monk Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 The cynic in me wants to say that sexuality on TV is OK because it usually involves beautiful people...nude beaches may expose us to that undesirable element - a non air brushed body that does not conform to the medias idea of beauty....and we can't have that now!I was thinking something along these lines the other days and I was wondering if that's one of the main issue with Americans and body issues. For most Americans it seems that the only naked/near naked people they see are those in magazines all air brushed and perfect and so we're lead to believe that anything other than that is not good. Maybe if we were to accept nude beaches etc we'd actually get to see more typical bodies and realize that that's totally normal and nothing to be ashamed of.We took the family to Iceland last year and I have to admit the first time in one of the communal (single sex) showers I felt a bit self conscious, but by the end of the 10 days I didn't even think twice about being nude in front of strangers - if felt totally normal and comfortable. It was quite amazing how you can change your perception in just one week. This is exactly right. When you see people who aren't beautiful on tv being nearly nude, they are being made fun of. I don't even walk outside in shorts/skirts past my knee for this reason. 1 Quote Level 1 Dwarf Half-Dragon Monk. Monk Apprentice. My Current Challenge.STR: 1 | STA:1 | DEX: 0 | CON: 0| WIS: 1 | CHA: 0 "Do or do not. There is no try." -Awesome Short Dude Link to comment
Hazard Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 I've had the conversations several times in Europe, trying to explain to friends why Americans can have tons of sexuality and violence on the TV but not nude beaches. I've got no answers, except that we're not comfortable in our own skin and tend to transfer that discomfort to whomever...Can't change the channel at the beach.- 1 Quote You haven't seen my Final Form I Stand With Gina Carano Link to comment
SjardisDead Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 Can't change the channel at the beach.-You could go to a non nudist beach section. Quote Link to comment
Hazard Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 You could go to a non nudist beach section. I do. And those who want to go to the nudist beach sections in America can. But like accessing Cable TV, they'll probably have to pay for it. 1 Quote You haven't seen my Final Form I Stand With Gina Carano Link to comment
Bekah Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 Have I told y'all I love my new hair color? 4 Quote Druid Assassin Halfling Druid Level 16, Current Quest: Bekah Returns Spoiler Fitbit Facebook Your life does not get better by chance. It gets better by change. - Jim Rohn Link to comment
Nubbins McGee Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 You have, but it's cool if you tell us again [emoji1] 1 Quote Did I offer advice in my post? Please keep the following in mind:I am not a doctor nor any other kind of medical professional.I am not a lawyer.I am not a mental health providerI am not a nutritionistYour mileage may varyI don't do anything in moderationI have lots of injuries & if you train like me, you probably will too. Link to comment
Bekah Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 You have, but it's cool if you tell us again[emoji1]lololol at least I'm single minded in my opinions Quote Druid Assassin Halfling Druid Level 16, Current Quest: Bekah Returns Spoiler Fitbit Facebook Your life does not get better by chance. It gets better by change. - Jim Rohn Link to comment
Cupcake_Kim Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 Did I hear someone say "nude beach"? Aw man, this time last year I was on a nude beach in Montego Bay. That's my happy place, and not even being shaped like a cylinder wearing an inner tube could ruin my mood. Too bad I was too poor to go back this year. North Americans need to get over their body image issues and get on board with the nude beach, wobbly bits and all.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment
Bekah Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 The cynic in me wants to say that sexuality on TV is OK because it usually involves beautiful people...nude beaches may expose us to that undesirable element - a non air brushed body that does not conform to the medias idea of beauty....and we can't have that now!I was thinking something along these lines the other days and I was wondering if that's one of the main issue with Americans and body issues. For most Americans it seems that the only naked/near naked people they see are those in magazines all air brushed and perfect and so we're lead to believe that anything other than that is not good. Maybe if we were to accept nude beaches etc we'd actually get to see more typical bodies and realize that that's totally normal and nothing to be ashamed of.We took the family to Iceland last year and I have to admit the first time in one of the communal (single sex) showers I felt a bit self conscious, but by the end of the 10 days I didn't even think twice about being nude in front of strangers - if felt totally normal and comfortable. It was quite amazing how you can change your perception in just one week.I agree. The more we are exposed to something, whether good or bad, the more acceptable it becomes. Quote Druid Assassin Halfling Druid Level 16, Current Quest: Bekah Returns Spoiler Fitbit Facebook Your life does not get better by chance. It gets better by change. - Jim Rohn Link to comment
Bekah Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 Yesterday some guy asked me if I was single...I was not interested in him, but it was rather nice to have someone express interest nonetheless 10 Quote Druid Assassin Halfling Druid Level 16, Current Quest: Bekah Returns Spoiler Fitbit Facebook Your life does not get better by chance. It gets better by change. - Jim Rohn Link to comment
