Have You Made A List Yet?

[angelawillbethinagain]

You know, sometimes we get down on ourselves for being overweight. Sometimes we let other people hurt our feelings or make us feel inferior. Society has this image of what beauty is. And it is such an incorrect image.

I have made a list that I have posted. It is a list of what I love about myself. When I am having one of those days where I feel down about my weight or insecure, I read my list.

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT MYSELF...

I am beautiful inside and out
I am a good person
I am a good mother
I am a caring person
I am a moral person
I have gorgeous green eyes
I have big, full beautiful pouty lips
I love my smile
I have cute dimples when I smile
I have nice hair
I have sexy curves waiting to come out again and knock em dead
I have a cute and unique laugh
I am a great singer
I am a great dancer
I am a giver
I am a great daughter
I am a great sister
I am creative
I communicate well with others
I am a good employee
I am a good safe driver
I am a strong single parent
I am a woman
I have happy healthy children
I can achieve my goals I set for myself
I have determination
I have a funny sense of humor
I know how to have fun
I don't take things too seriously
I have great faith in the lord

WHEN I READ MY LIST, I FEEL REFRESHED, I FEEL MORE CONFIDENT.
YOU SHOULD SIT DOWN AND MAKE A LIST OF THE THINGS YOU LOVE ABOUT YOU... AND OF COURSE KNOW THAT YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUT. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL AT THE WEIGHT YOU ARE CURRENTLY AT AND WHEN YOU REACH YOUR GOAL WEIGHT!! LOVE YOURSELF WITH WHEREVER YOU ARE ON YOUR JOURNEY.

[CHUBBRUBBKARA]

Re: Have You Made A List Yet?

Wow, Angela! Are you really the girl who was thinking of throwing in the towel for that brief moment? YO GO GIRL! I LOVE your attitude. I wish I could say that I loved as many things about myself as you do. But I will give it a go...

My positives and what I like about myself

I am a VERY kind person.
I DO NOT judge people.
I can admit my mistakes.
I DO realize that everyone makes mistakes and if I want to be forgiven, I need to forgive.
I am very creative and very good at pretty much every aspect of Art, Photography and Decorating.
I know how to have a good time without drinking or other.
I love that I created the most beautiful child in the whole world.
I love it that I am not afraid to be friends with people of all different races, creeds, and classes (no matter what anyone else thinks)
I love the fact that I am true to myself when sometimes I feel that I should change in order to fit in.
I love my sicko sense of humor.
And most of all, I am happy because I always put my family first ahead of myself.

In all those ways, I love myself. The end

[scaleskl]

Re: Have You Made A List Yet?

Angelawillbe......:Great thread!

I am an excellent teacher.
I have a wonderful family.
I am surrounded by gread friends.
I love myself and think that I am beautiful.
I am a very kind and considerate person.
I know how to have a goodtime.
I make people feel welcomed.
I make a difference in the lives of students everyday.
I am good at saving money.
I have beautiful teeth (after years of braces).
I can cook.
I can accept constructive criticism.
I can accept and ask for help.
I have a very good sense of humor.

[angelawillbethinagain]

Re: Have You Made A List Yet?

I was so excited to read your lists... You came up with such great things!! What a wonderful boost to give yourself when you need it. Keep the lists coming. Very inspiring. I may add a few to my list again because I have seen some great ones that I am as well. Funny how you have a hard time thinking of all of the things you love about yourself and then you see someones list and say, why didn't I think of that one. Keep adding to your list.

[dreamof145]

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I'm a 'list person'. My journal is filled with them. There are a few that I repeat every month when I revise my plan:

I am a loving wife, mother and grandmother. I want to set a good example to my family that I am worth it and that I will be there for them in love, laughter, health and give them as much of myself as possible.

I love people. All people. I find ways to always be there for anyone who needs me ~ to listen to them or help them whether it be friendship, weight loss or special needs in their life.

I am a writer. I strive to give of myself in my writing and do my best as I feel that sharing through articles, stories or ideas helps others and entertains their own imaginations and creativity.

I make it a point to find positive solutions in all situations that I encounter. I truely believe that we are never given more than we can handle and each issue we face is a learning experience to help us gain strength to grow and support others in their times of need.

These are just a few...but I have many more that I try to project in my life and help me realize that altho I am just one person...I can affect many people through my actions.