@Gigi I second the powerful thighs - I used to hate my 'thunder' thighs & constant chub rub, but at least they keep me warm! Pro tip: if you've ever taken a chocolate bar or something similar straight out of the fridge & it's too cold, stick it between your thighs for a bit & it'll warm right up. Useful thighs, lol!
@Cardiff Girl we all have things that we don't like about ourselves - think that's normal, after all. But if you think you're well proportioned, that's great too - you just need to wear clothes that show off your rocking figure
Same goes for you too, @rachylou & @Angie! Sorry to hear you were sick but glad you're feeling better now! I was also sick this week but have recovered now - it's amazing how we sometimes take our bodies for granted until they need maintenance repairs, right lol? I feel you on feeling cold though, @rachylou - maybe some sheer fabrics could help keep you covered up whilst showing of your figure too?
@JenniNZ yayyyy for feet! That's also another body part we tend to take for granted - they take us everywhere we need to go without complaining (most of the time anyway, lol!) I also find a new pair of shoes the easiest & quickest way to update an outfit & make it look more modern if I'm struggling with the rest of my look. And you know how I feel about big behinds already - keep wiggling that tush, lol!
@Aurore yes it's easy to fall into that trap of trying to attain unattainable perfection, right? I'm glad you like your proportions, though - keep rocking them alongside @Angie & @rachylou! Be proud to stand up tall - at least you don't have to struggle for the top shelf of everything like my short, 5ft3.5 self does (& yes, that extra half inch is VERY important, lol!)
@harmonica no problem, glad others could benefit from it too! Sounds like you have a lot to celebrate & be grateful for - isn't it amazing how someone else's perspective can change how we think & feel about ourselves? Sometimes we get so wrapped up in hating the part of us that aren't 'perfect' that we forget that those same parts can be considered perfect already by others.
@Mainelady At under 5ft4, I'm right there with you on 'small but mighty' - I believe we're just 'fun sized', lol! What a wonderful way to tie your body parts to what they can do - another way we often take our bodies for granted, for sure. Shapely calves are lovely too, although I often have difficulty finding boots that fit because of them, lol!
@danusia Great, you should treat your hardworking feet to some nice shoes, lol!
@Babs yes like I mentioned to @Aurore, it's very easy to fall into that trap. We think that losing weight will automatically make us happier & love our bodies, but it's not as easy as that. The happiness takes work. Sounds like you're getting there though, since I'm sure your smile shows it now - mine was also certainly more visible after I cut my hair, lol!
