tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191963750219153581.post5145187996894072436..comments2023-06-28T04:45:05.319-05:00Comments on Traditionally Untraditional: Confession.Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06380933058410866261noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191963750219153581.post-11035280200995115832011-05-11T20:21:50.811-05:002011-05-11T20:21:50.811-05:00Okay - we seriously ARE twins. We both had posts ...Okay - we seriously ARE twins. We both had posts with "Confession" in the title on the same day. And I totally understand everything you are saying here. My mom hates my dad, and a lot of the reason is because he began telling me I'm fat when I was only 2 years old. So now, 30 years later, I still deal with it and always hate how my body looks - even though I am the healthiest I&#Fruit Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10747205899650070873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191963750219153581.post-51138917191444661332011-05-11T19:48:57.516-05:002011-05-11T19:48:57.516-05:00Oh, I'm so sorry. I don't think it is a c...Oh, I'm so sorry. I don't think it is a cultural thing (as in East/West) as my parents and a ton of friends have this issue. <br /><br />You pointed out you are healthy. Be proud of everything you have accomplished. I wish I could say ignore, but it always stings because it is family saying it. <br /><br />(and one of my friend's mom's pointed out to me after I gained weight Al's CL Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554609401299091200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191963750219153581.post-83977079176745514722011-05-11T18:44:58.711-05:002011-05-11T18:44:58.711-05:00Oh wow. I really feel for you. Try to keep your he...Oh wow. I really feel for you. Try to keep your health in mind, first and foremost while you navigate those waters. Don't let others rob you of that. I'll be thinking of you!misszippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16816276167373260149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191963750219153581.post-10165726320209280402011-05-11T12:35:08.966-05:002011-05-11T12:35:08.966-05:00Oh my - this post broke my heart. I hate that bein...Oh my - this post broke my heart. I hate that being "skinny" is perceived as being "perfect." I too sometimes dread going home if i've gained weight - but luckily, my parents (usually) never comment on it. I'm so sorry you have to deal with this. Be strong - you know you are HEALTHY and HAPPY - don't let them take that away from you!WannabeRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15640003639251600969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191963750219153581.post-78442115051822904772011-05-11T11:30:53.100-05:002011-05-11T11:30:53.100-05:00So sorry you're facing this. Wish I knew the ...So sorry you're facing this. Wish I knew the magic solution that would make them see how much healthier you are now.Still Runninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05167739222619636947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191963750219153581.post-62259463585393373192011-05-11T08:15:18.467-05:002011-05-11T08:15:18.467-05:00Christina, my heart was breaking for you reading t...Christina, my heart was breaking for you reading this. I don't want to sound cliche or trite, but you are beautiful and the right size for your body. Parents can be the hardest on us, and I hope your trip home is enjoyable and as least stressful as possible. XOXO!!!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01486924807669106747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191963750219153581.post-80431511324981430872011-05-11T07:45:10.750-05:002011-05-11T07:45:10.750-05:00I am really sorry that you have this cultural pres...I am really sorry that you have this cultural pressure from your family to be unhealthy. You KNOW what is best for you. If you can hold your chin up and be the healthy you that you are and be proud, that would be ideal. Hang in there. You are beautiful!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03231464198799653331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191963750219153581.post-33745545533444052732011-05-11T07:03:17.857-05:002011-05-11T07:03:17.857-05:00Parental approval is a powerful stress. :-( As m...Parental approval is a powerful stress. :-( As much as writing is therapeutic, have you ever considered counseling or a support group? I saw a counselor for a while to help me deal with stress and it was such a positive experience. It helped that I made time to talk and be heard each week. <br />Lots and lots of hugs!Sarah Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17937464974985509562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191963750219153581.post-19990683289411820782011-05-11T06:31:15.770-05:002011-05-11T06:31:15.770-05:00Sending you a big hug! That has got to be hard to...Sending you a big hug! That has got to be hard to deal with. Please eat. You are healthy, you are strong, and we all support you. I know what you mean about wanting to please your parents, but hopefully they will begin to see that rail-thin is not the way to go. Thinking of you... have a great day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191963750219153581.post-46430064769552220592011-05-11T06:15:47.665-05:002011-05-11T06:15:47.665-05:00Good for you for putting it out there. The first s...Good for you for putting it out there. The first step in change is self-awareness. Like you, it sometimes helps me to write out my feelings. Thinking of you and also knowing you will eat a big healthy meal today b/c we will all be waiting for your next post :-) Hugs to you....Kristan Shimpihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04417475185078076257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191963750219153581.post-57866609474499588312011-05-11T05:33:05.290-05:002011-05-11T05:33:05.290-05:00omg. i have sooo many comments to this.
