The brave and the human
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All I see are:
Beautiful Souls :flowerforyou:
Brave Hearts
Human Bodies :drinker:
Much respect to you all!
Me too! I don't know how to post pics in the forums! But at 60, I am finally getting comfortable in my own skin, and telling my "old ladies in the attic" to STFU. I did a whole lot of running and hiding from the horrible me I thought I was. I'm so proud of each of you for stepping up!
Oooh it's not hard to post a pic! This is me at 60, and 30 days into weight lifting. I have NEVER done this before and I'm feeling weak in the knees at letting you all see the me I've hidden forever!
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Here's me, doing what I love doing, the thing that makes me feel most badass and strong and powerful and "nobody can *kitten* with me" in the world, looking absolutely horrid doing it. I untagged most of my action shots from last season.
I love action shots!
I also love making captions...
Give me that ball or I'm gonna tickle your armpit!
Get your fingers out of my pit, and gimme that ball!
I love it! We were fighting for the ball
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There are very few pictures of me smiling where my lips aren't closed tight because i'm so self conscious of my one tooth. It's pushed back further than my other ones so when I close my teeth it actually sits behind my bottom teeth.
I hate it and makes me not want to smile and it's not something I can really hide when talking to people with clothing or make up.
I WILL eventually get it fixed but there are more important things to spend $4000 (my portion after dental insurance) on right now...like my mortgage....and groceries....and gas. lol
But I'm married, so clearly it can't be that repulsive haha
ETA: Also I work in a basement we jokingly call "The Dungeon" as you can see by the computer crap behind me that has come down here to die
You're beautiful! I seriously wouldn't even notice your tooth if you weren't turned the side, pointing at it, haha!0 -
This is me at my niece's 1st birthday. I hate my double chin and my arm... And my hips in that dress... but they don't show in this photo.
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There are very few pictures of me smiling where my lips aren't closed tight because i'm so self conscious of my one tooth. It's pushed back further than my other ones so when I close my teeth it actually sits behind my bottom teeth.
I hate it and makes me not want to smile and it's not something I can really hide when talking to people with clothing or make up.
I WILL eventually get it fixed but there are more important things to spend $4000 (my portion after dental insurance) on right now...like my mortgage....and groceries....and gas. lol
But I'm married, so clearly it can't be that repulsive haha
ETA: Also I work in a basement we jokingly call "The Dungeon" as you can see by the computer crap behind me that has come down here to die
You're beautiful! I seriously wouldn't even notice your tooth if you weren't turned the side, pointing at it, haha!
agreed! you have a beautiful smile and your face lights up when you show your teeth. (also the glasses fit your face wonderfully)0 -
There are very few pictures of me smiling where my lips aren't closed tight because i'm so self conscious of my one tooth. It's pushed back further than my other ones so when I close my teeth it actually sits behind my bottom teeth.
I hate it and makes me not want to smile and it's not something I can really hide when talking to people with clothing or make up.
I WILL eventually get it fixed but there are more important things to spend $4000 (my portion after dental insurance) on right now...like my mortgage....and groceries....and gas. lol
But I'm married, so clearly it can't be that repulsive haha
ETA: Also I work in a basement we jokingly call "The Dungeon" as you can see by the computer crap behind me that has come down here to die
You're beautiful! I seriously wouldn't even notice your tooth if you weren't turned the side, pointing at it, haha!
agreed! you have a beautiful smile and your face lights up when you show your teeth. (also the glasses fit your face wonderfully)
Thank you! Both of you! It really does bother me. But I guess I notice it more than anyone else.
And thanks for the glasses comment! I got them about 5 months ago and I'm still adjusting to them, so that really made my day :flowerforyou:0 -
This is me at my niece's 1st birthday. I hate my double chin and my arm... And my hips in that dress... but they don't show in this photo.
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hun, I don't think that's a double chin... i think thats from tucking your chin down when you were laughing... If you look at my profile shot (in this thread where I complain about my nose), you can see that I don't have a double chin - but I see one from time to time. It's just flexi skin so you can move your head!
You look beautiful in this pic! A natural smile, a happy laugh, it's perfect :-D0 -
This is possibly the very best post I've ever seen on MFP. This is what it's all about - sharing and compassion. Thank you, MireyGal76 for starting it! And thank ALL of you for sharing and for all of the positive comments and support just flying around here. I love it!!! I can't post pictures from work, but I'll see what I can do later.
You're all beautiful, wonderful women and I'm really glad you're all here! :flowerforyou:0 -
Isn't it funny how we all have something we hate so much about ourselves yet it's the last thing others notice.
