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Lizzie Swift's avatar

Very relatable, Satya. My weight has always fluctuated, and I was happiest with my appearance when I dropped to a size 8 in my 40s - stress-induced, in hindsight. And yet, well-intentioned friends would look at me with concern and lament my 'too-thinness'. It was crushing. At 52, I now have a thickened waist, coupled with the pot belly and ample boobs that have always been my default, plus what I condemn as "pudgy" arms. And yet: every so often, from some very sheltered and safe corner inside me, a little voice whispers "Damn, your boobs are magnificent. Wow, look at those sensual curves!" I am so grateful to that little part of me that contains radical, clear-sighted love for this body of mine, and I am so pleased you are finding the joys of your beautiful body too. Thank you for offering a safe space, once again, for us to express ourselves.

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Sharon Martinelli's avatar

A very important conversation. Many of us are on medication that can impact our weight. I have gained almost 70 pounds in 5 years and it’s been very hard on my body. If one more person tells me to just eat less I will scream. I appreciate the link to intuitive eating.

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