My first body image memory is from a birthday party in third grade. We were playing in a friend's sprinklers and we all had our bathing suits on. I wouldn't take my shirt off over my swimsuit because I thought I was fat. Really? In third grade?
Was I bigger than most of the girls? Yes, taller too...but fat...no. This body image stayed with me through out my teenage years, and young adult years. I'm not saying that I have been unhappy but this negative self has definitely had a negative impact on my life when it comes to relationships or even just finding jobs. I got myself into an unhappy marriage and I gained about 70 lbs (Pregnancies did contribute to it but the depression made it hard to lose the weight). I have lost that 70 lbs and some but I am not wear I need to be...and I have fluctuated in the weight gain and weight loss.
For me, this blog is about accountability and hopefully success. It will also show our trials.
Here's to 2013...
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