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I stood for a long time naked in the mirror last night. Pinching, pulling, lifting and sucking in. First time in a long time I have thought hey, this isn't looking too bad! I am gettin somewhere. Feels good to be able to look in the mirror again before bathing.
I had myself convinced for the longest time that it was pregnancy and breastfeeding that ruined my body. It wasn't, it was me. Stuffing my face and honestly believing there would be no consequences to face.
Sure pregnancy gave me some serious stretch marks and breastfeeding wasn't exactly friendly to my breasts. But I can embrace that, wear the stretchmarks like a badge of mommy honor. But being able to put clothes on now and go wow, things are finally going back to where they are supposed to be, is a great feeling.
I far from love my body, but we are working on our relationship. I thought for the longest time I would never make any improvements. I hope that other pple out there just know that there is something you can do and there is hope. Be as healthy as you can inside and out!
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22 May 08 by member: Shannon_21
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That is great! I almost cried because I know what it's like to look in the mirror and not like what you see. You are such an inspiration!
22 May 08 by member: sararay
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Good for you! It is so important to make the connection that beauty comes from the inside out, not the other way around!!
And keep sharing because stories like yours do so much to inspire people who are struggling with their own weight battles.
Well done!!
22 May 08 by member: caged liberty
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I am so inspired by your journal today! I wish I could be as honest with myself....but you are correct when you way it is a relationship that needs work. Our bodies can't do it alone!
Thank you!
22 May 08 by member: Bobber
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Wow. That is a stunningly frank realization, and I greatly admire your taking responsibility for where you ended up, rather than blaming pregnancy and breast feeding. And NOW you can fully take the CREDIT for being where you are!!!!!!!!!
22 May 08 by member: gramnbear
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Very good journal! How great it is to feel good in one's own skin :)
22 May 08 by member: mbhpro
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Thank you all for your wonderfully supportive comments. Such a feeling to have so many amazing people to relate to.
22 May 08 by member: time4achange
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It's nice to read someone else's journal and see that I am not the only one feeling this same way. And almost word for word at that.
22 May 08 by member: jlharrelson
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That's a wonderful post of self acceptance. I need that. Pinching, pulling, lifting and inhaling in front of the mirror has become practically my full-time job lately. If it's any consolation I have stretch marks and flabby boobies...but no babies...just a 40 pound bouncing bundle of blubber.
22 May 08 by member: massiverally
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