It seems that as we strive to stay on program, we can sometimes get lost in what we don't like about ourselves, whether it's chubby thighs or flappy upper arms or whatever. But we need to focus on the positive things, too, and not just physical ones. So here are a few things I like about me:

I'm very loyal.
I'm organized.
I have nice thick hair.
I'm a good listener and can be trusted with secrets.
I have a sexy voice. (Or so I've been told)

What things do you like best about yourself??

Jana

Jana: It too bad that more of us can't see the good things about ourselves. We spend too much time concentrating on what is wrong with us. I quit that a long time ago. My motto for years has been if you don't like me fat, you are not going to like me thin either! Self-esteem is obviously still a problem because you have had a bunch of people look at your thread and no one has responded so I will be the first for you. Congrat on the new grandbabies, there is nothing like having grandchildren!!

I am not ashamed of my body
I have been married over 30 years (something of a miracle nowadays)
I have great hair when it is cut right!
I have great blue eyes
I am very funny
I am usually very upbeat
I am very compassionate
I am a good friend
I have tremendous faith

There you go! Hope others will have the courage to do this! Everyone of us has great qualities we need to focus on.

PS where you from in Indiana? I grew up in the South Bend area and when my husband retired from the military, we lived back up there for 12 years before moving down here to Memphis 2 years ago.
Donna

well, let's see.

-i am perceptive,
-compassionate,
-a loyal freind,
-a good listener.
-i have a great sense of humor.
-i have pretty hands,
-a nice voice.
-i'm reliable and responsible.

thanks for the topic! take care.

all the best,
wsw

WOW, talk about a pep me up kind of topic! It is nice to sit back and think about the positive instead of the negatives.

I have pretty eyes and hair
I am a good wife and mother
AND, believe it or not, I love my legs! LOL

Thanks again for the boost! It was nice to think about what I like, not what I want to change

Melanie

BUMP!

Surely you can think of SOMETHING you like about yourselves....as I write this, only 3 people have responded, although 49 have read it. How sad!

OK, I'll bite. I like plenty of things about myself, and I am going to be fat for quite a while yet.

-- I have a very pretty face
-- I have strong legs (and I know how to use 'em!)
-- I am feisty and passionate
-- I am smart and creative
-- I can play the clarinet, bass, guitar, and a little piano
-- I have the power to make big changes in my life

I wish more people would respond to this thread, too. I think it is important to take stock of themselves and their lives on a regular basis -- especially the good stuff. Then again, maybe I spend too much time thinking...

Alright, I'll join in!

I love my husband and have been happily married for 26 years!
I'm a loving, compasionate and dedicated wife, mom, daughter, sister and friend.
I have a quizzical and intelligent mind, and I'm not afraid to use it!
I'm a nut
I have fast and comical comebacks when needed
I am open, friendly and can talk to anyone in any situation
I'm a great cook (at 261 lbs. is this really a good thing?)
I'm me and proud of it.


Hey, when did I become so great? Hmmmm.....

Thanks for the boost!
Elaine

Ok. You talked me into it:

I'm a great friend, and even a darn good enemy.
I am logical and fair-minded.
My eyes are big and green.
I'm very intuitive.
I can be very whimsical and offbeat.
I have a good capacity for fun.
I treat people kindly.
I love to entertain - I'm an excellent cook, and make sure everyone is comfortable. Parties at my house are always great!
I can be deeply moved by music or art.
I like to meet people.
I like to do nice things for people - I believe strongly in increasing the happiness in the world.
I'm a nature girl!
I'm working on my issues with my body...

Ok I'll put in my 2 cents.

I have a good sense of hunor.
I am a good listener, amd friend.
I am open to new ideas.
I have a strong will.
I am eager to meet new people.
I accept myself for who I am and inderstand that I can change what I do not like best about myself.

There it is for what it is worth.

Sandy
Queen of the couch for now(recovery is one the way and I will soon be off of the couch and in the gym)

Ok, I'll give it a try.

- I am creative.
- I have a huge heart and will never let a friend be in need.
- I am intelligent
- and fiesty.
- I am the girlfriend that every guy wishes he had,
- and I love my man.

You're right, it does feel good to give yourself some recognition. We are not just a weight.

-Washu-

Doesn 't it feel so good to concentrate on the positive?

Alrighty - I read your other post about how sad it was that you only had 5 replies and felt guilty.

- I'm strong. Physically and mentally.
- I have great hands.
- I have a wycked sense of humor.
- I have a fantastic boyfriend who loves me.
- I have great hair.
- I'm intelligent.