One of the things I like exploding people’s heads with is the fact that embracing FA made it *easier* for me to exercise. Before, exercise was always this horrible, dreary thing I “had” to do so that I’d be “thin,” and if I didn’t get “thin” I was failing, which made me not want to exercise. Once I accepted fat as okay, exercise became a lot more enjoyable, because it’s something I do to feel better and find enjoyment in movement and how my body works, rather than an obligation I dread. I can enjoy exercise on its own terms now, and that makes me more likely to do it.
— Icprncs, in response to this fab rant on FA
Quote of the Day: Fat Acceptance Made Exercise Easier
6 comments on Quote of the Day: Fat Acceptance Made Exercise Easier
One of the things I like exploding people’s heads with is the fact that embracing FA made it *easier* for me to exercise. Before, exercise was always this horrible, dreary thing I “had” to do so that I’d be “thin,” and if I didn’t get “thin” I was failing, which made me not want to […]
6 responses to “Quote of the Day: Fat Acceptance Made Exercise Easier”
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Yes. This.
And polimicks’ rant, too!
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yes me too…..before exersize was a chore…now yoga, even if part of me is shaking like mad and i have sweat in my eyes, im stretching, opening u…reconecting…its fab….an i really weanna try zumba or something like that.
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so yeah this is off topic but this article rules..
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/02/23/ap/strange/main6235651.shtml
hell yeah, saved by her love handles. lovesit! :)
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Interesting!
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I couldn’t agree more. I work out because it makes me feel good, not out of some so-called obligation to lose weight.
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Thanks for the shout out! I’ve loved your site for ages, and am also in the Seattle area.
Geekgirlsrule aka Polimicks
Living ~400lbs 