Weird issue- anyone feel the same?

[jenedreamer]

I have a strange issue that I fight with every time I try to lose weight and get in shape. There are a couple of problems. One, my SO...he's always commenting on thin women about how he doesn't find that body type attractive, he likes curves and women of average weight, and doesn't like women too muscular. Not that he wouldn't find me attractive anymore if I lose the weight and get in shape, because I know he still would, nor am I changing or not changing my body for him. I think once I start my exercise program and I'm seeing the results, I get a bit scared that I'm going to end up thin and muscular and lose the curves I once had, soo...I start eating junk again. Does that sound crazy or what?

The other issue is with myself and the standards of beauty that are set by society. I've really come to love and appreciate my body at a healthy size 12 and sometimes feel that living in often looks-focused Los Angeles I really like representing that body type and don't want to change. I have to constantly remind myself that I'm exercising and eating healthy as a lifestyle choice, because I want a healthy body/mind and not to "get skinny". That's not my goal.

Just curious to see if anyone's had some of those same feelings. It seems a bit ridiculous, not wanting to be "too thin and fit" right?

 

[malkore]

Agreed.

researchers have proven over and over that a slightly overweight person who exercises and eats reasonably well is much healthier, lower risk of many illnesses, and a longer expected lifespan...than a more slender person who does not exercise.

Even smokers who exercise are better off than skinny people who are 'lazy'.

So, do it to be healthy. If you shed a few pounds of fat, consider it a bonus.

I think your SO just doesn't want you turning into a scrawny waif...like Nicole Richie.