Comments on: Body image, or Would you recognize your own belly button?

By: liv

liv — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:07:25 +0000

i like a lot about my body, but i still see my tummy. my saggy, stetched tummy.

By: crazymumma

crazymumma — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:54:24 +0000

I know I should be kinder about myself.

society is brutal

By: Mad Hatter

Mad Hatter — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:41:31 +0000

I don’t like looking at my body in the mirror. I’m not a fan of mirrors in general. They add an awkward self-consciousness to life and, I think, can contribute to self loathing. I don’t mind looking at my body but I prefer looking down and assessing the flesh in the flesh. Somehow that feels healthier … but maybe I’m wrong.

By: H.E.Eigler

H.E.Eigler — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:35:39 +0000

Ever since my pregnancy my belly button looks like it’s frowning. I’d recognize it anywhere. I did see the Letters on Blogher and plan to write mine soon. I have quite a few things to say.

Great post, lots of food for thought.

By: De

De — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:03:59 +0000

Mine would be a letter of apology: Dear body, sorry I’m treating you so badly and shortening your time here on earth. Too bad for you that you can’t just MAKE me get up and do something aerobic.

There is a full-length mirror on the bathroom door here in the new house. When we moved in, I realized with shock how long it had been since I had seen my whole self. And I was surprised that I did not look as bad as I imagined. Yeah, I am lumpy and droopy, but not as big as I thought. I would definitely recognize my own body. I find it hard to believe that anyone would not, even if they did get a group of freckled, small-breasted women with c-section scars. Even then.

I really like the #2 exercise. I have a lot of repetitive, powerful negative thoughts, and I would very much like to re-train my brain and redirect that power.