tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628344483875854109.post3928556997376472550..comments2022-12-09T00:27:20.437-08:00Comments on Betsy's Baby: A Body of WorkSarah http://www.blogger.com/profile/18070656616946358428noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628344483875854109.post-38871083382073779472014-09-22T09:57:07.697-07:002014-09-22T09:57:07.697-07:00I know for me, I decided to only edit lighting and...I know for me, I decided to only edit lighting and coloring (for better accuracy) and to crop photos. I don't say that to brag, but because I would never want someone to feel bad about themselves, especially when what they're seeing isn't real to begin with. The obsession with photoshopping has even moved to selfies for fb or Instagram and Twitter. I wonder how our memories and our kids perceptions of us will be shaped when we photoshop all pictures of ourselves? <br />As far as our bodies changing through motherhood, I think it's a combination of learning to be content in the moment and to not give in and keep trying to stay active. I for sure have motivation to fit in some of my clothes again, but have to keep reminding myself that this is only for a season and to just use the time I do have now for exercising. At least that's what I'm trying to remind myself, lol. <br />Sarah<br />Sarah https://www.blogger.com/profile/18070656616946358428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628344483875854109.post-80650485648322894962014-09-22T09:45:49.724-07:002014-09-22T09:45:49.724-07:00Exactly. It's like you should feel ashamed eit...Exactly. It's like you should feel ashamed either way. I think in reality our cultural obsession with our bodies may have more to do with marketing and advertising than anything else. <br />Here's to being content whatever shape or size we currently are. <br />SarshSarah https://www.blogger.com/profile/18070656616946358428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628344483875854109.post-4137795846710038122014-09-22T09:38:31.941-07:002014-09-22T09:38:31.941-07:00Thank you, and I totally agree. I think my body ha...Thank you, and I totally agree. I think my body has just went through so much in the last few years that I've not really had time to recover or acclimate to the changes. I do ok until I go to put on certain clothes, then I feel bad. I think we need to make the distinction between who we are and what we look like. I'm trying hard to not pass on my insecurities about my appearance to my daughters. I think that bothers me most. <br />I am thankful that in Christ we are all equal and have His righteousness and not our own. <br />Thank you for the encouraging words. <br />SarahSarah https://www.blogger.com/profile/18070656616946358428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628344483875854109.post-5476511665205185872014-09-21T03:11:23.111-07:002014-09-21T03:11:23.111-07:00It is definitely an interesting issue, and somethi...It is definitely an interesting issue, and something we face constantly when putting pictures of ourselves on our blogs. I find I feel more self-conscious about my face than the rest of my body, and how it looks governs which photos I choose to publish. I also wonder about where to draw the line on photo editing. Since I'm showing my work off, not myself or my friends who model for me, does that excuse me editing more to get a particular look to my photo, or am I contributing to the whole body image problem?<br /><br />There is definitely shame put on us for not being happy with our body, especially if we are not an unhealthy weight. I want to return to my pre-baby body (and even my pre-pre-baby body), partially to get into the clothes I have missed wearing since then, and partially, obviously, for health and appearance. But I do know there are likely to be changes that will remain, and I'll just have to see how it plays out. Tanithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09915557658875958630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628344483875854109.post-81049984081518856832014-09-20T22:25:12.309-07:002014-09-20T22:25:12.309-07:00This reminds me of something I read the other day ...This reminds me of something I read the other day (can't remember where) which discussed how women should be allowed to love their bodies no matter what but not feel obligated to. I think that's a pretty important distinction. A lot of the time it can feel sort of "damned if you do, damned if you don't" when it comes to body image. <br /><br />I have quite good self esteem, yet that doesn't mean there aren't aspects about my body that I want to change. I put on a lot of weight in the year after university and am working on getting back to my normal size. My goal weight is how I feel best and healthiest, regardless of what society judges to be the "ideal". I like to think you can want to change your body without being ashamed of your current body. Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09870435785776540136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628344483875854109.post-51161331598475630652014-09-20T20:00:35.524-07:002014-09-20T20:00:35.524-07:00Perhaps our society's focus on our physical ap...Perhaps our society's focus on our physical appearance reflects a lack of recognizing inner realities. From what you've written on your blog I see you as a creative young mother, committed to your husband and nurturing your children. People come in all shapes and sizes, and our appearance changes over our lifetimes. But it's the inner reality, the person you are, that counts. The Bible says, God sees not as man sees. Man (meaning people, both m and f) looks on the outward appearance, but God looks on the heart. Keep your heart right and you will be blessed, you, your husband and your children. God bless you!grammilouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04764567967851741490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628344483875854109.post-27588966635325873252014-09-20T19:27:01.676-07:002014-09-20T19:27:01.676-07:00I think as I get older I'm definitely looking ...I think as I get older I'm definitely looking at my body differently and I LOVE food, too. Alas diabetes and heart disease are everywhere in my family and I want to really be here for my kids. I just think it's sad that we, as women, are often the biggest critics of other women. Attaching our inherent value to looking a certain way. I'm in my thirties and still struggle with the fact that how I look doesn't change who I am. I'm learning that I can choose whether or not to let my size or shape or weight define me. <br />We have to stop telling ourselves we're too this or that to do or be certain things. If we don't let size define us, than others won't focus on it. <br />Thanks for sharing!<br />SarahSarah https://www.blogger.com/profile/18070656616946358428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628344483875854109.post-49525582442170497192014-09-20T06:05:04.902-07:002014-09-20T06:05:04.902-07:00As I get older I feel better about my body. I lov...As I get older I feel better about my body. I love to eat and while I walk a lot I don't get tons of aerobix exercise. I admit I like to keep my weight somewhat constant, mostly to fit in my vintage clohes, but I don't worry to much about it. I do worry a bit about ballooning after forty but that is mostly because as I said I love to eat and my wardrobe is an investment and I don't want to not fit in it. Overall I feel pretty good about my body and I think woman of all sizes are lovely. I consider myself a feminist but I do think that its mostly women who are hard on eachother, however I do think there is a great imbalance in the media in regards to how women and men look. How many shows have a chubby dumpy guy paired with a gorgeous thin young woman? How many successful female actors are their over 50? Also when a male star gains weight it doesn't get blasted all over the media. These things do annoy me a bit, but I don't think men are necessarily to blame.<br />retro rovertubby3pughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01315017048832512111noreply@blogger.com