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newsoul

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March 30, 2008, 8:08 pm PDT

Lost All the Weight and Still Hate Your Body?

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Its so devasitating today to see so many people unhappy with themselves and their image because of the medias pressure to be perfect and slim and in shape and basically all the things regular people dont have.We are perfect the way we are even if the internet and t.v. say otherwise.Its disgusting that we idolize 85 pound models because we think they look good because so many people envy their physique. I am happy to be the way i am i know that i have flaws and i am not the most perfect specimen on earth but i feel comfortable with myself and as long as i do i really dont have much to worry about.

It is sad how the media promotes being underweight as something to strive for. However, alot of poor body images don't come from media, but people that are close to them. My mother influenced me in my poor body image and still pushes that unhealthy thinking on me. I look back and was not fat at all in HS. I gained weight after having my daughter and kept it on until having my son. One year after having my son I had returned to the weight I was when I started college. I have maintained it by healthy eating and a love for running. Despite what the scale says I still see a huge cow in the mirror. I know logically that I am in good shape and healthy weight, but still hate what I see. The issue is far deeper than media influence and the numbers on a scale. Definately working to improve my self talk! I commend you on loving and being comfortable with yourself. I hope to someday to be able to say the same!

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April 12, 2008, 3:52 am PDT

what else do I have to do???????????

I started losing weight about a year and a half ago. 190 to 144. Great right? NOOOOOOOOO!!! Everyone said i had lost too much. I looked sick. It wasn't me. And on and on. Well, in the privacy of my bathroom, I knew it was me. Sickening stretch marks and this whatever it is around my waist that no amount of exercise is getting rid of. I am disgusted by the "Thing" around my middle. So, I thought "why am I trying when I look like crap anyway." Gave up. Gained about 15 pounds. Then I realized I am very unhealthy. so, here I am at it again. Working out almost every day. Eating the right foods, keeping track. (I joined WW) I'm glad I decided to start thinking about what i eat, but i stll, after six years will not let my b-friend in the bathroom with me. I know he loves me, and i know he's seen "sneak-previews" of my body, but to just be like "OK honey, come on in and stare at my mammoth gut" is out of the question. I avoid sex alot because of my insecurities, not because I'm not horney. I would love to have sex in the middle of the afternoon, but that will NOT happen until this big hunk of flubber decides to leave. Yes, it impacts your life. Yes, i think about it EVERY DAY! And yes, I have thought about surgery. Finances don't allow that, so I know im pretty much going to have to find a way to accept my "friend" around my waist and hips. Just "hanging" out. Comfortable right where it is with no intention of ever leaving. Like a renter who refused to be evicted. IT SUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!

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June 7, 2008, 4:57 pm PDT

150 pounds lost, loose skin gained

I am experiencing the same problem unfortunately. Ate age 14 I weighed over 350lbs but I was able to lose 150 of those pounds due to eatting right and exercise. I was always worried about loose skin but I hoped against hope that it wouldn't happen to me. I've been trying to see what options are out there and praying that it's not just plastic surgery. I actually started a blog a couple weeks ago to document my struggles and to hopefully meet other people experiencing the same problem. It's really the elephant in the room. I give more details there. You can check it out my blog here: http://lifeaftertheloss.blogspot.com/

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September 13, 2008, 11:15 am PDT

Cellulite after baby

Before i got pregnant i had a little unnoticable cellulite on my legs. Now I have alot and I'm not even fat. I weigh 128 and I don't like all the cellulite. I lost 20 lbs. in the past 6 months and still no loss of cellulite. Ive been eating less and walking more. I used the good bye cellulite cream for 2 months and no difference. A couple years ago before i had my son i weighed 102 lbs and i was to skinny and i always wanted some meat on me. Now I wish i was 102 lbs again. I hate cellulite. It's my worst enemy and it makes my confidence go out the door everytime i put a skirt on. People always say... "Oh Jamie, I wish i had your body." and that gets on my nerves cuz theres nothing really good to want from it. I just want the soft skin and the big boobs.

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September 30, 2008, 7:23 pm PDT

Lost All the Weight and Still Hate Your Body?

Hi everyone.

I've been losing weight for the last 3 years...went from 261 to 152. (109 pounds gone)...I've been consistantly working with a trainer, eat 6 meals a day, drink 2-3 litres of water everyday.

I am proud at what I have accomplished...my body is so strong now and I am able to do so much more in life. I have better confidence.

I just thought I would come to this board to share how I feel about my stretch marks...I call them my battle wounds and I wear them proudly. So many people would be quick to judge me based on those stretch marks (because so many think they are ugly)...but I know why they are there. I know what I have achieved to get them...I can't say that a lot of others have walked in my shoes. Those same people who are quick to judge are probably also the ones who have never in their life had to work so hard for something....not too many people do things for THEMSELVES. This is about you...this is about getting healthy and being able to live a normal healthy happy life. You shouldn't be concerned with those who judge around you.