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femme
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Posted: 7 May 2008 09:54 pm |
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Hi- new to the forum.
It seems like 99% of the population (or at least those who have posted to this forum) are unhappy with their appearance---whether that be people who are trying to lose weight, gain weight, or have "perfect bodies" already. At some point, we have to learn to be happy with our appearance; This is not to say that we should just "settle" for what we currently look like without also striving to be healthier- this is just an attempt to stop obsessing and try to find inner peace.
So please share: how did you (or do you think you can) learn to be happy with your body/appearance?
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Sueann
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Posted: 7 May 2008 11:32 pm |
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As for me, I have had a child and nursed that child. My body has done amazing things! ( and I have scars to prove it!)
For me its about fitness and trying to be healthy. That starts with being good to your body through nutrition and exercise. I think the first step to being fit is to forgive your body. You put it through a lot and yet its still here for you every day.
On my body, every wrinkle, scar, fat roll and freckle has a story.
I would love to see my body slimmer and more toned, because to me that is health. But over all I accept and like how I look. I wished more people would also. I think a healthy attitude would foster a healthy body. Perhaps the media is to blame for unattainable beauty standards.
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1seekspie
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Posted: 8 May 2008 03:34 am |
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Starting on on my "dieting escapade," all I wanted to do was be the hottest thing in school.
After trying, failing, succeeding, and failing a little more, I started to reason that maybe this goal was way too unrealistic, and didn't even mean much to achieve. Now it's all about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and therefore staying relatively small, yet not to the point where I'm torturing myself.
I'm beginning to realize that there are, indeed amazing parts of my body that I truly like. Perhaps I'll never bee 100% satisfied with my waist/hip area, yet I'm extremely proud of nose and breasts . However, I'd have to say the absolute best part of my body is my lungs. While they're not the "sexiest" things in the world, they help me everywhere from climbing the short few blocks home, to sustaining me on the bike durring an intense work-out. My lungs are one of my top-priorities for keeping healthy. I NEVER plan to smoke, drink (excessively), or do anything to harm them .
My stomach (the actual organ), I could care less about, because all my life it's tortured me . Don't get me wrong, I try to take care of it and do not purposely cause harm to it, but it has been a nuisance all my life . From all of the times I threw up, to the times where I couldn't stop eating. Aside from the simplest daily task of digestion, my stomach has never done anything great for me! It's bottom priority...
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1seekspie
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Posted: 8 May 2008 03:34 am |
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Wow, I got a little weird on this topic. Blame my mom, she put some wine in a roast for dinner and I think it went sour. It made the meal bitter and made me dipsy afterwards! Now I'll probably end up with PWI. Posting While under the Influence !!!!!
Last edited on 8 May 2008 03:34 am by 1seekspie
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Beth
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Posted: 9 May 2008 12:14 am |
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| I never have. May never be.
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zenobia
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Posted: 9 May 2008 05:43 am |
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first, way to start a topic! this gets me.
aww 1seekspie! you are a doll
well, there are things about my appearance that i don't like and i don't even talk about here. as far as the shape of my body, well, it's strange. i guess i look at how rockin my body can be as a secret... sounds odd, but wait...
it started for me, like many, as a way to be "hot" and honestly, i won't lie, i still want to be "hot" and who doesn't? of course, i want to wear that two piece and feel like i have the right to wear that two piece (never done it before... i really think that will be the biggest milestone as of yet)...
i thinking of my body as rock hard and all of those wonderful things... well, i guess it's more of a dream than anything. i have an idea of "perfect" and i know i am not that "ideal"... i guess because i never even expected to be that ideal. i know how my body is and i am going to do what i can with what i got. so, what's the deal?
maybe the question whould be "what do you consider as your personal "perfect""- this is meaning that ok, not everyone can have a body like jessica alba or whomever fits in that category... what would make you happy? be it inner peace some particular shape, some regaining of control... really, what is it? to me, it sounds like i big question. so, have at it!
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DaniMae1
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Posted: 9 May 2008 11:00 am |
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| Most women will never be happy with their bodies! Sad but true. I have stretch marks from #%@&! from my 2 kids and I didn't even gain much weight from them. That came later! I know it is impossible to ever get rid of them, so I'll never be happy with my appearance.
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femme
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Posted: 9 May 2008 04:17 pm |
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Thank you all for your replies thus far.
I wanted to chime in and commend those women[men] who choose to look at their bodies with admiration because of what their bodies can do for them....This is a great way to look at our bodies as more than 'objects to be physically desired' and more like a vessel of life----it puts me in a better mood already!
I'm trying to learn to be happy with my body, while at the same time trying to get into better shape, and lose "a few lbs" along the way. This outlook will help me to maintain an optimistic and positive approach in the process (and not get too discouraged when I don't see quick results--as I have done in the past).
As a last note, I've always been able to feel better about the way I currently look by taking inspiration from classic art and the Ruben-esque and Renaissance female form. In those times, women were admired for their curves AND their ability to give life----sometimes, taking a look back at history gives me that extra boost of confidence, even if I don't [yet] look like Jessica Alba. 
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cportwine
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Posted: 9 May 2008 06:17 pm |
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I don't think I will ever be happy with my whole body. I like certain parts, but that's about it. I do consider myself lucky. I not a bad looking person, but then I am not consider "hot" either. So, If you do find the answer, please share it with me.
If I think back, I don't think I was ever happy with my body, even when I was young and thin.
So, I guess I just accept that I will never be happy about my body and move on. I try not to be obessive about it. But, sometimes I get stupid ideas.
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Makebody
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Posted: 27 May 2008 06:02 am |
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I never satisfy with my whole body. i am not too week and not too faty but i think my body is not appering in complete shape. now i am trying to make good shape to good shape and i am sure that i got success.
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