Ashley Jamesのインスタグラム(ashleylouisejames) - 7月25日 20時33分
Boris Johnson wasn't the only one at Parliament yesterday. 👩🏼💼💅
Yesterday I was invited to the Houses of Parliament to discuss body confidence in order to help the government better understand the causes of low body satisfaction and what they could be doing to challenge this. I'd love to know your thoughts on this?
I have so many thoughts that I probably couldn't fit on a caption, and I think it's a very long and complex journey, but here are some things I'd like to see:
A ban on advertising on diet products and cosmetic procedures. Everyone should be allowed to do whatever they like in private, but it should be kept off social media.
More diversity in adverts, films, television. I'd love for EVERYONE to see themselves represented.
Classes at school focusing on self-love & esteem. 🥰
I've talked about this before, but my journey with body confidence started at 14 when I grew 30GG boobs out of nowhere. Boys were vulgar and crass around me, teachers didn't let me wear the same clothes my friends were allowed to wear, and I was even given detention for hugging my brother because "people in the town wouldn't know he was my brother". I was sexualized and shamed before I was sexual. I became ashamed of my body, and wore 'frumpy' clothing and stopped wearing makeup so I could be taken seriously (and I was). It made me quite misogynistic in a way, because I believed you could pick between brains and beauty and looked down on girls who chose the latter. I still have Soo many insecurities around my body, which is why I ALWAYS want to show off my body and not succomb to the shame and sexualization. I guess back then, my body shape was only really seen in porn? I want to show your body doesn't define your worth or your morals. You can be sexy AND smart.
I personally love that body confidence is now a hot topic and more people and brands are talking about it as it means we are getting somewhere. We all have and are entitled to different hangups and insecurities as we are all different shapes and sizes and exist in a world of unrealistic expectations and images, and where women can't even breastfeed because the female body is so oversexualised. Change is coming. 🌎💞
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plstev2
When I first started reading I have to say, my initial thought was “what does someone with the perfect figure know about this subject.” For that I apologise because as I read further I began to understand, given your issues during puberty. Young teenage boys have a one track mind and access to porn now likely makes that worse.
I have struggled with my weight for years and my issue is always linked to my state of mind. I have recently put on two stone watching my Mum fall ill and ultimately pass away.
I am however back on it, not for any other reason than I want to live a long, healthy life. Being overweight has so many adverse health risks.
If only we looked at how the mind affects eating routine and habits, rather than just making people count calories until they get fed up and binge.
Mental health directly links to all body issues, not just excess or lack of weight of course. Many other issues too, but this one’s close to my heart, so good luck. ?
ste50efc
I’m so torn by this ! I think raising the profile of bodies shape form etc gives credence to the superficial notion of judging people on looks - real beauty is how people act and are and how they treat others we should reinforce this always - but reading your story I can understand the need to find ways to help people deal with confidence issues with body shape (both male and female ) I think you walk this line well ! We need to get society to fall in love again with kindness and humility and help support people to see that a true kind heart will always be greater than the perceived perfect body shape
danielleharchibald
Your just wonderful I think it’s so very important to promote body confidence something at the minute I don’t have but I’m trying to get out my comfort zone!! I used to be a skinny thing but after 4 pregnancies 3 babies and a load of split muscles and 2 anaphylactic attacks i have a bloated flabby stomach but I will get there my hubby loves me and that’s what matters!! Xx
l.stillhere
Sorry you went through all that, particularly as a young girl. I know from a male’s perspective the world can be a heartless thoughtless place.
jimmysgemello
Roses, tulips and lilies people say that these are the most beautiful on earth. But really, in front of your beauty, that's nothing!!!
cici_pr
@ashleylouisejames you look stunning wearing @laumprel_official and super proud of your constant campaigning for what is right! x
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