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A personal story in the experience: I Struggle With My Body Image
I 'm constantly doing little things to improve my self image.  Some, are healthy while others, not so much...

I had stopped eating for a while.  I'd eat one meal a day just so I'd have enough energy to get through school.  I didn't really NEED to lose weight.  I was actually under weight to start off with.  The only reason I tried (and succeeded) losing weight was because I figured, "Well, I can afford to lose a few inches in my waist.  And the quickest way, just don't eat."  Every now and then, I still have the desire to just not eat, but I try to eat at least three meals a day...

One of my healthy improvements is just by either putting on my contacts or my glasses.  I can't really decide which I think looks better on me, but putting on my glasses or contacts changes my appearance completely!  I'll go about two months with my contacts, then switch to glasses for a few weeks..  Ironically, I only have pictures of me on EP with my glasses on...  I hardly EVER wear glasses.  I've taken a liking to them recently.

Then of course, there are the constant improvements..  Washing my face to keep it zit free, etc.  haha.

I just never seem satisfied.  Even after all of my little improvements.  :[
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Posted Feb 16th, 2008 at 2:09PM
That weight you lost? That's your body eating itself. You're malnourished. Please eat more, Olivia. This is about so much more than an inch or two on your waist. This is about you being healthy. Please...
     
Posted May 29th, 2008 at 5:13PM
From your pictures, you look gorgeous. =) I don't see any reason to "fix" anything...
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Posted May 31st, 2008 at 1:29AM
even now, my boyfriend tells me i need to gain weight... haha at least now, i'm getting to a healthier state...
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Posted Jul 26th, 2009 at 1:54AM
Please oliveoil be careful my X wife ruined her health about the same age you are now by poor eating habits to lose wait.Ostioporosis (but she got to be a beauty queen once and to hear her talk thats all she did in High school)Be smart Be kind to youself theres plenty of other pain waiting for you out there.
     
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