"make over your body"
"the key to flirty eyes"
"5 mins to a gorgeous face"
Why? Why should we change ourselves to try to please others? When the only person we should try to please is God. Isent it funny how we do all these things to please other and make ourselves "happy" when by doing These things we get further away from being "happy" because we lose ourselves in the process.
God never intended for us to feel broken. God never intended for us to struggle to feel beautiful. Then why? Because we live in a broken world! God made us beautiful so why are trying so hard for something we already have?
Writing assignment--give three examples of advertisemnts that use a womans face or body to sell products. What promises do these products male? How likely is it that the promises will be fulfilled?
How do these images affect how you feel about yourself? How do these messages affect how guys treat girls? Read John 8:44. What does this scripture teach us about our enemy? Knowing that God desires to give us His beauty, how should we look at the images in magazines, music videos and movies that perpetuate the worlds idea of ideal beauty?
I, and those close to me, started this campaign in hopes to change the way kids and teens think about themselves and truly embrace the beauty that they have to offer beyond the mirror.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Assumpions
A guy came to my door yesterday. He started ranting on about children and obesity and "bad foods." Bad foods? I've learned for 3 years that there are no "bad foods" My mom stands up for me and tells the guy that we have a anorexic child living in the house. All of a sudden his lecture turn sympathetic.
Assumptions. People assume that if yours not underweight there is NO WAY you could have an eating disorder. But theres another kind of assumption. When your younger and you learn about eating disorders in health class. You learn about anorexia and bulimia and you assume that would never happen to you. At least, I did. I always thought why would you do that. But when your in the moment, it doesn't matter. I remember thinking at the peak of my eating disorder
I wonder if I could ever eat normally again...
I still wonder sometimes. I am definitely at a better place but I am definitely NOT recovered.
Think about what your like would be like without ed. THen write it down and whenever you feel unmotivated, look at it. :)
P.S
Look at me youtube channel
beyondbeautiful96
:)
Have a great day!
Assumptions. People assume that if yours not underweight there is NO WAY you could have an eating disorder. But theres another kind of assumption. When your younger and you learn about eating disorders in health class. You learn about anorexia and bulimia and you assume that would never happen to you. At least, I did. I always thought why would you do that. But when your in the moment, it doesn't matter. I remember thinking at the peak of my eating disorder
I wonder if I could ever eat normally again...
I still wonder sometimes. I am definitely at a better place but I am definitely NOT recovered.
Think about what your like would be like without ed. THen write it down and whenever you feel unmotivated, look at it. :)
P.S
Look at me youtube channel
beyondbeautiful96
:)
Have a great day!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Dancers--Watch out!
An article I found on ballet dancers and eating disorders. I want the perfect ballerina body!!! There are many poeple around us who think they are fat. Many of it come from the pressure of boys and how they htink girls body's should be like. For dancers it is different, they need to be light and liftable. Dieting comes in hand at this point but when they dont succeed they do the next best thng that they think is healthy that comes to mind. An eating disorder. | |
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Tuesday, August 16, 2011
YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!
I was looking back at past journals tonight because I couldn't sleep. I read a page from 2004 which means I would have been 8. In this entry I was basically just filling in information about myself (after all it was a new journal).
I came to a sentence where I listed my weight. I also stated that I need to lose weight and better start paying more attention to the weight loss show Biggest Loser in order to lose weight. I also drew a picture of a stick figure with a little head and a HUGE body. It was the saddest thing.
I came to the conclusion that I have always considered myself "fat" my whole life.
My advice to you friends, those who have children--Stress to them that THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL! And that its INNER BEAUTY that matters
Those who don't have children--treat yourself like a child! And remember that YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL! And anyways, Its inner beauty that matters <3
I came to a sentence where I listed my weight. I also stated that I need to lose weight and better start paying more attention to the weight loss show Biggest Loser in order to lose weight. I also drew a picture of a stick figure with a little head and a HUGE body. It was the saddest thing.
I came to the conclusion that I have always considered myself "fat" my whole life.
