I take a stand against fat hating weight discrimination messages aimed at kids and resulting in nothing but bullying and unhappiness. Thanks to such messages (that are pervasive in our society, not just on billboards in Georgia, USA) I have disliked sports and exercise (with the exception of cycling, which I however regarded as transport) all my life. Now I practice HAES, I have discovered Nordic Walking and will take part in my first event for that next April. Imagine that — little fat 45-year-old me, taking part in an official charity walk, being fat and fit and cheerful with my Nordic Walking sticks! I’m already training up for that (the distance is no problem, but I’d like to get a bit faster) and will not be deterred.
That’s why my stand, when I finally found what I wanted to say, is about taking joy in movement, and that is why I pose with my Nordic Walking sticks.-
