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PrintableRhondab said: Krystal666 said: Wow...that sounds like alot to deal with. It's important to remember that looking and being healthy also has alot to do with how you feel on the inside and if you are nurturing yourself from within and also taking care regarding your psyche. When these are all in balance looking great on the outside is pretty effortless.  I used to bury my feelings with food alot...I always knew when I was really depressed and in a "funk" when I gained extra pounds. They always have just come off easily when I'm feeling happy and at peace because I'm motivated to take care of myself and my enviroment. I really have to be concious NOT to abuse food when I am feeling lost, insecure or upset.  Also, my issue isn't with being "pretty". I don't feel ugly but out of balance with what is supposed to be considered "right" and "proper". It is right to have a certain look and wrong not to. I don't know if that makes any sense but it does in my head.  .I think as a group this is an important issue for alot of African Americans. It seems like alot of them have been concerned with appearance...making sure their hair looks well maintanced, their clothes match, they look clean and healthy. I noticed this early on with my black peers. That is because in society it is that much harder for them to prove themsevels because we live in a racist society and alot of them feel they have to be that much more concious of looking "togther" to be taken seriously. But anyway, yes thanks for sharing your thoughts...I'm sure black women have just as many anxieties and insecurities deep down about their bodies as we do, they just don't talk about them as much. | |
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Krystal666 said: Rhondab said: Also, my issue isn't with being "pretty". I don't feel ugly but out of balance with what is supposed to be considered "right" and "proper". It is right to have a certain look and wrong not to. I don't know if that makes any sense but it does in my head. .I think as a group this is an important issue for alot of African Americans. It seems like alot of them have been concerned with appearance...making sure their hair looks well maintanced, their clothes match, they look clean and healthy. I noticed this early on with my black peers. That is because in society it is that much harder for them to prove themsevels because we live in a racist society and alot of them feel they have to be that much more concious of looking "togther" to be taken seriously. But anyway, yes thanks for sharing your thoughts...I'm sure black women have just as many anxieties and insecurities deep down about their bodies as we do, they just don't talk about them as much. more than you believe | |
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