Following my own advice...

tauny78

So last night I was feeling pretty good. My weekly weigh ins are Thursday mornings, and I was confident that I would finally hit my much anticipated goal of 159 (been wanting to be under 160, even by an ounce!). I thought I'd done okay for the week, other than the weekend (ugh!) So I was feeling good about it and actually looking forward to my weigh in. So, as I was messaging with a friend who was feeling down, and trying to encourage her, I gave her this advice....look in the mirror and find 5 things you like about yourself. Sounded good at the time to me . Then, this morning, first thing when I woke up, I got on my scale. Did I hit my goal? Heck no! I did lose a bit however, so it wasn't a total devastation. I was down 2 tenths of a pound. Hmmmph. So, feeling rather disappointed, I moped for a bit...then, decided to follow my own advice to my friend. I looked in the mirror, and thought about what I saw. Here are the 5 things I decided I was fairly happy about at the moment and I can actually say I like about myself (body wise):

1. I like my figure. Specifically I mean that my bust, waist and hips are complimentary to each other and I have some curves. I've always been lucky there. Even when I was at my heaviest I had a bit of a waist and I carry my weight fairly evenly.
2. I like my breasts. Even after being heavy for so long, and having 2 kids, they aren't droopy . When I first started losing, I was concerned that they would end up hanging badly and look awful without a good bra. I'm not so worried now.
3. I think my neck and shoulders are nice. Not great and muscular, but not bad either. I can say I like them.
4. My legs are looking a lot thinner these days, and I'm enjoying that. My thighs are not rubbing together as badly as they used to when I walk, and I'm now able to comfortably wear shorts and skirts.
5. This is a stretch (it was harder than I thought to come up with 5!) but I kinda like my butt. It's round, and not too saggy right now. I have a lot of work to do, but I think it will get there

And for those of you who want to tell me what I did wrong and why I didn't lose more...no worries, I know, lol. I sabotaged myself last weekend. No excuses. I will do better and hopefully I will see my goal next week. What I have to ask you all...is what 5 things to you like about your bodies?

poesch77

Hehe....would that friend be me?!!! So I am gonna add my 5 to this.....maybe we can start a trend!!

1. I also like the fact that my weight is evenly distributed.....curvy I am!
2. I like my boobs now after reduction.....no more getting slapped in the face sans jumping around!
3. Not body related....but I do have pretty feet!
4. I have a small baby pouch....most people after having babies have ginormous ones.....mine ain't so bad except drooping on one side from 1st daughter laying on one side whole pregnancy!
5. I love my reflection from the side angle.....I look very slim.....until I face the mirror frontways~~haha!

Wow....Tanya, that was kinda hard! But I know soon enough we will be able to name 10 things we love!!

Thanks for your inspiration!!!

pinklily905

Wht a great idea! Going to have to try this tomorrow...and I'll post them

ADH13

Whoa... Very tough!

1) I like my feet, specifically my toes.

2) my eyes, I usually get compliments for them.

3). Is my smile a body part?? Probably not so by default my mouth.

4). Seems to be theme, but my curves. I am pear shape so all my weight is my legs, hips, and booty. I like that even at my weight now I have a small waist/tummy compared to my hips and breast.

5). This isn't a body part... But this past month I have learned I am physically stronger than I ever thought.


This took me forever to finish!!

tauny78

Whoa... Very tough!

1) I like my feet, specifically my toes.

2) my eyes, I usually get compliments for them.

3). Is my smile a body part?? Probably not so by default my mouth.

4). Seems to be theme, but my curves. I am pear shape so all my weight is my legs, hips, and booty. I like that even at my weight now I have a small waist/tummy compared to my hips and breast.

5). This isn't a body part... But this past month I have learned I am physically stronger than I ever thought.


This took me forever to finish!!

But you deserve it! We all need to take some time to appreciate our bodies for what they are . Not always easy to do, but it definitely made me feel a little happier today!

Good job ladies on finding 5 things....I'll have to think on another assignment.....lol.

Fredrikanita

1) My booty.
2) My eyes.
3) The way my stomach is starting to look, can see the abs starting to show through.
4) My arms, carry a good amount of muscle.
5) My back.

In all, love the way my whole body is looking after 5 odd months of lifting heavy, can actually say that I like my body for the first time ever. Still a work in progress but am pretty happy with the way my body is shaping up.