I looked at myself in the mirror naked

and instead of finding all my flaws and looking away in disgust, or feeling hopeless, I saw the beautiful body I know is underneath.
INSPIRING.
Sophie

Mon. Nov 21, 8:24pm

I had that moment 2 years ago......

I don't think I ever loved my body growing up, and after I began gaining weight I really hated it. And for what? This is a strong, lovely body that has unhesitatingly done all that I asked it, is capable of strength that I don't know about, and deals with the crap I put into it. I have neglected it, cursed it, abused it and despised it my entire life.

The day I lost 20 pounds I stood before a mirror naked and saw the incredibly strong, lovely body that I have, and for once I loved my body. I still have days when I am not nice to it, and I am not where I want to be yet, but it is a far nicer body than I deserve (after years of neglecting it) and I am doing much better at taking care of it.

Inspiring is the right word. I have never looked at myself the same since.

::hugs:: It's an awesome experience and I'm glad you wrote about it :-)

Tuesday, November 22, 2005, 5:33 PM

It's great to have a shared experience like that. Thank you for cheering me on.
:) Sophie

Tuesday, November 22, 2005, 5:51 PM

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