this topi...omg. i have sooo many comments to this. <br />this topic feels very personal to me after having lived in south korea for 2 weeks. i will email u my thoughts, so i dont know if there is enough space here to let everything i need to say.<br /><br />but dont worry. pls eat. i will be angry if u dont at least 1 time have some mcdonalds pancake. <br />u r a strong and beautiful woman. u r an athlete Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191963750219153581.post-60692300562714528672011-05-11T05:09:46.693-05:002011-05-11T05:09:46.693-05:00Oh Christina, I don't even know what to say......Oh Christina, I don't even know what to say... your post makes me sad and I can't believe that your parents care so much about your weight. It counts who you are and not how much your weight is. But I guess it's the different culture. In Germany it's also common: the skinnier the prettier. I don't believe in that at all!!! I believe that a beautiful person believes in herself,Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16424857708298442926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191963750219153581.post-90320412127605679682011-05-11T01:57:30.184-05:002011-05-11T01:57:30.184-05:00Sorry to hear about this stress you are under and ...Sorry to hear about this stress you are under and realise the difficult situation you face but be strong and be yourself. Let people see that you are happy eatng and running and be proud of what you have achieved so far and are going onto achieve - my thoughts are with youAlan Denthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03758008919980402125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191963750219153581.post-35483149618030515692011-05-10T23:12:00.906-05:002011-05-10T23:12:00.906-05:00Wow, Christina. I am so sorry to hear about your f...Wow, Christina. I am so sorry to hear about your family's preoccupation with your weight! How have you responded in the past? I would break down and cry! Would seeing you cry shut your parents up? I really, really don't want to see you driven back to disordered eating, girlfriend. This situation sounds AWFUL, and I'm not sure how I'd deal.<br /><br />I was an emotional mess after financecupcakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03781586611582887524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191963750219153581.post-52548195412661051132011-05-10T22:32:35.712-05:002011-05-10T22:32:35.712-05:00Sending you a HUGE hug! I don't know if your ...Sending you a HUGE hug! I don't know if your family reads your blog, but they *need* to read this. I second the comment above - obviously it's hard because it's family, but show them how proud of yourself you are and let them know that it is what makes you happiest.Alannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18070114754938223299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191963750219153581.post-81985335112815252142011-05-10T22:13:23.825-05:002011-05-10T22:13:23.825-05:00Oh sugar, what a hard place you are in! We will al...Oh sugar, what a hard place you are in! We will always look for approval from our parents - mo matter how old, or how independent we get. But sweetie, you KNOW what you need for your body to be healthy. You probably aren't going to change their minds, sadly, but stay strong. Bring your medal, your race bib, photos from your races. Let them see that smile you get from a sense of accomplishmentThat Pink Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16293455614178904012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191963750219153581.post-78870388830831882342011-05-10T21:53:52.959-05:002011-05-10T21:53:52.959-05:00I cannot imagine the stress and pressure you'r...I cannot imagine the stress and pressure you're feeling. I urge you to please take care of yourself and be true to who you want to be. And, yes, I'll be checking in to see that you're eating tomorrow!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176401115805884697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3191963750219153581.post-21194813436911847932011-05-10T21:52:28.104-05:002011-05-10T21:52:28.104-05:00I am so sorry you are having to deal with all of t...I am so sorry you are having to deal with all of this...I will be reading tomorrow to make sure you eat :D I hope that this all turns out well for you. I will be thinking good thoughts.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00819899629984461649noreply@blogger.com