Comments for Virginia Sole-Smith http://virginiasolesmith.com Body politics, women's issues, and more. Thu, 17 May 2012 19:07:47 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Why Fit is the New Thin (And What We Can Do About It) by ‘Fitspiration’: Why It Isn’t So Inspirational - Get The Sexiest Body You Can! | Get The Sexiest Body You Can! http://virginiasolesmith.com/2012/03/why-fit-is-the-new-thin-and-what-we-can-do-about-it/#comment-15118 ‘Fitspiration’: Why It Isn’t So Inspirational - Get The Sexiest Body You Can! | Get The Sexiest Body You Can! Thu, 17 May 2012 19:07:47 +0000 http://virginiasolesmith.com/?p=4386#comment-15118 [...] that look so empowering on first glance. The problem with so many of these is what Virginia at VirginaSoleSmith.com calls “a lot of big, fancy girl power talk to sell us stretchy pants and sports bras. This is [...] [...] that look so empowering on first glance. The problem with so many of these is what Virginia at VirginaSoleSmith.com calls “a lot of big, fancy girl power talk to sell us stretchy pants and sports bras. This is [...]

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]]> Comment on Why Fit is the New Thin (And What We Can Do About It) by Why "Fitspiration" Isn't so Inspirational | BEAUTY REDEFINED http://virginiasolesmith.com/2012/03/why-fit-is-the-new-thin-and-what-we-can-do-about-it/#comment-14774 Why "Fitspiration" Isn't so Inspirational | BEAUTY REDEFINED Tue, 15 May 2012 22:03:41 +0000 http://virginiasolesmith.com/?p=4386#comment-14774 [...] that look so empowering on first glance. The problem with so many of these is what Virginia at VirginaSoleSmith.com calls “a lot of big, fancy girl power talk to sell us stretchy pants and sports bras. This is [...] [...] that look so empowering on first glance. The problem with so many of these is what Virginia at VirginaSoleSmith.com calls “a lot of big, fancy girl power talk to sell us stretchy pants and sports bras. This is [...]

]]> Comment on Michelle Obama’s Biggest Mistake by Franca http://virginiasolesmith.com/2012/05/michelle-obamas-biggest-mistake/#comment-14530 Franca Mon, 14 May 2012 09:19:23 +0000 http://virginiasolesmith.com/?p=4603#comment-14530 thank you for sharing this excellent article. i am quite shocked it wasn't being published for fear of possing off the white house. Surely they have better things to do than to worry about respectful and evidence based disagreement. I also had no idea about the dangers of the biggest loser, having never seen it, though it doesn't surprise me! thank you for sharing this excellent article. i am quite shocked it wasn’t being published for fear of possing off the white house. Surely they have better things to do than to worry about respectful and evidence based disagreement.

I also had no idea about the dangers of the biggest loser, having never seen it, though it doesn’t surprise me!

]]> Comment on Michelle Obama’s Biggest Mistake by Sunday Scraps 59 | rosiesaysblog http://virginiasolesmith.com/2012/05/michelle-obamas-biggest-mistake/#comment-14476 Sunday Scraps 59 | rosiesaysblog Mon, 14 May 2012 00:54:01 +0000 http://virginiasolesmith.com/?p=4603#comment-14476 [...] 1. WEIGHT: Michelle Obama takes a rare misstep with her support of The Biggest Loser. Ragen Chastain and Virginia Sole-Smith (Beauty Schooled) explain why. [...] [...] 1. WEIGHT: Michelle Obama takes a rare misstep with her support of The Biggest Loser. Ragen Chastain and Virginia Sole-Smith (Beauty Schooled) explain why. [...]

