My Body Is Not Your Business

Something I’m really quite sick of is when people make assumptions about what I do or don’t eat. I really don’t get offended easily but MY BODY IS NOT YOUR BUSINESS. For every time I say “oh, I have a headache” or “I don’t feel so great” the automatic response to that is “well, it’s probably because you haven’t eaten today”.

First of all, you have no right to assume if I have or have not eaten. And second, you can feel unwell for multiple different reasons and it does not always stem from your diet. Which, again, I remind you that you know nothing about.

If you feel the need to concern yourself so much with what I do or don’t do with food and my body then maybe you should take up another hobby.

While I have your attention, saying “you look so skinny” is NOT a compliment! Stop commenting on people’s body size.

Here is a recommendation - Any time you want to say “you look so thin!” or “your curves look great!”  try changing the way you think and saying something like “Wow, those jeans look great on you!” or “that shirt is an incredible fit!” Expand your thoughts. 

I’m literally so sick of feeling bad about myself and my body. I’m finished pretending that I enjoy a meal more than I do just to make other people feel comfortable. And you should be finished commenting on people's body size as if that doesn't make them feel UNcomfortable.

MY BODY IS NOT YOUR BUSINESS!!!!

Thanks for coming to my TED talk. 

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