February 18, 2012

  • Body Confidence Challenge

    I'm issuing a challenge to anyone who's interested, male or female. Doesn't matter. We tend to rip apart our bodies and we lack that confidence. I have a friend who is helping me realize that I shouldn't be ripping apart my own body and instead embracing it. My weight loss journey isn't over, but I've made some great achievements and I must say that I'm more confident NOW than I have been in YEARS. I may never be a size 2, that's okay. I may never have a flat tummy, but that's okay. Cellulite is just a part of life, haha. THAT'S OKAY. Stretch marks? IT'S OKAY. I have those, too. Instead of giving in to negative thoughts and getting down on ourselves, we should start focusing on the positive things and start looking at ourselves different and APPRECIATING ourselves.

    Now, what is the challenge, you ask? Write down the top 5-7 things you LOVE about your body. C'mon, you can do it. So will I. Right here, right now. And I'm going to be brave and actually share some... pictures. *I want the positive message to be heard and seen LOUD AND CLEAR. And if you're not wanting to blog about it, then write it in a journal, down on paper.*

    1. My stomach

     

    My body did the amazing act of growing and carrying a baby. It's an amazing thing. Who cares if it's never completely flat. winky I'll always have the "scars", if you will, to remember the amazing thing my body was able to do and how amazing the process of pregnancy really is. Really, it's AMAZING.

    2. My Face

    I didn't want to pick just one part of my face, I appreciate the whole thing. It's unique to me and that's a good thing. I didn't always think that way. I've struggled with thoughts of being ugly, not pretty, blah, blah, blah. However... beauty really is in the eye of the beholder. Who cares if a lot of people don't think you're pretty? You should. I should. And, really, someone out there finds you attractive, whether you want to believe that or not.

    Another side note to this, this picture, plus the one I have as my profile picture, were both taken on my 25th birthday, back on Jan. 9th of this year. I, usually, wouldn't just share pictures of myself, but I was feeling really happy with my accomplishments, and just happy in general, and I think it shows. It was actually the first time I didn't mind seeing a picture of myself and I've become more confident. So, basically, you can see how it's only been a little over a month that I've felt that way. If that makes sense. Just thought I'd add that. Because of that, I've been more willing to show pictures of myself, hence that stupid hat post, haha. Before, I wouldn't have done that.

    3. My Breasts

    *this one comes with no picture, haha*

    It's taken some time, but I really feel they are the perfect size for me. Not too big, not too small. Just right. hehe.

    Okay, moving on quickly...

    4. My legs

     

    You know how many lunges, squats and going up and down stairs my legs have done for me? They are strong. Period. And I love that feeling of doing a bunch of lunges and squats and feeling that burn. Seriously. Gives me a rush! Plus I'm just thankful for the ability to walk/run and, without my legs, I wouldn't be able to do ANY of it. 

    5. My hair

    I actually like my hair. I like that I can do anything I want with it. I don't know why I picked this picture, to show that, but whatever, lol. Plus, I like that it's really dark brown. My daughter just thinks it's black winky

    6. My Hands 

    I like my small hands and do you see my pinkie finger? Yeah, it's crooked. Hehe. It doesn't really ever hurt. Only aches sometimes and if people try and "fix" it for me, then it hurts. *and that's happened a couple times, lol*. Otherwise, I just think it's kinda cute, lol. Both of my pinkie fingers are crooked like that. 

    All of this just reminds me that God created us all unique and the way we are for a reason and we should NEVER tear ourselves down. This is just reminding me of that and that I should be thankful for all God has given me. 

    Now, gals and guys, what do you appreciate about YOURSELF. Lets focus on the positive and not tear ourselves down, okay? Remember, you're beautiful/strong in your own way and you deserve to appreciate that about yourself!

Comments (25)

  • I did the skivvies post, I like me,not being fat but I have to be OK with who I am, LOVE this post! 

  • @seedsower - Yes and you were such an inspiration for me to do this post!  Seeing your confidence was an awesome encouragement to me! And thank you!

  • You are beautiful and have gorgeous hair!

  • You are just beautiful my friend.

  • I will be coming back to this post later when Im on a computer and can actually load pictures. Lol. Seems like an awesome post though. I might just do it next week :)

  • I liked how you showed your hand and that it's ok for your pinky finger not to be perfect. Some people need to read that, that we can love our imperfections.

