Comments on: Making Friends with Your Body

By: Katie (A Running Start)

Katie (A Running Start) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:23:40 +0000

This is a fantastic post! I can’t help but think of all of the times that I have inevitably thought that a. skinny people have no problems and b. once I’m skinny I’ll be just like them. It’s scary to realize how easy it is to associate our body size with perfection. If it’s perfect then everything else will be to. Now that I’m realizing my body’s pretty perfect already I’m not waiting for the rest to fall into place.

By: s

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:56:18 +0000

thanks for this post. i just lost ~40 lbs and am starting to tackle the things i thought would magically go away when i lost weight …

By: Deanna- the unnatural mother

Deanna- the unnatural mother — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:52:21 +0000

FANTASTIC post!!!! I love it, and thanks for putting yourself out there -once again!!

By: Jen (aka KUrunner)

Jen (aka KUrunner) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:31:51 +0000

Hear Hear on the photoshopping! Anyone can look amazing after 3 hours in the makeup chair with the perfect lighting and hours on the computer editing out all the imperfections.

I found this a few days ago:

http://www.skinnyvscurvy.com/hot-models/marisa-miller-victorias-secret-fall-fashion-photos.html#more-14875

It’s candid photos of Marissa Miller (from Victoria’s Secret) compared to her finished shots in the catalog. I mean, if they have to photoshop someone as amazing looking as her, what hope is there for the rest of us?

By: Kat

Kat — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:41:24 +0000

Thank you for this post Roni. Exactly what I needed to hear today. Now I am off to do 6 miles on my elliptical. I hope your work party went well today!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:36:24 +0000

You are right. I have learned over time to not judge the naturally thin or assume they have things better. Well, I try my best. Also, they too struggle with their body image.

By: Aurora Vidales

Aurora Vidales — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:30:00 +0000

Thanks so much, Roni! ur awesome! i needed that today. or should i say every morning. lol!! im on my last 20lbs or so to lose and i always see myself coming back to ur site for motivation. Gotta Luv Ya!!

By: Runeatrepeat

Runeatrepeat — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:45:53 +0000

It is sad to think that losing weight won’t solve all my problems or make me unbelievably happy. It’s true, but still sad.

Great post. Good luck in the marathon!!!

By: Cynthia (It All Changes)

Cynthia (It All Changes) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:54:32 +0000

I recently figured this out. I kept thinking that if only I could lose these last 10 pounds to goal I would be perfect. Yeah right! I’ll still have loose skin, same job, same spouse, same friends. I’ve learned that I’m happy with me as me. I don’t need to be that perfect weight because I’m okay with me now. I’m thinking about raising my goal weight instead of killing myself like I have been for almost a year. It’s not worth it and I’ve lost 100 pounds and feel good.

By: Kylee

Kylee — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:22:19 +0000

I still say this to myself. It’s a habit I need to stop. Thanks for the post I needed it.