What is the best thing about your body?
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| Fri, 04-01-2005 - 6:51pm |
I was watching my daughter dance this morning (she's 4) and I was amused to see how long she stared in the mirror, admiring herself, twirling and watching her body move. I asked if she thought she was pretty and she said "Of course, but look how my legs are all muscly" I am alway amazed at how easy it is for her to find something spectacular about herself. It's not always that she is pretty or funny or smart (though she will tell you she is all of these things) sometimes she likes the way her tummy looks roundish when she's full and flattish when she lays on the ground. She the way her clothes look and her beautiful brown eyes.
It dawned on me that I tell her CONSTANTLY how wonderful she is, but I don't do myself the same favor, so to that end, here are my favorite things about my body --
I am very muscular, and though I'm big, I don't look fat.
I am very strong.
I have great legs and a nice tush.
I have well toned arms.
What is the best part of your body? Let's celebrate it!!!
Karen

I have a 4 year old dd too that does ballet/gymnastics. She also has big brown eyes and she has waist length natural spiral curled/wavey hair. She is very beautiful!! She is also very proud of her body and her dancing skills. I hope she continues to be this way forever and never grows tired of dance and gymnastics because I think it's very good for her health wise (we have a family history or heart disease and diabetes) and self esteem wise.
As for me I have big silver-aqua (natural--no colored contacts) colored eyes. I am always getting compliments on them because they are a little more vibrant than the blue, gray, green, that are common. I also have a big smile with very straight (braces for 5 years) teeth which people also compliment me on. Good *feel-good* question for everyone to answer!
I always seem to go back to childbirth. I'm amazed how my body created and protected another human being. More amazed that I delivered two 9 1/2 lb. babies with no drugs (not my first choice)!
I too try to learn from my d. She'll undress for bathtime, get distracted, and play with some barbie dolls with not an ounce of selfconsciousness. Her form is so perfect. Not skinny, not fat, not tall, not short, just perfect in it's strong healthy shape.
Looks wise, I like my face, eyes and hair too.
And my legs :)
I often watch the children in my class do exactly the same thing your
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I'm enjoying reading the answers others give to this question. :) Although, I found it difficult to come up with something that I really love about my body! I know that is not a good thing. But ok, here is what I came up with...I think the best thing about my body is my face and neck because I like that my face looks feminine and my neck is sort of dainty.
Kim
Thanks for asking such a fantastic question.
How absolutely cute, your daughter. She sounds like my little niece. It's so wise of you to tell her how wonderful she is; young girls need to hear that from their mommies.
As for me, SO thinks I have a nice rear. I like my legs though. One advantage to not being able to drive is that my legs are in good shape, and the nicer the weather, the more I walk and the less I get rides with friends or on the bus. I do work my legs, but they have a pretty good start already.
I like that my arms look toned and they "match" my slender shoulders.
Good idea, Karen. We put a lot of effort into taking care of ourselves; we should stop and look in the mirror from time to time and appreciate what's looking back at us.
Lor
If you asked my husband, he'd say butt. LOL
I'd say eyes. I have very dark brown hair (almost black) and very fair skin with light blue eyes (kind of like Courtney Cox). Anyway, my hair and skin make my eyes more noticable. They are what people usually comment on first. At least I never have to worry about my best feature gaining weight!!! LOL
LOL
What a great story..and question that came from it, Karen!
How beautiful your daughter must be and the sad thing is, is that we grow up and the innocence and wonder of the youngest children soon get bombarded with too many images!