The Body Appreciation Thread

Cutemesoon

While reading thru the comments on other threads, I decided to start this one. So many women lamented over the fact that they didn’t feel they could post their progress pic because they weren’t “there” yet. This site is primarily for those who are attempting to get fit. So no one should feel like their body, as it is now, is not post worthy. I’m here to help you celebrate the body you have TODAY. Don’t be shy to post pics and share your story. Let’s appreciate & encourage each other’s progress. Let’s chat.

Cutemesoon

Everyone is welcome here. It's just that the ladies are the ones that seem to have the most anxiety over their bodies. We'd like to appreciate male bodies as well. Especially yours!

WorkerDrone83

Love this message. Very inspirational.

Keto_N_Iron

Cutemesoon

JustKeepTryin wrote: »

Keto_N_Iron

I haven't lost a 'lot' of weight. Although according to current standards and BMI and all that crap I was just over the line to 'obese' There are a lot of parts of my body I don't like. I started my journey wanting to lose about 50lbs. Based on that I still need to lose 20-25. But my weight goal has slipped by the wayside as I started lifting.

I've had chronic problems with my shoulder two surgeries, on in 2005 and one in 2012. It's never been 'right' but the stronger I get the less it hurts. The more I lift the less I care about my calves and thighs being so thick. They aren't pretty but they are strong. I have extra flab hanging off my upper arms but I can bench 100lbs now ( yea yea not much to some but with my shoulder that was a HUGE accomplishment for me).

I've had kids. even have a set of twins.

I may not love how I look but I love my body for what it has done and what it can do and what it will do in the future.

Thanks for this thread. It really is something we need to remember. It doesn't mean be happy with the fact that you are overweight. but be happy that you can do something to change it and make the you that you love healthier.

just my two sense.

caco_ethes

Sometimes I worry that I come across as full of myself because I rarely express self-doubt or criticism, but it’s a mental exercise I’ve cultivated to maintain respect for myself. Because if I don’t respect myself, no one else will either.

Unfortunately this can alienate people. And all I can say is that I still have my issues inside, things I worry about or want to improve.. but my unwillingness to use those things as a way to ingratiate myself to another doesn’t mean I think I’m better than them. Just that I respect them too much to assume their ego requires me to be a lesser version of myself.

I don’t know if any of this makes sense. I hope so.

Motorsheen

caco_ethes wrote: »

Sometimes I worry that I come across as full of myself because I rarely express self-doubt or criticism, but it’s a mental exercise I’ve cultivated to maintain respect for myself. Because if I don’t respect myself, no one else will either.

Unfortunately this can alienate people. And all I can say is that I still have my issues inside, things I worry about or want to improve.. but my unwillingness to use those things as a way to ingratiate myself to another doesn’t mean I think I’m better than them. Just that I respect them too much to assume their ego requires me to be a lesser version of myself.

I don’t know if any of this makes sense. I hope so.

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caco_ethes

Motorsheen wrote: »

caco_ethes wrote: »

Sometimes I worry that I come across as full of myself because I rarely express self-doubt or criticism, but it’s a mental exercise I’ve cultivated to maintain respect for myself. Because if I don’t respect myself, no one else will either.

Unfortunately this can alienate people. And all I can say is that I still have my issues inside, things I worry about or want to improve.. but my unwillingness to use those things as a way to ingratiate myself to another doesn’t mean I think I’m better than them. Just that I respect them too much to assume their ego requires me to be a lesser version of myself.

I don’t know if any of this makes sense. I hope so.

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Pfft I placed your member on ignore

caco_ethes

LMNOP55 wrote: »

@caco_ethes wrote: »

Sometimes I worry that I come across as full of myself

Could be too much cheese or a massive burrito.

I’m not giving up my 10am snack

81Katz

beachgal0626

Great thread!

81Katz

Motorsheen

LMNOP55 wrote: »

@Motorsheen wrote: »

caco_ethes wrote: »

Sometimes I worry that I come across as full of myself because I rarely express self-doubt or criticism, but it’s a mental exercise I’ve cultivated to maintain respect for myself. Because if I don’t respect myself, no one else will either.

Unfortunately this can alienate people. And all I can say is that I still have my issues inside, things I worry about or want to improve.. but my unwillingness to use those things as a way to ingratiate myself to another doesn’t mean I think I’m better than them. Just that I respect them too much to assume their ego requires me to be a lesser version of myself.

I don’t know if any of this makes sense. I hope so.

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Hey, your avatar. Are you a Cleveland Brown now?

no.

that would be a brown square

or a bulldog

or a prescription for Prozac

Cutemesoon

LMNOP55 wrote: »

I like bodies.

You're in the right place then!