tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593189488740921867.post6444769760591119415..comments2023-05-26T11:53:53.001-04:00Comments on My Vegan Quest: Wading into Some Deep Philosophical Questions Here...Feel Free to Join in, or Throw Me a Life-Preserver.Terrencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10926625144781022309noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593189488740921867.post-86320118008428184752010-08-22T11:32:23.764-04:002010-08-22T11:32:23.764-04:00Thanks Katheryn for such great insight!Thanks Katheryn for such great insight!Terrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926625144781022309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593189488740921867.post-39223425874127092592010-08-22T10:25:08.324-04:002010-08-22T10:25:08.324-04:00Hi!
I just wanted to say that I think that women...Hi! <br /><br />I just wanted to say that I think that women are actually more concerned about how other women view them, not men, whether they realize it or not. It's not that they think they will be more attractive to men if they lose weight, it's that they think that men desire their friend more if their friend is more in shape, so it becomes more of a competition with other women rather than a personal desire to be good physically (of course, I'm not saying men don't care). You said that men don't really notice how cute the sandals are of a woman who secretly spent 30 minutes deciding which to wear, but other women do notice all the details! Comments from female friends about appearance make women think that men notice it as well. I think men are mainly attracted to confidence, and it's usually the women who are in shape and feel good who are the ones that have the confidence that women out of shape don't have. And the women who are larger who attract the same men are the ones who love their bodies and have confidence. <br /><br />Thanks for reading!<br />KatherynKatherynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593189488740921867.post-30542127573510657842010-08-04T12:19:07.356-04:002010-08-04T12:19:07.356-04:00Lisa - I think more men feel the same way than you...Lisa - I think more men feel the same way than you think. Not to mention - How many women drool over some male model and snuggle up to their chunky hubby? Men are the same way wwhat catches their eye does not catch their heart. Besides, I went to the Mercedes Benz Fashion Show in NYC and those models look abnormal. In fact my hostess from MB was far prettier and personable than anyone backstage!Terrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926625144781022309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593189488740921867.post-17389462657557790672010-08-04T11:58:28.065-04:002010-08-04T11:58:28.065-04:00Love this post. Can you convince all men to feel ...Love this post. Can you convince all men to feel the same way? I just got back from MB Fashion Week in Miami and trust me, most of the men were drooling over the women with the "perfect" bodies.Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593189488740921867.post-55322359091493477602010-08-04T10:49:44.668-04:002010-08-04T10:49:44.668-04:00*** SUBMITTED FOR POST BY tt:
Sorry I can't ...*** SUBMITTED FOR POST BY tt:<br /><br /> Sorry I can't seem to post properly on your site, but feel like I have to tell you just how common it is that women actually really are dissatisfied with their bodies.....one of the many theories out there, the one I think is the most credible explanation for this phenonmenon in our culture, is that no one makes money marketing a "love yourself as you are" campaign. Women are responsible for a huge share of spent dollars in the economy- and selling diet products, push-up bras, magazines, and new clothes all with theory (myth) that thinner/prettier equals happiness. I could go on for days about the subject, but generally its hard to find a woman who accepts herself and body for what it is, much less one who embraces or loves it. Little girls are told they are "pretty" and praise for appearances and manners most frequently, while little boys are praised for athletic abilities-maybe that's where this insecurity starts.<br /><br />Anyways, congrats on such a great weekend in the hamptons! Sounds like wonderful healthy food choices while managing to enjoy yourself- the two don't have to be mutually exclusive.<br />And altho the reeses cup won't kill you, the new to you thought process of pausing to consider the consequences is something to be proud of- maybe some sweet treats in your desk would be a good idea? Altho I hate those "100 calorie packs" emerald nuts makes a great cocoa dusted almond packet that seems to hit the spot for me around 4pm with a bit of chocolate nutty goodness!<br />Hope your week keeps up the great momentum you have going right now-Terrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926625144781022309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593189488740921867.post-36311153192228361642010-08-03T18:17:46.788-04:002010-08-03T18:17:46.788-04:00UK Anon again, I just love the healthy feeling you...UK Anon again, I just love the healthy feeling you just described after a good workout or healthy meal (loving Vegan Ep's recipes). Who wants to spend all their time calorie counting, and being so fragile you can't run to save your life. It's so sad that women are more concerned with the way they look than being fit and healthy, what's the point of being thin but dying young from a cocktail of diet pills and other meds. Glad you liked the before picture better!