How Do You See You?

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How Do You See You?
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Mon, 11-14-2005 - 6:53am

My question is how or when do you think its gets easier to accept yourself... I just got dressed, pants arent any looser this morning...lol. Sometimes I look at myself dressed and think Im alright average isnt bad....then its the naked in front of the mirror...thats when I feel like I'm surrounded by 19 year olds barely holding up a size 1.. Im 5ft5 if I were 5ft10 Id be perfect for me but at this point I starve to maintain chunky...lol. How did you (if you are)get happy with you? if not what do you do to help you feel better?

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Mon, 11-14-2005 - 8:32am

Now that's a good Monday morning question!

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 11-14-2005 - 5:08pm
It's taken me a while to get to a point of knowing and liking who I am.
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Mon, 11-14-2005 - 8:26pm

CeeCee

It think I'm getting better about me I'm 27 5ft5 145.... Honestly with clothes on I'm fine with me....But its that mirror in my bathroom right across from the shower(I have a clear curtain) that gets me... I gained alot and then lost alot...so tone is no where to be found...lol. But It still gets me I wish it didnt see myself the way I do...My boyfriend is in good shape(too good) I like chunky men...lol. but he makes me feel better about me than I have in a long time..

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Wed, 11-16-2005 - 8:52am
I see myself as a beautiful, kind, caring, loving woman with many talents.
I am the queen of healthy gourmet cooking, a woman who cares deeply about my spirituality,
who loves my family, who has forgiven parents and realizes they brought me to the world
with the set up to learn what i needed to learn because of who they were. I am too sensitive
bearing on many water signs in my chart that gives me the ability to feel what my patients need
and some intuition along with the problems of sensitivity. It is a trait I need to work on to be strong.
I do know when the problem is me and not the other person, much of the time.
I have spent too much time in my life caring about glamour. I still find It is there to some degree but I realize the inside is what I am and more than that the spirit.
I am 5'6", lost 1 1/2 inches!!!!!!!!!!!! 128. I was heavy as a teen and that
has given me food issues, a life time thing to work at. since I am a health
nut my weight stays within normal limits. When it is on the higher side,
I have trouble with that. I look good to myself with or without clothes
sometimes better with, but when I stand up real tall, what has dropped picks up!!!!!!!
hehe. self image used to be a
problem, most of the time I treat myself with love. I tend to worry and
feel anxiety, can get into fearful states, but have the
tools and knowleddge to release it along with the right friends to help. In my heart I know where it is at,
I know when the ego is out there fighting and that is not the real world. I know this planet is an illusion,
I am proud of myself and what I have become and the changes I have made from the real young Leila
and realize where I need to grow. I talk to myself with kind words. That is how I see Leila.
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Wed, 11-16-2005 - 7:41pm

Did it take alot to tone back up after the loss? see me I just dont have it in me right now to do the 100 crunches and blah blah blah...lol. I think Im going to learn to love me chunky...lol.

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Wed, 11-16-2005 - 8:50pm
I go to curves 3X a week, I am in my fifth year. I always danced,
ballet and tap. I was in my first recital at 48 and my kids all came to see it!!!!!!!!
Dance has helped my body. I was 165lbs. in high school, unhappy about it, poor self image.
got down to 135 in nursing school, after my divorce I got real thin. So that's my weight story. I like
being svelte, but am settleling to be thin, not skinny and healthy. It is more important to develop a healthy
relationship with food. I can use it for the wrong reasons. That doesn't make me feel good.
I try to stay on track. Stuck, our bodies all need exercise, do it for health. Do something that is fun that you like.
Love, Leila
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Wed, 11-16-2005 - 9:48pm

Leilade

I use to jog, I stopped one day mid run, had a friend pick me up...lol. Havent ran since. I did feel better but for now extra sex will have to do...lol. Im think New Year (thats the time)

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Thu, 11-17-2005 - 7:02am
there is no date for what your body needs. We don't do the physical
work we did years ago. Our bodies need to move and life weights.
Hey, I'd trade curves for xtra sex!!!!!!!!!!!!! There are really good videos
to use in the house. Jogging isn't for everyone, that is so funny,
calling a friend to pick you up. Before Jan 1st, think of things you really love to do.
Are you better in a class or alone? Here I am giving advice, thinking I'm at work.
(:- ) Love, leila
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Thu, 11-17-2005 - 10:14pm

leila


I do ok at the gym...Where I live has one but they are using it for an office right now...lol. A lot has changed in a way if I wanted a good excuse I could blame Katrina for my bigAZZ...lol. When its up I'll go again, My boyfriend works out here in the apartment but Im just waiting it out, I'm just not ready just yet...



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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 11-18-2005 - 6:14am
Put the music on and dance with your boyfriend. Have fun with all you do
and in the right timing. Love, leila

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