From one "fat" person to another.

Fat: a natural oily substance occurring in animal bodies. Fat: a biological component. A macronutrient. An insulator. If fat is all this, why did it suddenly become an insult? Even with all the rallies and campaigns, magazines don’t understand that diets shouldn’t be to impress that high school boy, they don’t understand that they shouldn’t advertise “tens tips to be the perfect ten.”  We live in a world where fake news governs our lives more than real, wholesome tragedies do. Why do we keep hearing about photoshopping models? Why are diseases like bulimia and anorexia side effects of high school bullying? When you’re small, the perfect woman is one that’s skinny, tall and “beautiful.” Why does the media proclaim that beauty is to have plump lips, doe eyes and bony faces? As I scroll through my feed, I see so many posts telling me how to “embrace my curves and love my body” but how do I, when I’m surrounded by a world that tells me to do the exact opposite?

Why do my friends keep feeling insecure about their weight and skin? “I’ve grown fat don’t you think?” “Don’t eat that you’ll become even more fat!” Why does society put so much pressure on women to be the ideal shape and size? The Kim Kardashian hourglass shape is awed and ogled by people around the global community, yet a hard-working conservative shy girl isn’t? Why must women be seductive and sultry? Can’t they just be confident and empowering? I’ve seen too many messages about “losing weight will make you more confident.” Women need to start feeling comfortable in their skin, body or ethnicity. Why must the media dictate how a woman should live her life? No one tells men to get silicone implants or lip injections. So, to anyone reading this; regardless if you’re a man or woman, you are beautiful and loved no matter what you look like. Never let anyone dictate how to spend your time, effort and money. So, from one “fat” person to another, love yourself. It's simple.