My advice to you friends, those who have children--Stress to them that THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL! And that its INNER BEAUTY that matters
Those who don't have children--treat yourself like a child! And remember that YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL! And anyways, Its inner beauty that matters <3
More Than Skin Deep
"The more we focus on God, the more comfortable we become in our skin" Crystal Kirgiss, More than Skin Deep-Page 48
More Than Skin Deep is a great book! It talks a lot about the difference between Skin and skin. Also it talks about the love of God and Jesus Christ.
Its a great book for girls...every girl BECAUSE every girl has a skin crises.
I truly and completely recommend this book :)
More Than Skin Deep is a great book! It talks a lot about the difference between Skin and skin. Also it talks about the love of God and Jesus Christ.
Its a great book for girls...every girl BECAUSE every girl has a skin crises.
I truly and completely recommend this book :)
Friday, August 12, 2011
the dreaded...shopping...
As school starts to arrive, there is the dreaded...school clothes shopping. Today was the start of the experience for me. I started out at Victoria Secret (why I started out there I don't know :P) Well, lets just say that was a terrible start to the day.
You walk into the store and see all those fake skinny models everywhere, that wasn't very welcoming. Of course, I didn't find anything there, so we moved to JC Penny's. HALLELUJAH! Score! I found some clothing! Can you believe it?! Anyways there was a lot that happened between Victoria Secret and JC Penny's...emotional breakdown! Nothing looks good on me, I don't fit into anything etc etc etc.
LIES these are all LIES! I ended up getting a curvy fit outfit which is OK. I was totally not okay it at first but I mean, don't people want to be curvy? I always think Im going to restrict so I can lose a ton of weight...WOAH NOW! Ed thought! Whats the point of losing all the weight if your just gonna gain it and more back! It doesn't make sense!
Lesson of the day:
Be yourself, because thats what is going to make you most attractive. :)
You walk into the store and see all those fake skinny models everywhere, that wasn't very welcoming. Of course, I didn't find anything there, so we moved to JC Penny's. HALLELUJAH! Score! I found some clothing! Can you believe it?! Anyways there was a lot that happened between Victoria Secret and JC Penny's...emotional breakdown! Nothing looks good on me, I don't fit into anything etc etc etc.
LIES these are all LIES! I ended up getting a curvy fit outfit which is OK. I was totally not okay it at first but I mean, don't people want to be curvy? I always think Im going to restrict so I can lose a ton of weight...WOAH NOW! Ed thought! Whats the point of losing all the weight if your just gonna gain it and more back! It doesn't make sense!
Lesson of the day:
Be yourself, because thats what is going to make you most attractive. :)
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Update
Hey everyone! Im soo sorry I haven't been blogging a ton latly, been really busy with babysitting and dance an working hard on my recovery. I am, however, going to start blogging everyday again :)
Heres a little update on my beyondbeautiful plan. I am going to start making some clothes. Now I know this is a far dream but my vision is to start a beyondbeautiful clothing line. I sew and knit so I think it would be great!
These clothes will not be made for size 00 models, they will be made in all shapes and sizes. Once I get an article of clothing finished, I will fit it to my body and I will model it and put up pictures :)
I have big hopes and dreams for the future!
Wish me luck :)
Heres a little update on my beyondbeautiful plan. I am going to start making some clothes. Now I know this is a far dream but my vision is to start a beyondbeautiful clothing line. I sew and knit so I think it would be great!
These clothes will not be made for size 00 models, they will be made in all shapes and sizes. Once I get an article of clothing finished, I will fit it to my body and I will model it and put up pictures :)
I have big hopes and dreams for the future!
Wish me luck :)
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Im Perfect, In Jesus' eyes :)
I know I say this all the time, but I CONSTANTLY remind my self of one of my favorite verses in the bible. 1 Peter 3:3
3 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. 4 Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.
My mom recently got me a book called More Than Skin Deep, it talks about how beauty isn't only skin deep. How God made you beautiful and that you ARE LOVED.
Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded
James 4:8
3 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. 4 Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.
My mom recently got me a book called More Than Skin Deep, it talks about how beauty isn't only skin deep. How God made you beautiful and that you ARE LOVED.
Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded
James 4:8
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