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593189488740921867.post-49565345606485304742010-08-03T13:34:12.564-04:002010-08-03T13:34:12.564-04:00**UPDATE** - Interesting article in the Post today...**UPDATE** - Interesting article in the Post today:<br /><br />"Suddenly, actress Christina Hendricks' size-12, hourglass-figure is the hottest bod on TV..." <br /><br />Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/tv/was_invisible_before_mad_men_hHFj35ATeBMnUE54Qh6F0ITerrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926625144781022309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593189488740921867.post-73436921483593473612010-08-03T00:48:05.604-04:002010-08-03T00:48:05.604-04:00Marketing Exec Anon - way to add even more insight...Marketing Exec Anon - way to add even more insight, thank you! A healthy body is certainly NOT skin deep.Terrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926625144781022309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593189488740921867.post-86296303786473028952010-08-03T00:22:37.990-04:002010-08-03T00:22:37.990-04:00UK Anon - In regards to Victoria Beckham I saw a s...UK Anon - In regards to Victoria Beckham I saw a side by side photo of her from the Spice Girls days and today, and there is no comparison! She looks far superior, healthier, and sexier before she changed her body to resemble a walking, unnaturally thin Barbie Doll. She just looks completely unnatural and not attractive to me whereas her picture 10 years ago is gorgeous. Her fake boobs look totally ridiculous on the tiny body of hers.Terrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926625144781022309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593189488740921867.post-4293888090303438612010-08-02T18:58:59.831-04:002010-08-02T18:58:59.831-04:00Great insight and you nailed the challenge. The me...Great insight and you nailed the challenge. The message to all women (and men) should be about eating healthy and having a healthy body type, but this is not the message we as a society communicate. Yes, Dove was recognized as doing a great thing with their "real women" campaign, but as a marketing executive, I can tell you that this campaign did not increase sales and was met by many with great objection. Sure it built an awareness and perhaps an affinity for some, but as terrible as it may sound, most U.S. women could not relate to this campaign. Most women still look for the aspirational image in their beauty brands. According to a recent survey I received, only 4% of women think of themselves as sexy. And, if you can believe it, the #1 concern is the condition of their hair, followed by their weight and then the health of their body. I guess what I'm saying is that women still have it all wrong. The health of their body should be their #1 concern - and if you have a healthy body, then most likely you do not need to lose 10 pounds. And yes, that crazy mental state that for many women starts at age 13 does spur from trying to please all the boys(or actually to outdo the other girls). It then becomes a life long obsession.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593189488740921867.post-8721746647652006822010-08-02T18:28:24.944-04:002010-08-02T18:28:24.944-04:00Currently walking through the Park for my training...Currently walking through the Park for my training session, and will address your question later. But regarding low energy levels I had the same problem and I corrected it by adding more seeds to my diet. I stopped feeling sluggish when I added a bunch of seasame seeds to my salads!Terrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926625144781022309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593189488740921867.post-57142167020592411252010-08-02T18:17:39.075-04:002010-08-02T18:17:39.075-04:00Interesting post and now allows me to ask you this...Interesting post and now allows me to ask you this. Do you think Victoria Beckham is attractive, I ask you because she is someone who has seriously dieted to extremes to maintain her weight at a really low level thinking that this makes her, well, "posh". I'm from the UK too and she never used to look like that. It's like she has changed even her head and feet size by I'm guessing diet not surgery, but it's not healthy living, and I can't even imagine seeing her in a tracksuit. I'm female, and I just don't think that guys find someone quite this small (not naturally small) attractive, plus what a pain to take out on a date. I'm tired of my very slim friends constantly fretting about their size instead of their health. What is a girl to do?<br />p.s. I'm currently veggie (about 20 years) but have gone vegan for the summer, not sure if I'll be able to keep it up once school starts. But I am having serious low-energy levels recently.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593189488740921867.post-2645256135530552852010-08-02T16:24:08.193-04:002010-08-02T16:24:08.193-04:00Thanks Ali!Thanks Ali!Terrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926625144781022309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593189488740921867.post-60438626419901207362010-08-02T16:21:13.563-04:002010-08-02T16:21:13.563-04:00Great post! I think women in general have no idea...Great post! I think women in general have no idea what goes on in the minds of men. ;-) Thanks for sharing your thoughts.<br /><br />AliVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.com