Women and Body Hatred
“You have lost weight . tell me what you do ? Is it Zumba?” my friend Radha began this conversation as we met for a brunch during Christmas holidays “Look at me so fat. I have nt had time to workout or diet ” Rina added sulking her face I decided not to comment. I did not want to get into my ‘Coach ‘ Mode And then after talking , eating and sipping coffees - it was time for the group selfie. “Ash you go in the front- we all will stand behind you” - Richa said “ My closeup face looks fat yaa and my skin is terrible.“ We smiled as we clicked pictures. “ oh shit delete the pic- I look fat. Look at my arms they are so ugly “ Revati blurted “ Yuck my teeth look bad - ash take one more selfie and my double chin oh no” Rani was so upset Can you relate to the situation? Let me tell you the truth I hadn’t really lost any weight Rina is definitely not fat Richa has a very good skin too Rani has a beautiful smile and no double chin And Revati’s arms are not huge We women have ...