I am not sure what my problem is, but lately I am feeling lousy about my looks. I think it has something to do with the fact that it's summer and I'm sweating ALL the time and generally feel gross. Also, I'm back at my all-time highest weight, so even as I'm striving to get into better shape, I'm having a hard time moving about. All in all this makes for very low self-esteem and horrible body image.
I know that I will feel better once I *look* better (i.e., lose weight) and I am working on that. But what can I do to feel better emotionally right now? I'm dressing nicely and trying to focus on good things about my looks. But still that doesn't seem to help. I'm not sure what I can do to get out of this funk. Any suggestions? Advice? Hugs?
DISCLAIMER: I am not looking for compliments. In fact, I'm finding that they make me feel worse. I just went to a meet-and-greet with some folks I've been communicating with over the internet on another messageboard. After the event they were all contacting me telling me that they don't know why I'm so down on myself because I'm "so pretty," "have such nice skin," etc., etc. I know in my heart that these things are true, but emotionally I just feel like like poo. So yeah, I'm not looking for anyone to tell me that I look good. I'm just looking for help in learning how to feel good.
Thanks you guys.
Love,
Glib