Hi, Anne! Body image is my fave subject (long story)..I hear what you're saying.
When I first began Heather's eating plan for IBS, I weighed 305 lbs. But I liked myself big, I was viciously teased as a kid for being too skinny, so I saw being a big woman as a good thing (I know, I know...I'm probably the ONLY woman anyone's ever met who liked being fat!)
Anyway, as a side effect of the IBS diet of Heather's, I've lost 135 lbs or so, so far. I also exercise daily too, as a way of staying energetic and healthy.
But like you, I have the belly! Well, in my case not really a belly, just all the loose, wrinkled skin left over from when I was much bigger. I never had negative body images as a fat woman until I LOST the weight, and now have this UGLY sack of wrinkled skin! Its on my inner thighs too. Not to mention my boobs lost some fat and they look like hell also.
My dr says my insurance may pay for a tummy tuck since its from massive weight loss, but I'm afraid to try that.
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"A waist is a terrible thing to mind".
Edited by Zaftig1 (11/13/03 09:10 AM)
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