Healthy Talking vs. Fat Talking!!! What do you do?

This post is taken from an article I read in Self Magazine not to long ago.  It was talking about what they called.... "Fat Talk".  Of course the titale  intriged me so I read it.  I was amazed at how guilty I was while reading it.  It was so true of me. It was true of others to I am sure.  It was just amazing and I loved the thoughts and ideas that they posed.  It was for sure something to think about. 

First...
When someone says something to you like......  "You are really looking great!  Have you lost weight?"
Our response is....  "I guess so, but I still have this roll around my bell.  Ugh!!"
Instead, try- Thanks! I feel great.  I've been working our and eating healthfully"
Point- Body bashing reinforces poor body image.  Learn to take a compliment.

Second
When someone says something to you like.... "I am ridiculously ginormous today."
Our response is ..... "I know what you mean.  I'm feeling pretty bloated myself"
Instead, try- "Going to the gym always makes me feel better.  Want to take a hot-yoga class later?"
Point- Fat talk fuels more fat talk, leaving you both feeling insecure or guilty.

Third
When someone says something to you like...."Have you seen Peg lately?  She's gotten huge!"
Our response is ......" I'm not suprised.  She's been stressed and is eating a ton."
Instead, try...." I hope everything's OK with her.  She's usually so healthy."
Point- Beware body gossip: It may leave you worrying what pals say about you.

Fourth
When someone says something to you like...."I'd kill to have Gwyneth's abs."
Our response is...."Me too! She looks amazing.  I wish I could rock a six-pack."
Instead, try...." Hey, if we could afford to have a trainer on speed dial, we'd all have those abs, too."
Point- Comparing yourself with someone slimmer ultimately brings you down.-

This was a GREAT article.  It had a lot of really good points to it.  This was just part of it.  I may share more later when I can.