Thank you ladies for the amazing compliments, still hate the pic but has made me notice my better points and I'm still just as determined to shed that 'layer of padding' as I have named it.
All the pics on here might get us closer to scaring off those inner demons, plus I genuinely think everyone looks fantastic!!0 -
Time for the awesomeness.
Me at my largest (at least 280ish):
Before my nerd fitness 6 week challenge:
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All I see are:
Beautiful Souls :flowerforyou:
Brave Hearts
Human Bodies :drinker:
Much respect to you all!
Me too! I don't know how to post pics in the forums! But at 60, I am finally getting comfortable in my own skin, and telling my "old ladies in the attic" to STFU. I did a whole lot of running and hiding from the horrible me I thought I was. I'm so proud of each of you for stepping up!
Oooh it's not hard to post a pic! This is me at 60, and 30 days into weight lifting. I have NEVER done this before and I'm feeling weak in the knees at letting you all see the me I've hidden forever!
You have such a great hourglass figure! And your shoulders are starting to show definition too.
Way to go for the lifting! That is so awesome :-)0 -
Time for the awesomeness.
Me at my largest (at least 280ish):
Before my nerd fitness 6 week challenge:
Thank for being brave enough to share!
. Were the second set of pics taken a while after your first, because you already look thinner across the shoulders and in the tummy!
Youve already done a great job!0 -
Mirey, thank you for this thread. And everyone, thank you for posting. This is all so beautiful.0
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Yay, Auddii! You're awesome!!0
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Hooray for this thread! Here's one that I've often considered deleting from FB. Like EVERY DAMN DAY! I hate it so much.
And the thing is I had a blast at this party! Look how happy I am!
Also, sorry for the boobage.0 -
Edited out dizzle's pics...I think you look AMAZING, dizzle.
I think every single one of you that have posted here are beautiful.
And here's my contribution...I get messages and posts all the time about "wow, I wish I had your abs!" Really? That is very kind of you, but...um...no, you don't:
Sandy, you are so honest, brave, and inspiring, so I am posting these in your honor. They were taken within two weeks of my "fantastic" progress bikini pics that are in my profile. I am rather embarrassed by them, but I can embrace my flaws if you can. I think.0 -
such an inspiring thread. All of you ladies rock! I don't even know if photos like this exist because I would never let them come to be. Bumping for now, and I'll try to get something up when I get home!0
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Time for the awesomeness.
Me at my largest (at least 280ish):
Before my nerd fitness 6 week challenge:
Thank for being brave enough to share!. Were the second set of pics taken a while after your first, because you already look thinner across the shoulders and in the tummy!
Youve already done a great job!
Yeah, the first photo was around 280, the second photo I was around 240. I dropped 30-40lbs rather easily by cutting my lunch size in half. It wasn't actually intended for weight loss, I was trying to save money. I went through a financial makeover before starting my weight loss journey. :laugh:0 -
Mirey - I've said every single thing you said in your OP. Every day. And still do. It's taking a LOT of time and work on my part to stop that. I'm not there yet, but I'm getting better about it.
Here is my pic. No make-up, first ever bikini pic. This was after losing 50lbs, and I was damn proud of that. I took the pic, then decided not to post it. After some consideration, I decided I was proud of where I was, even though I didn't look like I wanted to look. Yet. Still don't, but I'm getting closer. I was going through these pis with my boyfriend, and i was ashamed of this one. I swept past it real quick, and he made me go back so he could see it. He loved it, I just don't. But, I'm working on it, and know that I'm looking better than this now, and it'll only get better from here on out!
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Time for the awesomeness.
Me at my largest (at least 280ish):
Before my nerd fitness 6 week challenge:
Thank for being brave enough to share!. Were the second set of pics taken a while after your first, because you already look thinner across the shoulders and in the tummy!
Youve already done a great job!
Yeah, the first photo was around 280, the second photo I was around 240. I dropped 30-40lbs rather easily by cutting my lunch size in half. It wasn't actually intended for weight loss, I was trying to save money. I went through a financial makeover before starting my weight loss journey. :laugh:
You can definitely see the difference between the pics. 40 pounds is a great loss! Good for you!!0 -
I hate seeing anyone see themselves in a skewed light that makes them unhappy, but at the same time, it helps hone to me how bad my own perception is. I've got body dysmorphia, so me putting up my current avatar in honor of ~Sailor Moon~ day as huge; it was my first "show body" pic on here at all, I debated for awhile whether to put it up, but my lolsy high of "YEAH SAILOR MOON" made me do it. I'm still self-conscious of a million things about it. I'm not nearly at a point where I could post bikini shots yet, but I'm always inspired to do so when I see how many beautiful, stunning women think THEY look bad. We're our worst enemies sometimes!0
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Hooray for this thread! Here's one that I've often considered deleting from FB. Like EVERY DAMN DAY! I hate it so much.
