My goodness what a wonderful thread and what a wonderful bunch of ladies. It feels so uplifting to hear everyone speak so highly of themselves. Thankyou Antje for starting this thread. I hope this sticks and we can keep looking at ourselves in this positive light.
Now I have thought of a few more things I like about myself. At first I seriously only had my height to speak of. I love that my mind and body has been strong enough to be a union carpenter and bridge builder for 20 years, while raising kids. I love that my calves are nice looking and my thighs and arms respond greatly to exercise. I have a nice collarbone and I like my hazel colored eyes, and my nose is kind of cute too.
When I look in the mirror next time I dress this body, I'm going to look at all the things I like about it rather than the usual, other way around.

Now that some of you mentioned collar bones, I'll add mine to the list And I'm also grateful I have good teeth (so my dentists tell me) and didn't need braces when I was a child. I like my smile. And how I have only one dimple

I'm also thankful that my back doesn't complain in spite of many hours sitting at the desk.

I'll add collarbones to my list too. And Patience your response reminded me of a couple of weeks ago when I was returning to the U.S. after about 40 hours of international travel. And the immigration officer asked me: "Are you bringing anything else into this country other than that lovely smile of yours"? Having become a citizen of the US only later in life, I always tend to tense up a little when going through immigration. It was such a refreshing comment and reminder to smile when I'm anxious - it helps me and others around me!

Wow,
What an inspiring thread. I have spent so much of my life agonizing over my perceived faults and comparing myself to others. This is so difficult.
But here goes:
I like my toned arms, I can wear about any kind of sleeve.
I like my slim hips and how good they look in jeans.
I like my curvy backside.
I like my slim ankles.
I like my overall proportions and the fact that I can wear many styles.
I love my natural sense of color and proportion that has given me a lifestyle that provides me with such great creative freedom.
That felt good!

This is the best thread ever.

I love:

My big eyes
The overall shape of my body--I love being an hourglass and my shape stays proportionate no matter what my weight
My strong shoulders, which I got from my mom
My calves
My collarbone
My waist and wearing clothes that accentuate it
My curvy booty!

Oh, this is so nice. I have been without internet for about a week (moving) and it's lovely to come back to the forum and see everyone appreciating the bodies they have! That's been a focus for me this week... I had a baby in February and in September starting taking karate. I am this week finally within my pre-preg weight zone and just feeling so appreciative of my body for what it has done this year.

I like: My collarbones, always my favorite. My hands and wrists. My height! Strong legs and toned arms (thanks to karate and carrying a baby all the time!). And my eyes. And I'm thankful for a husband who appreciates the parts I don't always like as much, thus raising my self-image!

Thanks for this thread, Antje. I agree... you ladies are all beautiful.

Antje:
You rock.
Nicole, so do you -- I love your list!
My list:
Good hair.
Green eyes.
Long neck.
Shapely shoulders.
Long legs.

As I read through this thread, and contemplate what to write for myself, I realize that all the things I hate and am still apt to get frustrated about, are also things I have learned to love. Isn't that interesting?

I will leave out the "buts" and "even though's"..... I'm sure those who've come to know me will know what my "buts" are anyway!!!

I actually do love that I'm, um, pint-sized. Petite. And blessed with a baby face to boot (thank you, dad!)

I love my eyes, especially when I smile. I like how they turn green when I wear green, and other shades when I wear other colors.

I have always loved my lips - I have long believed they are the type of lips that deserve to be honored with lipstick!!!!

I love my chest - being able to fill out a sweater and look womanly. Good thing, when you are petite and pint-sized! I would not want to lose 10 more lbs for all the world... because I would lose my chest.

I actually love being a buttless, hipless wonder - "It's not my body ... it's the clothes."

I love the skin on my face, which hasn't betrayed me, despite decades of smoking and sun-worshipping abuse in my teens.

Resisting ...urge.... to add in all the but's....

I adore this thread so much! It is so fun to be celebrating our bodies and our uniqueness. I will try to focus only on the positive this week, and hopefully I can carry this habit to the new year.

What I love about my body:

- first, I am very thankful that my body is in great health and I do not suffer of any disabilities
- being petite and dainty all over
- being a half pear and hourglass shape. It makes me feel SO feminine.
- my natural hair and skin color
- my almond shaped eyes. I also love that they are very dark and they sparkle more when I keep my hair its natural color, black. (My hubby is the one that pointed this out to me when I met him yrs ago and I have appreciated my sparkly eyes since!)