I first learned about Operation Beautiful a few months ago, when some of my friends started “passing notes” and spreading the word. I left a few notes myself and have a picture of one that I texted to a friend:
As explained on the Operation Beautiful website:
The goal of the Operation Beautiful website is to end negative self-talk or “Fat Talk.” If this little blog only does one productive thing, I hope it helps readers realize how truly toxic negative self-talk is — it hurts you emotionally, spiritually, and physically.
What’s not to like about that?
I don’t struggle with “fat talk” very much, but I have struggled with similar issues–like judging myself by how closely I stuck with my diet or letting the scale control my mood. It’s been a while since I’ve been “there,” and I hope that my self-worth, self-confidence, and self-esteem are strong enough so that I will never go back.
It pains me when I see other women, teenagers and even young girls, struggling with these issues. It’s not hard to figure out why–mainstream media bombards us with messages that thin = good/happy/successful and fat = bad/miserable/failure. We have to fight off unrealistic expectations and resist pressure to try to conform to unhealthy norms.
That’s why we need a village–a blogosphere, a Twitterverse, a WorldWideWeb– to get behind Operation Beautiful. Spread the word. Believe the truth.
You are beautiful.
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Thank you for this. If someone left me a note like that it would move me to tears. I have been having a hard time with this lately!
Lyn, thank you so much for your comment. It's a great reminder that a small gesture of kindness can have a positive affect. (Assuming those would be "good" tears, of course!)
Fabulous idea! I will spread the word! Great post!
Keep doing the good work!
Thanks, Danielle! I like the "Dress like a cupcake . . . ." sign on your blog. 🙂
Good post!
Nice, I've heard of it, but not ever really taken a minute to go see what it's all about. That's a great text to send AND receive. I'll have to brainstorm who I can send a nice text like that to.