Let me take a moment out of my regular Road to 50k Posts to discuss something real, something pressing, something very present in my life. Let me talk a minute about BODY IMAGE, because it's not just women who are impacted by this. Through my journey I've lost approximately 140lbs & had to have reconstructive chest surgery to remove excess skin. The process has been long and not at all glamorous. Not at all easy. Not at all beautiful.
Some days I love myself, some days I'm indifferent, unhappy, frustrated, loving results. And some days I'm depressed and hate myself. Today tho, as I write this I'm in this wierd realization with my own Body Image, that it's ok to love your body where you are now WITHOUT ACTUALLY loving your body. And that's ok. I DON'T like my body now, but side by side with where I came from, I can allow myself to like this place in my ongoing journey. Body Image issues don't only affect one gender and don't let the smiles fool you. Everyone has a story or something underneath.
Next Surgery to remove the excess skin around my abdomen due to the weight loss is tentatively planned for December - January.
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