Thread: why cant I "be happy big -n -beautiful?"

I think it is hard to be thin unless you have the right genes. (I don't ) I'm a big smaller than the latest statistics on "average" but I'm never going to be a size 2. I know this...Even in super shape, my body detests being tooo thin. Maybe it's my birthing hips (lol)... I think you have to love yourself for who you and do what you can... Eat healthy, workout for energy, and do best to take care of yourself. Dont' worry so much about what size you are or what the scale says. I think it's more important to try to do things that will make you feel better and that will allow you to be healthy.

We're not all models and I think it's easier to become healthier when you are at peace with who you are.

It really is much easier said than done to embrace your physical appearance. Also, everyone has something that they don't like about how they look. EVERYONE. We are our own worst critics. I totally hear what KY is saying, I'm not skinny as a rail either. I pretty much plateau at a size 4, which is fine with me. I wouldn't WANT to be that thin, it looks unhealthy in a lot of cases.

I agree that you should do what benefits you and makes you happy. Things that make you comfortable. I've noticed that it's no fun to keep a vulture's eye on what you eat, but as long as it's reasonable and you're not either overeating or starving yourself, it's ok (I know some may disagree with me there, but it's my findings). Also, I too have the hardest time with getting motivated to work out. I only get around to it a couple times a week, if that. My bigger issue is finding the time to do it. But I also found that when I do get the chance, you feel awesome afterwards. It gives you a nice boost of energy and actually puts you in a way better mood. Gotta love those endorphins

Do what you're comfortable with. Try to make some time for exercise but don't beat yourself up too much. It's not the easiest thing, but it's doable.