what do ya' think?

So last night I stayed up late to watch LMN's "how do you look naked"?. It was kinda funny the way "we" women feel about our bodies. Made me start to think where did we get these ideas. When did I start to feel I "didn't  LOOK good the way I am. And why losing 20 lbs is the first thing I think about in the morning(as I step on the scale) Fyi.......it's still at 243

Good post, E! I am interested in body image issues for women (and fat guys too).

The exact moment I felt "less than" - when I could not suck in my gut anymore! LOL. When i was in high school, i used to be able to feel in control when i could stand up, suck it in and walk across a room.

Now I skitter and try to walk backwards (my butt is one of my better features!).  Hmmm, maybe doing that attracts more attention?  LOL

I have felt this way for a couple years now! And I dont go and step on a scale first thing in the morning. Somtimes i may weigh once a week..or sometimes its longer then that. I dont want to get addicted to it!!

Well i took my pill starting this morning..i can feel it kicking in.. Its cloudy here..so I think I am going to get around..and go up and walk at the track. I have nothing else better to do except to sit here and do nothing!  SO yeah..i think i am going to get the kids..and go walk for alittle bit! Its all cloudy out..heck it may even rain some on us while we walk :) Anywho, off i go hopefully i will start losing!!

Sorry to hear thaty ou are still at 243!!

 Stacey, Good to hear you started your pill this morning. It does give you a little kick and a burst of energy. Yesterday wasn't the best for me when I got  home my husband had ordered P***a and I ate two slices with 4 delicious hot wings. I was just too tired to go to the gym(after a long day at work) but i did force myself to do a 30 minute walk around the neighborhood with my kids. And yes I know i tell myself I won't weigh my self daily but each morning before I jump in the shower there it is just looking at me. THINK  I'll call home and have my daughter hide it from me LOL.

I can honestly say I can't remember a time in my life when I was pleased with the way I look.....maybe about 5 years ago when I lost 70lb (but was still at 218 then...but into size 14/16 and felt "normal").  I've been overweight since a young child and it has always been an issue in my life.  I was put on a "diet" around age 10 and my mother harped about my weight for as long as I can remember.

The scale dictates how I feel about myself and the way I look.  I can lose 5lb and feel wonderful and put that 5lb back on and feel like a slob.  Now we all know that to an outsider, I don't look any different within that 5lb range and no one else could even begin to tell the difference.  If I'm eating healthy and on a "plan", I feel positive and outgoing....my whole outlook changes if I'm making lousy choices...kind of like having a bad hair day.