Gaining some confidence

TakuraHunt

For the longest time I have not had much confidence in myself - especially when it comes to my physical appearance. I have always hid behind big clothes (even when I had nothing to hide). After having kids, gaining weight, losing myself esteem, gaining more weight, and feeling less then sexy (for the man who is supposed to make me feel sexy) - I started hiding behind bigger clothes.

I have been a member of MFP for about 2 months now, and I am happy to report, that I am starting to feel a little more confident in myself. So much so - that for the first time ever I actually wore a pair of skinny jeans, and a shirt that fit (not twice my size). Not only did I feel amazing being able to wear the skinny jeans, but I also was able to go out in public and not feel ugly, fat, uncomfortable or any of my usual feelings. I am also proud to report that for the first time, in 11 years, I didn't feel as though I needed my "husband" to say I look smaller, thinner, etc (I have finally excepted he probably never will), to actually feel good about myself...



Sorry the quality of the picture sucks... (plus it was early, was just excited about being able to put on my skinny jeans w/o the muffin top )

alfredapittman

You look fantastic. I am so glad that you can see what we see, someone who is taking care of herself and looking fabulous. That confidence looks good on you :flowerforyou:

kayleeblue

Great Job! Can't wait! Keep up the good work!

tjames719

Good for you. You look great!

laquita23

Good Job lady confidence starts with self....it is esteem of yourself. You look amazing keep up the good work we have our high and lows in life.You ever wonder why you see some bigger women with more confidence than some skinny women??? thats because they love themselves inside and out and regardless of weight big or small you are always beautiful!!!!

TakuraHunt

You look fantastic. I am so glad that you can see what we see, someone who is taking care of herself and looking fabulous. That confidence looks good on you :flowerforyou:

AWWWWWW.... thank you soo much. I love my MFP family

TakuraHunt

You ever wonder why you see some bigger women with more confidence than some skinny women??? thats because they love themselves inside and out and regardless of weight big or small you are always beautiful!!!!

That is soo soo soo true. I told my sister once my goal is to have what I call "Monique" confidence... That women is beautiful, and truly loves herself... and refuses to let anyone make her feel bad about herself or her weight

TriThreat

CONGRATS on the skinny jeans!! I just pulled out the smallest pair of jeans in my closet the other day and found out they were a loose fit on me, so I know how happy you feel! You are looking great! keep it up

Eshathediva

I'm so happy for you. You deserve to be happy and confident.

helenoftroy1

You look fantastic and very beautiful. The jeans look fabulous on you. Keep up the amazing work, your friends on here are behind you 110%!!!!