35% of girls ages 6-12 have already been on at least one diet. Some may read that and think no way, girls that young are too young to think of themselves in a negative way. For our group project in class, we talked about how woman feel the need to be "skinny" to be attractive. Sadly, this starts at a very early age. we conclude our project by saying men actually do not always like really skinny girls.
Statistics such as these really speak to me. Not just because I think it is sad that young girls have to worry about their self image, but also because I was one of those young girls. I always tell people I was an obese child, and they laugh at me because I am very fit now. The reason why I am so fit and active now is because of all of the experiences I have been through.
I was made fun of for being fat, for eating all of the time and large portions. It was not by random classmates, but sadly from my brothers and sister. I would be bribed to loose weight in order to have things. It was emotionally draining, and my biggest fear to this day is to gain weight. But I would be lying if I said I was not thankful a little bit for being pushed to be healthy. Maybe my siblings did not do it in such a positive way, but I would not be fit today if it was not for those experiences then. I definitely would not be the person I am today either. I am not quick to judge, I am understanding, I am motivating, and I am a very hard worker.
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