]]> Comment on Why Fit is the New Thin (And What We Can Do About It) by Lola http://virginiasolesmith.com/2012/03/why-fit-is-the-new-thin-and-what-we-can-do-about-it/#comment-14266 Lola Sat, 12 May 2012 06:02:59 +0000 http://virginiasolesmith.com/?p=4386#comment-14266 I Stumbled on this post and must say, I was a little worried at first, at what it would turn out to be like. A few months ago I came across some thinspo pictures and thought I had to be wrong on my assumption of what it was, so I looked up videos. Turns out, I was correct. It was SO disturbing. I have suffered from an eating disorder for 15+ years and have a difficult time believing there are people who encourage this sort of behavior. The general population tends to have an extremely different view of what it means and "looks" like to have an eating disorder, or even disordered eating, and thinspo/fitspo supports this. Don't get me wrong, I'm not against being in shape or being fit or healthy. Most people take it to the extreme, making it the opposite of what they were looking for. It scares me, to think we are teaching children this is okay. I am currently in recovery, and like any addiction, it doesn't just happen overnight. It's a struggle, every minute of my life. I'm grateful to see there are people who want change. I believe everything needs to be taken in moderation, including moderation. I Stumbled on this post and must say, I was a little worried at first, at what it would turn out to be like. A few months ago I came across some thinspo pictures and thought I had to be wrong on my assumption of what it was, so I looked up videos. Turns out, I was correct. It was SO disturbing. I have suffered from an eating disorder for 15+ years and have a difficult time believing there are people who encourage this sort of behavior. The general population tends to have an extremely different view of what it means and “looks” like to have an eating disorder, or even disordered eating, and thinspo/fitspo supports this. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not against being in shape or being fit or healthy. Most people take it to the extreme, making it the opposite of what they were looking for. It scares me, to think we are teaching children this is okay. I am currently in recovery, and like any addiction, it doesn’t just happen overnight. It’s a struggle, every minute of my life. I’m grateful to see there are people who want change. I believe everything needs to be taken in moderation, including moderation.

]]> Comment on McQueengate Update: We’re Over This Now. by Michelle Obama’s Biggest Mistake http://virginiasolesmith.com/2011/02/mcqueengate-update-were-over-this-now/#comment-13659 Michelle Obama’s Biggest Mistake Tue, 08 May 2012 15:09:22 +0000 http://beautyschooledproject.com/?p=2607#comment-13659 [...] Michelle Obama fan. I’ve defended her right to wear un-American fashion designers, because she’s the First Lady, not First Barbie Doll. I had a whole lot of feelings when Rush Limbaugh called her fat. And there is a lot about her [...] [...] Michelle Obama fan. I’ve defended her right to wear un-American fashion designers, because she’s the First Lady, not First Barbie Doll. I had a whole lot of feelings when Rush Limbaugh called her fat. And there is a lot about her [...]

]]> Comment on Michelle Obama and McQueenGate by Michelle Obama’s Biggest Mistake http://virginiasolesmith.com/2011/01/michelle-obama-and-mcqueengate/#comment-13658 Michelle Obama’s Biggest Mistake Tue, 08 May 2012 15:08:45 +0000 http://beautyschooledproject.com/?p=2580#comment-13658 [...] of this blog will know that I am usually a pretty big Michelle Obama fan. I’ve defended her right to wear un-American fashion designers, because she’s the First Lady, not First Barbie Doll. I had a whole lot of feelings when [...] [...] of this blog will know that I am usually a pretty big Michelle Obama fan. I’ve defended her right to wear un-American fashion designers, because she’s the First Lady, not First Barbie Doll. I had a whole lot of feelings when [...]

]]> Comment on Concerns From a Fitness Professional by Stories of Substance: Body Image Round-Up « Size And Substance http://virginiasolesmith.com/2012/04/concerns-from-a-fitness-professional/#comment-12227 Stories of Substance: Body Image Round-Up « Size And Substance Sat, 28 Apr 2012 17:50:01 +0000 http://virginiasolesmith.com/?p=4548#comment-12227 [...] Is fitspiration actually thinspiration in disguise? Virginia Sole-Smith discusses the dangers of compulsive exercise, false assumptions about what is true health, and distinguishing between inspiration and judgment when looking at other peoples’ bodies here. [...] [...] Is fitspiration actually thinspiration in disguise? Virginia Sole-Smith discusses the dangers of compulsive exercise, false assumptions about what is true health, and distinguishing between inspiration and judgment when looking at other peoples’ bodies here. [...]

]]> Comment on Concerns From a Fitness Professional by Clickity Click! | The Karina Chronicles http://virginiasolesmith.com/2012/04/concerns-from-a-fitness-professional/#comment-12039 Clickity Click! | The Karina Chronicles Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:02:59 +0000 http://virginiasolesmith.com/?p=4548#comment-12039 [...] A great article from a fitness professional. [...] [...] A great article from a fitness professional. [...]

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