Positive Body Image thread

[alphabassettgrrl]

I actually wanted to encourage those on the lower end of self-image to post; you're right that it usually is the middle- to good set that post. While that's great, I do want to draw everybody else in especially.

Even if it's something like the third fingernail on my left hand is perfect. Not to be ridiculous, but if it's hard to find something gorgeous, start with something small. At least to set up the pattern of remembering that we are wonderful.

[Morrigoon]

My blood test results came back in... my cholesterol, which has been "borderline" for as long as I can remember (199-201) is now **145**.

(Oh, and everything else came back good as well)

[wolfy999]

My hair...almost 50 and not a grey hair to be found. No I don't color it......used to be a total blond, but decided I'd rather have what was given me.

My calves are well defined, and I can thank Disneyland for that!

Have a beautiful daughter that somehow I helped produce!

Oh, and my big toes have great nails...not the rest, just the big toe!

[Sohrshah]

You know what they say - if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all... and that's about where I'm at these days.

[lashbear]

OK. My body... Hmmm, let me see.... What can I say that's Positive Image... ?


..... I Like Pancakes.

[blueerica]

Well, Pru, for some reason I thought I had said this before, but I can't seem to find it. I've only met you twice, but what struck me the most was your curly hair, which I envy, your bright smile, and I remember liking your nose. As stressed as I know you've been (or so I can imagine, considering both times you were in school), you looked happy, bright and beautiful.

Anyhow, I just wanted to make sure I said it. Even though I was supposed to wait for the next thread.

[Capt Jack]

Originally Posted by lashbear

OK. My body... Hmmm, let me see.... What can I say that's Positive Image... ?

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[€uroMeinke]

Originally Posted by lashbear

OK. My body... Hmmm, let me see.... What can I say that's Positive Image... ?


..... I Like Pancakes.

I may be a straight guy, but you strike me as a rather handsome bear - nice fuzzy beard, charming smile, and your eyes sparkle as well. You'd be in my top 10 if I were to switch teams - now get Stoat on the line to post to this thread so he can make you blush.

[cirquelover]

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

I like the back of my head, because I never have to see it.

Darn, I didn't even think of that one! Wish I had though

[AllyOops!]

Oh boy, this is a challenge. I drive myself (and others) nuts with my insanely critical, obsessive-compulsive self-image. I'm a perfectionist, and honey? I ain't perfect. It's a circus of flaws when I see my reflection!

I'm trying to embrace positivity when it comes to my self-image, and this thread is a nice opportunity to start.

What I like?

I like the way that I look when I wear nothing but a genuine, real smile.

I no longer wear make-up. For work, I apply a little concealer, Benetint, and clear lip balm and that's it! I wore a full face of make-up on Sunday night because I had a very special occasion that was formal, and it was the first time I had worn make-up in about 9 months!

I like that I no longer spend most of my time getting ready for life- I spend more time living it. My whole life has been endless energy spent on outside appearances. The price of acceptance. I thought nobody would like me if I was just "myself". The truth is, I didn't like myself. I didn't know who "myself" even was.

Those who truly love me or care about me don't focus on what I look like or what I wear (except for a certain appearance-obsessed family member who is hurtfully vocal while disapproving my new natural look). While I still am girly, I'm also a whole lot more. I'm spending time discovering me, and you just can't find that in a lipgloss wand.