foxinsnow's Diaryland Diary ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Cult of Thinness Hits Home for a Feminist I've gained 20-25 lbs since I started back on Zyprexa. While it's good that I'm eating again (SOOOO GOOD!!!), I'm a little concerned about my belly and "flabby" arms, as much as I am psyched about my breasts and booty. A lot of people who don't understand human nature would call me a hypocrite for having body image issues as a feminist, but-- well, they can go fuck themselves. Aren't I allowed to be a human being? Anyway, I have a handweight and I'm going to start doing some reps with that for my arms. I'm going to buy an exercise mat so I can do Martha Graham stomach contractions (it's a dancer thing), and I'm signed up for a modern dance class, so we'll see how all that goes. I'm also trying to watch what I eat and drink, and to walk and bike to places more (emphasis on "trying.") To boost my morale, I've been reading what feminists like Naomi Wolf and Joan Jacobs Brumberg have to say on the Cult of Thinness. I know I am not alone in being dissatisfied with my body. 3:01 a.m. - 2004-09-02 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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