distorted body image journey...

PilatesConvert

I look in the mirror and some days see a curvy, sexy, but big-butted woman. Other days it's a less flattering big-butted woman! But it's just starting to occur to me that my friends and husband don't see the BIG part. They see sexy and curvy and even sometimes say they wish they had a butt as big as mine???

I've known I had body distortion for as long as I can remember and have been working to improve it so this isn't a new idea, but today I was reading the 'most humiliating experiences' thread and realized I can't remember a friend, family member, or stranger EVER saying things like that to me. Maybe society doesn't think I'm fat... I still want to be healthier and that's what I'm working toward, but is it possible I've my crazy glasses were this strong?

Who else is on this mental journey? What milestones have you hit? Any nice words of encouragement as I continue to move toward a rational body image?

Timshel_

I definelty see myself differently, depending on the day/mood/etc. Sometimes it is my internal voice and sometimes it is something that someone says that changes my outlook for myself. I KNOW I should remain confident and steadfast in my appearence, but that will take time to overcome how my brain has been conditioned.

It is probably the harder part of my healthy lifestyle journey!