Story 953
Ever since school I've been conscious of my non-flat belly and huge thighs. I starved myself in school and have always yo-yo dieted, conscious of what I look like to others never feeling comfortable in my own skin. Last year I was going through some photos of me as a teenager and I couldn't believe what I looked like. I was never overweight and I had no belly and my thighs, while a little on the larger side proportionately, were never the way I remembered them. Today, I have my woman's body, a belly and thick thighs and my gym work makes me look at myself differently. My body is strong, my thighs help me run, squat and give me my unique shape. I still have self-loathing moments still, but they are balanced with more positive ones. I know my self-view came from the same comments and experiences described on this website. I just wish society, culture and sexism didn't influence girls and women from such a young age to be something to the male gaze or try reach unrealistic beauty ideals.