Why We Need to Say Goodbye to ‘Nothing Tastes as Good as Thin Feels’

The phrase “Nothing tastes as good as thin feels” popped into my head this morning during yoga. As I held my triangle pose, I glanced at my arm, noticing the muscle I’ve finally started to develop. But instead of celebrating that progress, my gaze fell on the sagging skin that comes with age. It’s frustrating how my mind still defaults to focusing on the flaws, even in a fleeting moment.

This mantra was a staple for a generation, and it makes me incredibly angry that it remains lodged in my mind, even as I enter my 40s. We were sold a bill of goods; now our kids face the same harmful messages, just repackaged in newer, shinier forms. I want to shout that so many things taste just as good as thin feels!

Consider the joy of eating ice cream on a warm summer day with your kids, laughing as it melts down their arms. Or the comfort of a plate filled with turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes enjoyed around a table with loved ones. The first spoonful of soup after being ill, a warm cup of coffee with cream to start the day, or biting into a crisp apple fresh from the orchard—these moments bring immense happiness, far beyond any fleeting satisfaction of being thin.

Whoever coined that phrase? A liar. Life tastes infinitely better than the restrictive notion of being thin. Why did we ever desire to shrink ourselves, to minimize our existence in this world? It’s absurd. Unfortunately, this harmful mindset still permeates our children’s lives. Even as we attempt to promote strength over thinness, the ideal of “strong” still often veers into the territory of unrealistic body standards.

If we struggle with these thoughts, imagine the impact on our children. We must champion a new message, one that counteracts the noise they receive from the world. We need to uproot our own perceptions and communicate to them that they are perfect exactly as they are.

Let’s stop wasting time fixating on labels like “thin” or “fat.” Instead, let’s cleanse our minds of the notions that dictate our bodies must be dieted or exercised into compliance. Health comes in many forms, and striving for thinness should never be a priority.

Let’s savor life and appreciate these bodies that love, nurture, dance, cook, and embrace those around us. None of these experiences hinge on being thin. We are worthy just as we are in this moment. As we are created, we should rejoice in our existence.

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Why We Need to Say Goodbye to ‘Nothing Tastes as Good as Thin Feels’

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