And the thing is I had a blast at this party! Look how happy I am!
Also, sorry for the boobage.
My gawd woman!! You are freaking gorgeous!!!0 -
I hate seeing anyone see themselves in a skewed light that makes them unhappy, but at the same time, it helps hone to me how bad my own perception is. I've got body dysmorphia, so me putting up my current avatar in honor of ~Sailor Moon~ day as huge; it was my first "show body" pic on here at all, I debated for awhile whether to put it up, but my lolsy high of "YEAH SAILOR MOON" made me do it. I'm still self-conscious of a million things about it. I'm not nearly at a point where I could post bikini shots yet, but I'm always inspired to do so when I see how many beautiful, stunning women think THEY look bad. We're our worst enemies sometimes!
I love that Sailor Moon costume - and you pull it off FANTASTICALLY! You're a great candidate for cosplay - and this proves it! Beautiful!0 -
I hate seeing anyone see themselves in a skewed light that makes them unhappy, but at the same time, it helps hone to me how bad my own perception is. I've got body dysmorphia, so me putting up my current avatar in honor of ~Sailor Moon~ day as huge; it was my first "show body" pic on here at all, I debated for awhile whether to put it up, but my lolsy high of "YEAH SAILOR MOON" made me do it. I'm still self-conscious of a million things about it. I'm not nearly at a point where I could post bikini shots yet, but I'm always inspired to do so when I see how many beautiful, stunning women think THEY look bad. We're our worst enemies sometimes!
I love that Sailor Moon costume - and you pull it off FANTASTICALLY! You're a great candidate for cosplay - and this proves it! Beautiful!
Thank you :blushing: :blushing: That means alot since I always
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Hooray for this thread! Here's one that I've often considered deleting from FB. Like EVERY DAMN DAY! I hate it so much.
And the thing is I had a blast at this party! Look how happy I am!
Also, sorry for the boobage.
My gawd woman!! You are freaking gorgeous!!!
Pretty much quoting for this and Emma's awesome boobs.0 -
Edited out dizzle's pics...I think you look AMAZING, dizzle.
I think every single one of you that have posted here are beautiful.
And here's my contribution...I get messages and posts all the time about "wow, I wish I had your abs!" Really? That is very kind of you, but...um...no, you don't:
Sandy, you are so honest, brave, and inspiring, so I am posting these in your honor. They were taken within two weeks of my "fantastic" progress bikini pics that are in my profile. I am rather embarrassed by them, but I can embrace my flaws if you can. I think.
Honey you made me cry! Look around you... there are women everywhere who would die to be where you are now! You are strong and beautiful and you inspire me back!
It seems that no matter where we are, we can't focus on loving on ourselves because we're too busy looking around the corner trying to catch a glimpse of the body we wish we had.
Love you for sharing, and know I see you as awesome!0 -
My gawd woman!! You are freaking gorgeous!!!
Pretty much quoting for this and Emma's awesome boobs.
:blushing: :blushing: :blushing: x a million
Thanks guys! That makes me feel awesome.
AND SHELBY IS THE HAWTEST SAILOR MOON EVAAAAAAAAA!!!!0 -
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Mirey - I've said every single thing you said in your OP. Every day. And still do. It's taking a LOT of time and work on my part to stop that. I'm not there yet, but I'm getting better about it.
Here is my pic. No make-up, first ever bikini pic. This was after losing 50lbs, and I was damn proud of that. I took the pic, then decided not to post it. After some consideration, I decided I was proud of where I was, even though I didn't look like I wanted to look. Yet. Still don't, but I'm getting closer. I was going through these pis with my boyfriend, and i was ashamed of this one. I swept past it real quick, and he made me go back so he could see it. He loved it, I just don't. But, I'm working on it, and know that I'm looking better than this now, and it'll only get better from here on out!
Look at that smile!! You deserve to be proud and I'm glad your guy made you stop!
Ya know... we beat down guys so much on this site, and yet really... they are sooooo much better than we are at loving us for who we are, than we are at loving ourselves.
You got your first bikini!! HELLYEAH!0 -
Wow MireyGal76, I struggle with issues of body image. I like your dare idea. For me it would be to post a pic without makeup, most likely. If I am brave enough to do it, we shall see. I love your forum post and thanks for being a great MFP Pal to me!! Your saw Awesome and you are beautiful!! Don't ever let anyone tell you different or bring you down 0
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