Healthiness: The Best Look For Any Girl

There is this saying that a lot of girls have been posting lately, which goes, "Skinny girls look good in clothes, fit girls look good naked". It's supposed to be shedding light on society's belief of what's attractive, in terms of weight.

However, I don't like it. I think it should be focusing on healthy girls, rather than skinny vs fit.

Who's to say that skinny girls aren't fit, or attractive? As long as the girl (or guy too, for that matter) is eating and exercising correctly, then where is the problem? One of my good friends is a perfect example of this; she has been very thin all through out  her life. However, this isn't because of bad eating habits or overexercising. She actually eats more than most people I know, and is a part of her school's track team, so she is in very good shape. Yet, her nickname has been "string bean" because she is so skinny. I don't think she has ever looked bad though, because she is healthy! It can be same for the curvy girls too. Body type doesn't matter as much as healthy living does!

Secondly, if by skinny, the saying means being skinny through being unhealthy, then why does it say that this kind of skinny looks good in clothes?? Being unhealthy isn't a good look for ANYONE, whether he or she is too thin, or is overweight. This kind of defeats the purpose of the quote.

So instead of skinny and fit, I think that it should say that healthy girls look good both in clothes and naked. Everybody type is complimented by good eating and exercising habits. Being healthy looks great, no matter who you are or what the occasion!

xoxo -Jen

What Pinterest Taught Me Today: Hard Work Pays Off

For those of you who don't know (and most of you don't): I am a little behind because I was so busy with school, and just joined Pinterest. Let me tell you, I am OBSESSED. It's unhealthy. Good thing I waited until after finals to join...

Anyway, I was scrolling through my friend's pins, when I came across this gem:

"If it doesn't challenge you, it does't change you." I thought about this picture today while I was running, as I was having a hard time dragging my butt up a really steep hill along the way. All I wanted to do was stop and walk. But then I thought about it...how will I get ready for bikini season if I walk?? That beach bod isn't going to appear by itself. So, I miraculously kept going and finished my 3.5 mile run without stopping. Woohoo!

But it's not just with running and bathing suit season that this saying can be applied to; it can be used with many aspects of life that are difficult, which is awesome. Everyone faces something in their life that is demanding, and whatever goal they have may seem out of reach. However, no one will accomplish anything by just sitting there. No matter what it is, you have to work for it! This picture makes you keep that in mind.

I want to hang this picture on my wall; it's very motivating. It will be my reminder to keep pushing it on days when I'm feeling lazy or not up to any challenge.

How does this saying apply to you? Let me know through comments!

xoxo -Jen