For instance, women who don’t breastfeed? Evil. Women who immodestly breastfeed in public? Also evil. Don’t have sex with too many people, slut! Oh, but stop being such a prude. And so on and so forth. And of course, food. GUYS LOVE GIRLS WHO EAT MEAT (especially steak)! Vegetarians be damned. (Ladies who don’t want a guy too, actually) But fat girls who eat meat? Oh, THAT’S why she’s so fat. Ugh. Pig.
I’m so glad there is a blog like this. I used to be teased for being really skinny too. It’s good to know someone is standing up for the criticism we skinny people get.
Skinny Minny Please contact me at admin@myfatspouse.com, I run unfatblog.com and myfatspouse.com I would love to help your blog or assist you in posting things you want to write!
As someone who’s been both extremely skinny (read: anorexic) and overweight in the past, I’ve experienced discrimination left and right. I believe that health and happiness are what everyone – thin, obese, average – should be aiming for and no-one – thin, obese, average – should be discriminated against on the basis of their weight or appearance. It’s an approach called Health At Every Size.
oh, finally i found another blog about naturally skinny people! guess there are plenty of us out there – thanks heaps for your support also check my blog too everyone
So if all people should be accepted–thin as well as fat–why do you have a link to an anti-fat acceptance website on your blogroll? That undermines your credibility somewhat in my eyes.
13 comments
November 1, 2007 at 2:10 am
Amanda
I do think that the media like to focus on the too-fat or too-skinny issue. They just like to make headlines, and they know that this is an easy route. I see far too many stories about how thin so and so is, but why don’t they jsut leave EVERYONE alone? it doesnt make sense.
November 7, 2007 at 2:07 am
Margaret
Heh, I actually am (possibly) malnourished (specifically vit b12 deficiency) and I was underweight right from the get-go. However, it’s most likely an inherited digestive issue, or autoimmune disorder preventing proper nutrient absorption. It’s definitely not anything I did or didn’t do, however.
I see the ‘too skinny’ (and of course the ‘too fat’) thing as another manifestion of the notion that everything women do is wrong. We don’t know how to take care of our bodies and we need others to guide our wayward ways. For instance, women who don’t breastfeed? Evil. Women who immodestly breastfeed in public? Also evil. Don’t have sex with too many people, slut! Oh, but stop being such a prude. And so on and so forth. And of course, food. GUYS LOVE GIRLS WHO EAT MEAT (especially steak)! Vegetarians be damned. (Ladies who don’t want a guy too, actually) But fat girls who eat meat? Oh, THAT’S why she’s so fat. Ugh. Pig.
Sexism rocks, doesn’t it?
November 7, 2007 at 2:07 am
Margaret
Also, interesting site!
November 9, 2007 at 6:47 am
Bettina
Ashley, you are such an inspiration with this blog! I love it!
February 13, 2008 at 6:34 am
Jessica
I’m so glad there is a blog like this. I used to be teased for being really skinny too. It’s good to know someone is standing up for the criticism we skinny people get.
February 13, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Amy
Great idea for a blog!
March 24, 2008 at 4:31 pm
Milfilicious78
Uuuuh, r u like the ONLY thin acceptance blogger? U r awesome, btw.. *bookmarked*
March 24, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Milfilicious78
<3 what Margaret was saying about no matter what we do, Women are always wrong. Good point..
April 18, 2008 at 7:03 am
unfatblog
Skinny Minny Please contact me at admin@myfatspouse.com, I run unfatblog.com and myfatspouse.com I would love to help your blog or assist you in posting things you want to write!
April 18, 2008 at 9:09 am
Bee
As someone who’s been both extremely skinny (read: anorexic) and overweight in the past, I’ve experienced discrimination left and right. I believe that health and happiness are what everyone – thin, obese, average – should be aiming for and no-one – thin, obese, average – should be discriminated against on the basis of their weight or appearance. It’s an approach called Health At Every Size.
May 31, 2008 at 1:06 am
mist
oh, finally i found another blog about naturally skinny people!
guess there are plenty of us out there – thanks heaps for your support 
also check my blog too everyone 
May 31, 2008 at 1:10 am
mist
whoops, forgot to add the url.. peanutbutterlover.wordpress.com
August 5, 2008 at 7:12 am
Ben
So if all people should be accepted–thin as well as fat–why do you have a link to an anti-fat acceptance website on your blogroll? That undermines your credibility somewhat in my eyes.