This is upsetting. As someone who has a long history of being NOT SO KIND to herself, I find this incredibly difficult to digest. Training a group of people all in a systematic, uniform way is not only the wrong way to go about it, but harmful, especially if it involves measurements that can trigger self loathing or worse. My best friend was an olympic level gymnast and I vividly recall their coach making them wear tied strings around their waists to monitor their weight. It was awful in the 80's and 90's and it's awful now. I'm truly happy to hear that there are those that not only disagree but fight against it.
But on a side note, I’m sorry about your bad week. Hopefully everyone is feeling better and the other things have gotten sorted.❤️
Almost feeling like half myself again after sleeping for about 18 hours
The worst. Glad you’re seeing the other side of it.
This is upsetting. As someone who has a long history of being NOT SO KIND to herself, I find this incredibly difficult to digest. Training a group of people all in a systematic, uniform way is not only the wrong way to go about it, but harmful, especially if it involves measurements that can trigger self loathing or worse. My best friend was an olympic level gymnast and I vividly recall their coach making them wear tied strings around their waists to monitor their weight. It was awful in the 80's and 90's and it's awful now. I'm truly happy to hear that there are those that not only disagree but fight against it.
It's rotten and I'll add that dudes do not talk about body issues and it's particularly harmful. I plan to address that one soon.