  • @GreekPhysique - it's not that easy for everyone to love their imperfections. haha. i hate mine, but i'm working on it (the mental part of it).

    i love this post :) i might come back and do this!

  • This is a wonderful post! I'm gonna force myself to do this :) I don't HATE my body, but maybe using the word "love" with make me even more appreciative of it

  • Wow.  Awesome post Megan!  Seriously!  I'm impressed.    You are braver than I am. I love that about you.  I would say you're absolutely right about being more confident in who you are & you should be! 

    You're pretty & a beautiful person!  I'm happy we're friends. 

    I'd like to do this but I feel I'd be lying.  I don't hate my body or my looks.  However, I am not fully sure if I appreciate them either.  *lol*  I feel I've accepted me more than embraced me.  Which is okay, IMHO.  Though I do wish better than that for those I care about.

  • I remember this being done about a year or two ago, but some challenges/trends are nicer to see than others so I'm happy to see this back :) I might do this, but I doubt I'll have pictures because it's usually awkward trying to get photos of yourself haha.

    This is the first time I've been on your site, but I've seen you around Xanga and you seem like a really nice person :) Awesome post!

  • You're a pretty girl. Never doubt that. And kudos on your successes with the weight loss. Proud of ya, sport.

    Definitely rec'ing this post. It's good stuff. Hopefully it will help a bunch of people.

    (and I'm still not gonna sing on video. Valiant effort, though.)

  • @Cestovatelka - She's an awesome person, hands down. You ladies should friend up,

  • I loved this post! My stomach isn't flat either, and I haven't even had kids! But like you said, I don't care if I'm not a size 2, I just want to be a healthy weight, whether that's size 10, 12, or whatever. Thanks so much for this post! 

  • What a great post :) Congrats!

  • You are beautiful and your little one is absolutely adorable.  I am going to do mine right here in your comment section if that is ok.

    1-my gray hair that is getting long and hanging down my back

    .2-I have lived to be 63 years old and my body still works pretty good for walking, and getting around.

    3-My legs are strong and I am able to do the things I need to do to take care of me and my husband.
    4-My mind works well and most of the time is alert and still full of youth.
    5-My hands are strong and not full of arthritis and I can tyrpe, cook, and soothe the tears of grand children with them.
    6-My eyes can see the beauty of Mama Earth.
    7-My ears and nsoe can hear and smell the ocean that I so dearly love.

  • What a terrific post! Thank you for being so brave!

  • everyone should do this. I think I will soon. =]

  • awesome post. (:
    makes me happy just to be relatively healthy and able to do the things I can. (:

  • @TheTheologiansCafe - Thanks, Dan! :)

    @LiquidityOfSelf - Yes, that definitely helps. I know, I still have my moments where I struggle, but doing this helped me feel a ton better about myself. Thank you! :)

    @MyTwoCentss - Thank you, Kim. I'm glad we're friends, too! :) You're the first person I've really formed this strong of a friendship with on here. That says a lot! :)

    @Cestovatelka -  Awwww, Thank you! I look forward to getting to know you better. I, too, have seen you around and you also seem like a sweet person. Appreciate the kind words! :)

    @AgainstTheWind1 - Thank you, thank you! :) lol, it's okay about the video. I probably wouldn't do it either, haha. Still would have been funny.

    @AngelAsh_86 -  Thank you. Your goals are very good for yourself. Yeah, my smallest size was size 8. And that was in higshcool. So, I'll be happy for whatever healthy size I eventually get in to. :)

    @xXxlovelylollipop - Thank you! :)

    @Grannys_Place -  Thank you and I LOVED your list of things. Awesome! :) Thanks for sharing!

    @BoulderChristina -  Thank you! :)

    @HippopotamusSandwich -  It'd be neat if you did! :) I'd read it. And Thank you! :)

    @Stephnalamx -  Thank you! :)

  • I think I'm going to do this today!!!!  Excellent post!  Building ourselves up is so much better than tearing ourselves down!  :)

    Also, you, m'dear, are absolutely stunning.

  • this was a good post - maybe I'll do something like this! :)

    yay for confidence and inspiring confidence!

  • awesome post.  I must do this! 

  • I love this idea - I REC'd it to all our photo fans, well - it is photo related, no? 

  • That is great, I'm going to try to do this either tonight or tomorrow =)

  • You're beautiful.

    Maybe I'll do this.  Maybe.  Mostly depends on how lazy I'm feeling.

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