StillWaters Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 Did I hear someone say "nude beach"? Aw man, this time last year I was on a nude beach in Montego Bay. That's my happy place, and not even being shaped like a cylinder wearing an inner tube could ruin my mood. Too bad I was too poor to go back this year. North Americans need to get over their body image issues and get on board with the nude beach, wobbly bits and all.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk But then how will the poor ad industry take advantage of our insecurities? 1 Quote Link to comment
Cupcake_Kim Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 But then how will the poor ad industry take advantage of our insecurities? Yeah it would be a real shame if we took that power away from them....Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment
too_shy Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Took about two months of lurking and a new NF account but here it is. Left side pictures were taken 15 months ago, right side pictures where taken today. No idea about my body type, google search turned out to be really unhelpful! I'll try again tonight with the full picture where I don't look beheaded. 7 Quote Link to comment
insanity Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Took about two months of lurking and a new NF account but here it is. Left side pictures were taken 15 months ago, right side pictures where taken today. No idea about my body type, google search turned out to be really unhelpful! I'll try again tonight with the full picture where I don't look beheaded.Damn.... *2 thumbs way up* 4 Quote "Insanity - you make my world a better place man, you really do! That shit is awesome! :D" - Guzzi- My first challenge My battle Log: Insanity: Warrior Monk Honorary Ranger dubbed by DarK_RaideR, 1000 Pound club (875 of 1000) Link to comment
Sylvaa Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Damn.... *2 thumbs way up* Throwing this out there - when I get brave enough to post a pic, it will be partially based upon how supportive you are of every picture on this thread. 8 Quote Sylvaa's BattleLog Sylvaa's Tracking Spreadsheet Link to comment
insanity Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Throwing this out there - when I get brave enough to post a pic, it will be partially based upon how supportive you are of every picture on this thread.O_O.... wow... *Walks off with big sh*t-eating grin* I may have a cold, but you just made me feel a lot better... :-) 3 Quote "Insanity - you make my world a better place man, you really do! That shit is awesome! :D" - Guzzi- My first challenge My battle Log: Insanity: Warrior Monk Honorary Ranger dubbed by DarK_RaideR, 1000 Pound club (875 of 1000) Link to comment
Bekah Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Took about two months of lurking and a new NF account but here it is. Left side pictures were taken 15 months ago, right side pictures where taken today. No idea about my body type, google search turned out to be really unhelpful! I'll try again tonight with the full picture where I don't look beheaded.you look great! Quote Druid Assassin Halfling Druid Level 16, Current Quest: Bekah Returns Spoiler Fitbit Facebook Your life does not get better by chance. It gets better by change. - Jim Rohn Link to comment
Silo Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Took about two months of lurking and a new NF account but here it is. Left side pictures were taken 15 months ago, right side pictures where taken today. No idea about my body type, google search turned out to be really unhelpful! I'll try again tonight with the full picture where I don't look beheaded. You look fabulous. Great work! Quote 2016 goals: Hit goal weight. Build muscle.2015 goals: Get stronger, stop loathing squats and get better at them - DONE!!!2014 goal: Lose 52.5 lbs. - DONE!!! 12/13/14 MFP Link to comment
too_shy Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Thank you very much everybody! I still can't believe that I uploaded progress pictures. I usually feel very low about myself and was very stressed about uploading them but your encouraging comments took some of the stress away. By the way that's what google thinks I look like (NSFW). I couldn't find any picture I thought was close to mine. :/ Quote Link to comment
Roldanis Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 No idea about my body type, google search turned out to be really unhelpful! Body type - Awesome. 2 Quote 64% 64% Get Deadlift to 405 lbs for 2x6 - Current 260 lbs 2/16/14 Link to comment
Bekah Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Google's an idiot and that was meanGoogle image search is horrible! I was a roll of bandages Quote Druid Assassin Halfling Druid Level 16, Current Quest: Bekah Returns Spoiler Fitbit Facebook Your life does not get better by chance. It gets better by change. - Jim Rohn Link to comment
Thrillho Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Is there some thing you people are using where it finds a picture that looks like a picture you upload? Quote The cancer was aggressive, but the chemotherapy was aggressive, as well. There was aggression on both sides. Link to comment
Hit Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 google reverse image search. Quote It's the moose on the inside that counts. Link to comment
Thrillho Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 ... I don't know how I didnt know that. Awesome. Quote The cancer was aggressive, but the chemotherapy was aggressive, as well. There was aggression on both sides. Link to comment
Bekah Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 fyi google reverse image search only works on Chrome based mobile devices, so if you have an iAnything it wont let you use it. Quote Druid Assassin Halfling Druid Level 16, Current Quest: Bekah Returns Spoiler Fitbit Facebook Your life does not get better by chance. It gets better by change. - Jim Rohn Link to comment
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