Attention Class!!!
I would appreciate your attention while I jump on my soapbox for a tiny little second.... or ten.
I have a teeeeeny little problem with the issue of ... gosh, I can't believe I'm gonna say this *deep breath in*, ok, here it goes. FACEBOOK!!!! There!! It's out there! I am addicted to this social media just as much as the next guy but, seriously!! I have to say the single most irritating issue I have is young women (and sometimes not so young) posting scantily-clad pictures of themselves.
About a year ago a particularly popular exercise program/"business opportunity"/cult invaded our area. Men and women jumped on that bandwagon with the workouts, shakes and "recruiting for healthy lifestyles". These "coaches" (and I use that term lightly) insisted they could help you lead a healthy lifestyle, lose weight earn extra income...etc. etc.
Upon achieving their weightloss and fitness goals the self-worship began. ( Just a disclaimer here: I LOVE exercise!! I am a regular participant.)
What I am opposed to is the fact that these, mostly women, feel like it is permissible to post pictures for all the world to see of their half-naked bodies.
Ladies, as I said in my facebook post, If you value your marriage and respect your husband WHY would you post such pictures for all the world to see? If you have NO respect for your husband, have some respect for yourself. In my opinion, nothing SCREAMS insecurity like a provocative, seductive, scantily-clad picture of yourself posted on some type of social media or youtube.
Of course, this is all in the name of "fitness" by encouraging others to "be like you, do what you did". Can I just say an absolute NO to this kind of encouragement!!!!!!!!!!!
Do you not think our jr. high/high school/college girls have ENOUGH pressure to be thin, sexy etc.!!!! Do you not think our boys and men have enough temptation staring them in the face EVERY freakin' DAY to look as YOU bare it all!!!! They don't even have to pay for this kind of show!!! It's right there...for all the world to see.
Ladies, do you get what some sick perverted person is doing while they ogle your pictures. Is your husband, boyfriend or DAD ok with THAT!!!!???
This disgusts me!!!
You don't need the worlds approval of your body and that affirmation is exactly what you are searching for.
I know, I know... you term "us" as "haters".
And... to that I say ABSOLUTELY, YES!!!!! I hate that this society has taken fitness and made it into PORN!
I hate that women feel the need for acceptance so badly that they would dishonor their marriage or other relationship by showing any and every-one what only their spouse should see.
I hate that our teenage girls or your own children are observing this as "healthy"!!
SO,.... am I a "HATER"?! Yep, looks like it!!!!!!
I welcome your comments.. come on... bring it on!!!!
