Can I take a moment of your time to complain about something? And, to you, it may seem trivial, and a bit 'first world problem-ish', but I really hate when people remark to me, "Oh, you're so skinny!". It's always said in somewhat of an accusatory manner. I never, ever, brag or complain about my body shape or size. Thankfully, I have learned that I am the shape that I am through genetics and sheer luck. I eat what I want and when I want - although sometimes it seems I eat like a horse with the metabolism of a hummingbird.
Can I be proud of my body? Even though I did nothing to achieve it? Can I be proud of that body even though it's skinny? I have a flat stomach, with a bit of pooch that comes from bearing two beautiful babies. I love that it has been resilient and amazing and went right back to what it was without any prodding from me. Is it right or wrong for me to be proud of what I have even though some women spend hours upon hours trying to achieve what came naturally to me?
Sometimes, I feel skinny-shamed. That other people are telling me "I'm SO skinny" to make themselves feel better about their own bodies and choices? Are they resentful because I drew a lucky hand? Because I have literally sat on my ass and ate a tub of frosting in the course of a week and it has affected me in no way, shape or form? I never, ever comment on someone's body, positive or negative. If someone I know is working to lose weight, I support their decision and comment on their hard work and dedication, not the results. I feel like the, "You're so skinny!" comment should be met with a, "You're so fat!" or, "You're so pale!" It's just a comment on my physical appearance that has nothing to do with my character or personality. I just wish we would stop trying to build ourselves up by putting another person down. It doesn't do anything.
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