Operation Beautiful

I discovered http://operationbeautiful.com today.

It's mission is to end "fat talk" and let people know in random acts of kindness that they are beautiful. It makes me want to join in, and leave a random note for girls in a bathroom somewhere...

I love this paragraph: "So, what do we really mean when we say, "I’m so fat"? We actually mean that we are FULL WITH AN EMOTION. Oftentimes, it’s shame. Or sadness. Or fear. Why do we express our inner turmoil by hating our bodies? Because that’s what Fat Talk and society tells us to do. Don’t admit you’re scared, just feel fat! Don’t admit you’re lonely or depressed, you’re just fat! We can deal with ugliness, we cannot deal with weakness. The next time you feel the urge to say, "I’m so fat," think about what you REALLY mean. By berating your body, you aren’t doing any favors. But by honoring your emotions, you’re living a happier, more honest life."

It's very true. Fat talk is just another way to lie, and lies are just emotionally draining amongst other things. Because in all honesty, eating something does not make you fat immediately. That is just impossible.

I'm sick of fat talk. I'm sick of partaking in it, and having to listen to it. It's just blatant misinformation. When you say it, it's not only hurting yourself, but hurting other people around you. There seems to be no positive in this action. I don't want to be lied to, I want to stop lying to myself.

That is all. x