It used to be...

It used to be I had certain outfits I would wear that would make me feel like I "looked good"  You know - that special pair of jeans...that nice top....only could be worn with those shoes and that jewlery....and of course HAD to have make up on or else....well....I just wasn't happy with myself.  And truth be told, even in those outfits, I was still self conscious.

Well tonight we decided to go out to dinner spur of the moment.   I took a shower, grabbed a pair of jeans and top, put some gel in my hair and left it down, and put some powder and blush on (no concealer or anything....), my sneakers, and left.

While walking past a full length mirror when out to dinner I did a double take.  This was just a regular "whatever" outfit.  Nothing planned or coordinated....just "was"

And ya know what....

I looked good.  Real good.

Conceited, maybe.... but was astounded I could feel that way about myself in something that was just a knock around outfit.  And it dawned on me...

It's not the outfit.  It's me.

Cool moment!

Pam

It's all U, awesome!! 
-GD

Pam,
Our beauty comes from who we are, not what we wear.  Unfortunately, our society has brainwashed us into thinking the reverse.  Good for you for seeing your true beauty.

Hugs,
Trish

Wooooohoooooo, be conceited all you want!!!  You deserve it.  I find myself looking more and more at every mirror or reflection in the window I see.  It's a great feeling and I'm loving it more and more.  So say you look good all you want....say it every day!!!!

Good for you, Pam!!  Very cool!

HG

Pam,

How cool! You are an inspiration to me. You do look nice!

Good for you Pam, it is when we realize these things that we come full circle with our WLS. Maybe your brain is starting to catch up to your body. Have a great day. - Katie

 Pam

That's what I call an AHA moment.  Yes, it is YOU that looks good because it is You that has done all the hard work to get to that point.  Your head is catching up to your body.  

arlene

Conceited?? Not in a million years, cookie! You've worked damn hard to get your health and your body in shape and you deserve to be able to enjoy it from both prespectives without feeling conceited!! Enjoy your accomplishments - enjoy wearing your clothes and looking and feeling good in them - we all think you look FANTASTIC, so why shouldn't you?! 

Kathy

That's awesome!  How wonderful to have that realization - you're an inspiration to me as a newbie!

Keri