Once the snow begins to melt, the overwhelming desire on part of society to melt fat kicks in fast.
Of course in today’s culture, body image is always on the mind. But with spring break, prom and the start to summer all within a few months span, the desire for a “bikini body” can get crazy.
While people were trying to get in shape for warm locations over spring break, I recognized my relationship with food was going nowhere.
So, since I went to Chicago, I was fine with wearing my fluffy coat over my fluffy rolls.
The diets during this time can be ridiculous. We’ve heard of the classic ones of deprivation, but also more irrational concepts like juice cleanses.
I agree that getting your servings of fruits and vegetables is really important. But I’m sorry, going without solid food just seems insane.
I’ve had my fair share of times trying to diet or fit a certain body type that’s idealized. But everyone should just take it easy.
Simply try to be as healthy as you can right now, and don’t worry about what you look like. If you’re healthy, you’re fine.
And diets are definitely not always healthy.
For example, the McDonald’s diet. There is no way that eating Big Macs and nothing else is good for your health. It may be delicious, but it can not be nutritious.
For the ladies, you don’t have to look like Kate Upton or Miranda Kerr. Simply look like (insert your name here). Because, whether naturally thin, thick, or somewhere in between, you’re gorgeous. I promise.
That got a little too sentimental, so let’s just talk about food. As far as changing what you eat goes, I have no idea how to implement and stick to a plan that totally cuts out “unhealthy foods.”
Pizza is delicious, and hello, cheese has calcium. Duh. Muffins are delicious, so why wouldn’t you want a muffin top?
All jokes aside, if you are living a semi-healthy lifestyle with non-excessive exercise, your body will be just fine.
So everyone just CHILL. And in the wise words of Lady Gaga, do what you want with [your] body.