The other morning I was chatting with 30in2005 and, when she asked me how I was, I said I felt great because I felt skinny. I also said I’m enjoying the feeling while it lasts. I haven’t felt ‘skinny’ in years and, truth be told, I haven’t lost dramatic amounts of weight or inches.
But that morning I looked in the mirror and in my Old Navy PJs and Gap Hoodie with my unwashed & uncombed hair I looked good to myself. We are so hard on ourselves with regards to the way we look and I want to remember that hour on Saturday morning when I felt skinny and beautiful. And I want to carry that feeling with me even on the days when I feel bloated or my chin is unwaxed and my hair just won’t look right – I am beautiful and in 2012 I will remember it often.
SB Said:
on January 10, 2012 at 8:19 am
It is so funny that you write about weight and beauty today. Another blog I love (see http://www.rashmipappu.com/?p=6302) shared a similar sentiment. It is really such a small thing – but we forget to be good to ourselves so often.
SB Said:
on January 10, 2012 at 8:19 am
Eeeks – wrong link. See this one : http://www.rashmipappu.com/?p=6310
Broom Said:
on January 11, 2012 at 12:41 am
Great read! Thanks for sharing.
chandni Said:
on January 10, 2012 at 8:20 am
Long time Broom! Happy NEw Year to you and the girl. Be happy
Broom Said:
on January 11, 2012 at 12:48 am
Wish you and yours the same. May 2012 be a rocking year. x
Sig Said:
on January 10, 2012 at 8:24 am
This is wonderful. Too much we’re focused on weight and skinniness and not enough on just being and feeling beautiful.
I made a pledge not to lose weight, but to get healthy – no matter what the scale says to me. If I feel good when I look in the mirror then I’m happy
Broom Said:
on January 11, 2012 at 12:46 am
Agreed! Although I’m not as brave (insane?!) as you – giving up sugar!!!!
sumitra Said:
on January 10, 2012 at 10:54 am
I feel bloated today. Thanks for reminding me that I should be easy on myself
Broom Said:
on January 11, 2012 at 12:45 am
Glad to be of service!
Beks Said:
on January 10, 2012 at 4:01 pm
it’s not vanity if it’s true
Broom Said:
on January 11, 2012 at 12:43 am
Aha! I was wondering if the post title reference to the song was too vague.
TWB Said:
on January 12, 2012 at 5:51 am
I have undergone the journey from 82 kgs to 60-61.5kgs and I know the amount of hard work that went in to it.
Believe me, my weight loss programme only worked when I actually began focussing on “feeling good, strong and healthy” instead of ” being thin”.
I have seen too many women who starve themselves to “stay thin” and in the process weaken themselves beyond redemption.
Broom Said:
on January 13, 2012 at 11:44 pm
That’s pretty awesome! I’m losing inches but not losing that much weight. Which, in theory, is ok but in reality is annoying!