A problem with Pinterest.

I LOVE Pinterest.  A lot.  I can spend hours and hours on there.

And, bonus, I actually do some of the stuff!  I've tried recipes, DIY crafts, and put together new outfits.  Plus I've got loads of daydreams for the house saved on there along with tips on cleaning and cooking - everything.

But I have a major problem with it.

The fitness section.  There are WAY too many pictures of stick thin women captioned "my inspiration."  There are "diet tips" on there that are a lot more like, "learn how to be anorexic!" tips.

Preston: "Somebody give that bitch a cookie."

This one just makes me angry.

Really?  Is this what we need to be projecting to each other?  That this overwhelmingly thin woman is what we think of as "fitness?"

Look, I'm ranting, and I know it.  But just when I think women are starting to "get it" with self esteem we post endless images like these.

How do you like this one?



Yes.  That's exactly what we should be going for.  What an outstanding goal.  Way to go ladies.

Now.  In stark contrast, this I like.   It projects hard work, and fitness.  It's a proud, and confident woman who isn't worried about being "skinny."  She wants to be healthy.  




So ladies.  When you're surfing Pinterest, let's keep those positive messages going. 

Stepping off my soapbox now.

Sarah

Friend Making Monday!

If you’ve taken part in FMM then you know the rules. If you’re new, please take a moment to answer this week’s question on your own blog then add your link in the comments section here at: www.alltheweigh.com so we can all see your FMM questions and answers. Please invite your blog readers to add their links here too so everyone has to opportunity to be seen. The idea is to connect with other awesome bloggers so take a moment to post your own FMM post and comment on a couple of other posts. Now it’s time for this week’s topic!

FMM: Short Answers

1. Mac or PC?  PC
2. Do you paint your own nails? All the time
3. Beach or mountains?   River
4. What’s the title of the book you’re currently reading?  In Defense of Food
5. Do you dance? Do I? Yes.  Do it well? No.
6. CNN or Fox News?  NPR
7. Do you ride a bicycle? Yup
8. Do you get a yearly flu shot? Yup
9. Best movie you’ve seen in 2012? I've only seen one - Larry Crowne.  So, Larry Crowne.
10. Do you prefer to workout at home or at the gym? I run.  Outside. <-- ditto, but I spend a lot of time at the gym too during the winter when it's dark.
11. Last airport you were in?  RD
12. Married or single?  Married!
13. iPhone or Android? iPhone
14. Do you prefer to be in pictures or taking pictures?  Taking them!
15. Favorite brand of sneakers?  Brooks
16. Do you like snow? Meh.  Only in Utah.  I'm spoiled.
17. Do you have/want to have kids? Sure. Maybe someday.
18. Summer or Winter?  Summer
19. Do you know how to swim? Yep. 
20. Do you prefer to shop in store or online?   Online!

Now it’s your turn to answer this week’s questions!