from housework to headwork

[the_siobhan]

I've been thinking a lot lately about issues of body image and such. Mostly because I don't think I know anybody who is completely content with their own body.

So I put the question to you. Do you like your body? What things do you like about it? What would you change about it if you could?

I'm still trying to decide how I would answer those questions...

Comments

[okoshun.livejournal.com]

Do you like your body?

It depends upon what day you talk to me - sometimes I do, sometimes I wish I could change it just a bit. I'm currently going through a fat (but not ugly) stage, but mostly because these days I can feel my largess (especially when I'm crammed onto a teeny tiny regional jet with someone sitting beside me - Oy! - I feel bad for them) and with the summer approaching more skin will be exposed for all to see (and judge).

What things do you like about it?

My legs are pretty strong and I have nice ankles for a fat girl. :)

What would you change about it if you could?

I'd lose around 95 lbs. I'd still be considered overweight by BMI standards, but I think I'd feel much better about my size, especially when flying.

I'd improve my cardiovascular fitness - it's quite poor these days and I need to do some strength training for my arms and shoulders.