Comments on: 6 Things Female Fitness Models On Social Media Are Hiding From You

By: Lisa B

Lisa B — Fri, 24 May 2024 13:42:32 +0000

Monica, please know how much this has helped me. I’m sitting here crying – I’m so tired of beating up on myself. And I want to workout and eat well with the intention of treating my body well and being happy and healthy without the pressure of unrealistic visible results. From one stranger on the internet to another – THANK YOU. I’m carrying this with me (esp into summer in the south where I religiously wear jeans every single day bc I hate the cellulite on my legs so much. Maybe, just maybe, I’ll WEAR THE DAMN SHORTS!)

By: MaryBeth

MaryBeth — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 20:00:07 +0000

In reply to Monica May. Very good information. Thanks

By: Monica May

Monica May — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 17:20:30 +0000

In reply to Nicole.

I’m so happy to read your comment and glad you are past the poor body image. And I’m so proud to hear about the things you are teaching your children <3
We should all do that! Thank you for your amazing comment <3

By: Nicole

Nicole — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 08:38:17 +0000

It’s so nice to have these things confirmed, acknowledged and shared. It is encouraging and brings about self acceptance, knowing that all of this is such a common thing. I have been able to maintain my weight and dress size most of my adult life, with the exception being pregnant. I have multiple food intolerances, as well as having had a hysterectomy. I’m also approaching 40. Factoring these things into how my body changes, I’m essentially happy and confident in my own skin, most of the time. I used to have really poor body image, but in order for my kids to have self acceptance, self respect, self love and self compassion, I needed to lead by example, if they were to ever truly have these things for another person. We use the term ‘lifestyle’ instead of diet. We focus on health and well-being, instead of looking a certain way. I have raised them to believe that food is medicine and our bodies are worthy of looking after and that discipline is the key to remaining in a state of wellness. A strong body and a healthy attitude towards ourselves is so important.

By: Monica May

Monica May — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 08:31:02 +0000

In reply to Lisa. OMG I'm so happy to hear this! Thank you so much, your comment made my day! <3

By: Monica May

Monica May — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 08:27:55 +0000

In reply to Jenna. Thank you so much!!!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 01:00:30 +0000

I can’t even describe how much better I feel about myself after reading your article! I now know I look normal! Thank you! :)

By: Jenna

Jenna — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 13:11:12 +0000

Love this so much! Took the link and shared with my daughters and my nieces

By: Phyllis

Phyllis — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 21:13:38 +0000

Young teens males and fully grown men have stretch marks, too; hips shoulders, chest, arms, behind the knees, and lower back. Depends on what which body parts grew the fastest; bulking up with muscles, and even getting fat stretches their skin, too!

Thank you for sharing this.

By: Monica May

Monica May — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:42:03 +0000

In reply to Angel. So glad to hear this!!!