Body Image issues
Lately, for the past couple of months I guess, Ive really struggled with body image issues. I cant stand to look at myself in the mirror without clothes, or with little clothes on. Ive lost 55 lbs this past year, and have 45 more to go. But the 55 lbs has now caused saggy skin on my thighs and hips. Ive always had an abdominal apron, well now its more pronounced (at least i think it is) wrinkles, scars, saggy skin and body parts YUCKKK. Im a single woman, who at some point would like to be involved in a relationship again but right now, I cant even imagine being close to a man intimately. I disgust myself, im sure a man would be too. The worse part of this is i think its affecting my attitude toward losing the rest of my weight. I am planning on plastic surgery when im through, but can I make it till then?
Any helpful hints or words of encouragement to get me out of this rut?? Ive not been exercising like i should, havent been eating right, i think subconsciously for fear of getting more saggy.
thanks for any responses.
Kim
Any helpful hints or words of encouragement to get me out of this rut?? Ive not been exercising like i should, havent been eating right, i think subconsciously for fear of getting more saggy.
thanks for any responses.Kim
Hi Kim! I know the feeling! I can pull my apron out at least 6 inches on each side at the same time!! Talk about disgusting. So I know exactly how you feel. As for the man part, he will appear when you least expect it. When I was in my early 30's I was never going to get married or have children. I met Scott within two months of moving to Tennessee and we have been together for 14 years and have a beautiful 10 y/o boy. I have always been heavy. I weigh less now than when I met Scott. He was a big boy too. So. long story short (Too late!!! LOL) your body image and size will not matter to the right person. He will love you and except you for who you are not what you look like. Hang in there! Who knows, you may already know Mr. Right, or at least have fun finding him!!!
Beth
P.S. We EXPECT to see you at the East Tn Lunch BUnch on the 11th of October -- NO excuses!!!
Beth
P.S. We EXPECT to see you at the East Tn Lunch BUnch on the 11th of October -- NO excuses!!!
Kim,
I KNOW what you are talking about! I have lost 125 pounds and still have a little less than 50 pounds to lose, but because of all the sagging skin, it looks like more, especially on my upper arms! They are horrible! I have at times felt the same way about losing the rest of the weight. I hate how I look now...but I love the improved health! No more diabetes meds, no more lung meds, no more BP meds! My hubby just says, even if I can't have plastics right away (money) he is thrilled with the loss. But, I WILL figure out a way to have plastics! Honey, I firmly believe that God has a plan for all of us. When it is the right time, a man will come into your life who will love you for you! Whether you are saggy or not, before or after plastics! Remember, even with plastics, looks are fleeting, but true love will be there forever...in the right time!
Marilyn
I KNOW what you are talking about! I have lost 125 pounds and still have a little less than 50 pounds to lose, but because of all the sagging skin, it looks like more, especially on my upper arms! They are horrible! I have at times felt the same way about losing the rest of the weight. I hate how I look now...but I love the improved health! No more diabetes meds, no more lung meds, no more BP meds! My hubby just says, even if I can't have plastics right away (money) he is thrilled with the loss. But, I WILL figure out a way to have plastics! Honey, I firmly believe that God has a plan for all of us. When it is the right time, a man will come into your life who will love you for you! Whether you are saggy or not, before or after plastics! Remember, even with plastics, looks are fleeting, but true love will be there forever...in the right time!
Marilyn
Marilyn
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