So, I’ve been feeling really good about my curvy body recently like, I’m noticing how much I love my shape and it’s got me in a great mood. Anyone else get that random confidence boost? Why do you think it happens? And what makes you feel confident about yourself? Could be a favorite look, a moment you felt awesome, or just something about you that you’re into. I’m super curious to hear your thoughts, comment or DM me if you’ve got a cool story! Always down to chat about what makes us feel good.
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I can’t relate, I feel disgusting today. I went to bed too soon last night after eating an app, entree, and cheesecake last night at Cheesecake Factory and woke up feeling like a fat piece of shit. Very uncomfortable and not confident today. Glad to hear someone else is feeling good though!
Im gonna guess ovulation but i gots no clue
You are normal with a healthy attitude. Now… can you please speak to my daughter?
At some point, you stop caring what others think of you, which opens you up to love yourself! The more time passes, confidence adds to that feeling of self-worth and that is when you shine! It’s a blessing because most don’t learn that lesson until they are old. Live your life free of judgement, just let it go and love yourself for who you are in the present. Life is too short not to be our true self!
It’s beautiful to get that impression from someone that they’re confident in their body. It’s ok to feel embarrassed about who we are and it’s ok to like us. Curviness is very attractive, every person leaves their own mark on others. I’m glad to hear you’re feeling this way, good for you! Honestly I find it refreshing when someone brings that about themselves. Have a great day!
I lost a bunch of weight over the last few years and the conference/self esteem boost has been life changing because I legitimately look great now. Maybe your personal expectations recently changed and you feel the same way now?
I get this way sometimes. When I was younger, up until I was 26, it was extremely difficult for me to gain weight. I know, something I’m sure a lot of people wish they had! But it wasn’t fun. People assumed I had an eating disorder, or that I was unhealthy, or that I needed “to put some meat on those bones!” and it got really tough for my self image. When I got my IUD changed in 2022, I gained 40 lbs. Doesn’t seem like much but going from 120 to 155 in a short period of time was a lot for me to take in. I had no idea how to dress myself, I’m a small, medium, or large in some cases depending on the brands (yay women’s clothing!) and I used to just be small or xs. It took a lot of getting used to. What helped me a lot is thinking about how hard it used to be for me when I was super tiny and looking at myself and thinking, “WOW! I’ve got curves! I don’t look like a stick anymore!” I’m also turning 30 in a month, and I have to remind myself that bodies are weird and some days I bloat and retain more water, and some days I don’t. I know I’m healthy and I look pretty damn good! When Britney Spears had her 2007 VMA performance of “Gimme More” and the media ripped her apart for “looking fat”, I remember thinking to myself at the time “wow, I really wish my body could look like that…” and now, it really does!!
I feel very good about being a 230 lb muscular behemoth on steroids. I get compliments everywhere I go on my muscles, my hair (which is a surprise), and my skin which is better than ever now that I drink 2-3 cups of homemade bone broth from chicken feet every day. ChatGPT says my face has very strong masculine features indicative of high testosterone, which makes sense since my levels are about 2500 ng/dl. Life is good.
What part of the world are you in? It might be that summer is just around the corner and the days have been perfect for sun/weather so that affects your mood in a positive way.
This is awesome! Now stay off social media!
This is awesome. Feeling good about yourself is a great feeling. IDK why these sudden surges come over us. I get them, too.
I’ve been abstaining from sweets, snacks and eating smaller portions and as a result, I’m down 30 pounds. I go to the gym almost every other day, too. With all that, my self esteem is rising rapidly. I’m a curvy shape but things are finally toning up. I am glad to be healthy. I’m not young, (73), but I’m attractive, intelligent and always confident in myself. I dress well and have a great social and romantic life.
Feeling good in your own skin encapsulates a lot of things. You don’t have to look like a supermodel to feel like one. I hope you keep that feeling.
Sick! Nice! Why care why!? Stay strong
It could be a few things, for me I genuinely feel good when I’ve been eating well. Diet affects my mood so drastically. Not so much from feeling ‘ugly’ but when my energy levels are higher I feel better about myself because I can take care of myself better. And also a healthier diet usually means less acne breakouts too.
It could also be just a good, high-energy few days within my menstrual cycle that makes me feel better again because of my energy levels.
Maybe I’ve had a few events to go to and a few reasons to dress up, that also makes me feel nice, but then when I don’t have much going on sometimes I feel a little dip.
I stopped using namely Instagram but also tiktok. I go on all other social medias a lot less. I will never ever be an active Instagram user. Not using it is the best thing you’ll ever do for all your five dimensions of health not even just feeling better about your body.
I have always been pretty good at not caring what other people think but I do know it’s hard for people, but I do notice when I’m caring a little I feel more anxious about myself. So maybe you’re just gradually letting go from caring to much
I wonder around how old you are because like as soon as I left school I felt so much better about myself. Not that I was ever comparing myself or bullied but idk just something about schools where you can’t help but overhear so many teenage girls just talk about all these things sometimes it’s just there in your head. But I’ve also heard that the older people get the more they generally learn to be more carefree.
I’m so glad you’re feeling good about yourself lately, and I would say yes keep feeling good don’t worry Yada Yada, but sometimes the feelings ebb and flow and that’s okay too! I mainly just wanted to let you know some small pointers that do work for me, because they have been useful for me to identify so that I can keep working on the positives, instead of always trying to stop or change the negatives. So hopefully a similar mindset comes in handy for you too🤍
The one time in my life that I was like that I knew it wasn’t gonna ever get any better there was no way for me to work out/PT more. I already ate 1000% clean. I didn’t drink. I didn’t do drugs and I prioritize sleep. So I didn’t care if I had some dimples or stretch marks or spider veins a pimple or a hair that’s not supposed to be in that spot all of the things that all humans have. I really hope I can get that well again. Medical genetic stuff is rough and I have an unfortunate slew
You don’t need a reason.