It is very sad...I can't say I'm 100% comfortable and happy with my body- if I could wave a magic wand, there are a few things I would change (take off about 5lbs, go up a cup size, have more toned abs and arms...And yes I realize the first thing is completely opposite to the last 2 lol)
But, that being said, I would never go to drastic measures to change my appearance. Yes I work out and try to eat healthy (chocolate is a weakness I can't seem to overcome lol), train so I can be more toned and fitter. But I feel like that's sort of a good thing- taking care of myself.
I have never dyed my hair and really have never seen the point. I rarely wear makeup because I've always thought I should be able to present my natural face, hair color, eye color etc. to the world and be accepted. The people who don't like it don't need to be in my life period.
Mostly- I like myself, my body, and how I look. I'm not insecure on a daily basis about my body- I am who I am and I work hard to keep myself fit and healthy in body and mind.
The problem most women tend to have is that the ideal image of beauty is so completely f-ed up. We're supposed to weigh less than 130lbs but be toned, we're supposed to be tall and skinny but curvy with wide hips, big breasts and a nice butt. It's like they took all possible body types and rolled them into one impossible woman (her name is Barbie lol). We see this image touted day after day as the ideal- think about celebrities even. They're not perfect, we just talk about so-and-so's hair, another woman's butt, another woman's abs, another woman's breasts- even the idols fall short of the ideal image of beauty.
Women do this as often as men and the media has been horrible for literally 150 years- telling women how they should dress, act, look to attract men...Really it's no wonder so many women have insecurities about their bodies. We will never quite measure up to the ever-changing, unattainable ideal beauty but we seem to drive ourselves to keep trying anyway.
They way I've come to see it is that if we're always taking a piece from this woman or that woman to fit into the image of beauty- it must mean there are tons of different versions of beautiful and we can all qualify for our own unique beauty.
I'm happy with my body and I remember one time I openly said this and got downvotes for it! I blame media and unrealistic expectations especially from the male side. Well that's just how I feel at least.
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To tell you the truth I am happy the way God created me but there are a bunch of selfish and insensitive people out there who just have to criticize your physical appearance for something (O.K I don't expect every person to call me beautiful but they don't have a right to compare or criticize me ! ) and that kind off puts me down !
But having said that I would just like to mention one thing that sometimes it is good to take someone's advice (must be polite) e.g. a girl/guy who is obese should try to lose weight for health purposes and an anorexic person should try to gain weight for health purposes ,if others' point out that (politely !) instead of adamantly saying I'm perfect I don't need to change !
I am. I looked in the mirror one day and realized that what I saw is what I look like and it's never going to change so I might as well rock what I got instead of being upset with it.
After that I seemingly effortlessly lost a lot of weight and got a lot prettier once I stopped fixating on it all the time.
Yes :) I like what I have, and there is no way I'd change with plastic surgery.
Few years ago, I hated my body though. I felt awkward, and I focused too much on the bad sides. It took me around a year to change my frame of mind and look at myself without criticizing everything I saw. Now I feel good with myself, and I don't let people talk me down about my body :P
Oh yeah, I can definitely say I'm pretty content and happy with my body. Nonetheless, I'm open for improvement, but it's just a goal I strive for just like anybody else in regards to any self improvement. But, not for the opposite gender. For myself. I honestly feel sad for girls who feel the need to change for anyone else other than themselves for simple gratification and validation.
Words have power and effect. Females can be emotionally vulnerable around the negative things spoken about their bodies, esp. when they don't fit the ideal images portrayed in the media or liked by majority of people or they just weren't born..with perfect features.
Yes, I am.
I agree! There's one girl here who endlessly talks about which surgery she feels like having today lol Some girls are just weak minded or don't have the depth to see beyond physical beauty. Then they conform that the true meaning of physical beauty is the biased, one dimensional message the media promotes. I don't understand why it's so difficult for some women to just love and appreciate what they have.
i am actually. I mean,i'm not some perfect goddess sent here to embarrass you with my bod-but I'm fine with my body. kind of like...''that'll do body,that'll do.''
I am more than happy with my body, my breasts are big firm and pointy and I'm really slim, pepole have said I'm top heavy but I am very happy. Zoe.
i have many good days but there are also days that I think I'm too bloated or a little fat. overall I love my body.
i am I love my body and wouldn't get surgery or something big like that.
yes! I AM
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