my weight has always been a burden to me…something to feel guilty about if i indulge in a treat, something to obsess over… whether i am thin or not… thinking about my weight makes me miserable. i am 32 now, and a mother of four. finally, i feel i have had a taste of the freedom to NOT be thin, according to society’s depiction, of course. it’s a quality of life thing…i don’t have time to worry about it so much anymore! i run after my kids, my day is so full of caring for them, worrying about myself and my body image HAS to come last. in this i have found freedom. i love my sagging boobs that have nourished all four of my precious children. i have learned to be practical and not browbeat myself for my extra padding and bulges that make up my body. i beauty fades, but the eyes speak volumes…i hope mine speak of the peace, love and acceptance that i have found in loving who i am, from the inside out.
July 3rd, 2007 at 3:17 am
Mom of 3 here.
You have a beautiful curvy body! And I wouldn’t consider you fat in the least, but padded for motherhood as God intends! Just like me =)
July 3rd, 2007 at 6:14 am
What a beautiful, beautiful baby! Worth every sag and stretch mark, IMO. And really, your body’s not in such bad shape – it looks a lot like mine.
July 3rd, 2007 at 8:52 am
You have a beautiful voluptuous body!
Thank you for sharing your story of self acceptance. You are absolutely right about not having the time to obsess over your image!
July 3rd, 2007 at 12:04 pm
Amen to Anna! You look great! You are very brave and beautiful. Wonderful words. Love your belly button. Thanks for sharing!
July 3rd, 2007 at 3:30 pm
Your eyes and hair are beautiful. The last picture is so cute. And the picture of your daughter giving the “#1″ sign is cute.
July 4th, 2007 at 2:14 am
Double ditto Anna above! You are beautiful!!!
July 5th, 2007 at 8:17 pm
You are very beautiful; nothing to be ashamed of and you have a beautiful daughter. Thanks for sharing
July 12th, 2007 at 9:52 am
Beautiful pics…
July 12th, 2007 at 4:11 pm
You’re still a gorgeous woman!
I was looking at your picture and I was thinking “Goddess!”
You are truly beautiful!
August 2nd, 2007 at 11:45 am
I agree with eddie you are an attractive and sexy woman don’t be so critical of your self.
August 2nd, 2007 at 6:33 pm
I hope you realize how sexy you are!!!
September 15th, 2007 at 10:29 pm
i think you are stunning, and your vision of yourself is inspiring. i don’t have children (yet!!) but i am learning about the freedom from worrying that comes with transcendence. you’re beautiful