Guest guest Posted May 25, 2004 Report Share Posted May 25, 2004 , I agree with you as far as people changing features they are unhappy with such as noses, teeth, etc. (Remember, even had her teeth done!) What I didn't like about the swan is that they took all of these women with such low self-esteem, fixed them up, supposedly gave them counseling about loving themselves, and threw them into a pageant to see which was " best. " Seems to me that was just tearing down what they had gone to such great pains to build up! Just my opinion, The Swan - revisited Thanks for your many posts regarding the Swan. I see that my post has struck a chord, in an area where I've spent a lot of time thinking, at least, for a guy! My good friend, who is a personal trainer, pointed out that its unlikely most of America watches the show for the same reasons I do. As I mentioned, I enjoy stories of people changing themselves for the better. I also have spent hours and hours watching " Trauma: life in the ER " and other hardcore, non reenacted, surgery shows. I am ambivalent about plastics. I think if someone wants to do it, based on THEIR OWN feelings and own choices, more power to them. People should be happy with themselves. The pitfall many people who elect for plastics hit, is that plastics alone will not solve their self esteem issues. But it MAY help them. MAY. I speak from experience as for most of my life I had a large ridge on my nose, and when I broke it, I had the doctor shave off that area and alter the shape of my nose to make it the way I LIKE IT. I can't be happier with it now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2004 Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 In a message dated 5/25/2004 5:24:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time, moos@... writes: > Well, I apologize in advance for swinging this into a metaphysical > discussion about happiness and want, but I think these are core > personal issues that we all struggle with, so I am eager to hear your > responses. > Thank you for the post. This actually hit a cord with me today. I have been frustratated today because I have a pouch in my lower abs (I have had 3 children). I am actually very skinny and even look good in a bikini. I have worked very hard to be in the best shape I can be, but this friggin pouch won't go away. Anyway, I think it is time for me to let go of worrying about it and accept my body for what it is. I think you are right, people are always wanting more and I think its good to stop and reflect on what you have. I think it is probably very stressful for these people to go thru the many changes. I can remember last year when I did my first 12 weeks, my body changed so much during the 12 weeks. I also got a completely new hair style and hair color. Anyway, I went from being a frumpish mother to a hottie. It was very hard psychogically to deal with the attention. I was so self conscience. The funny thing is now that I have gotten used to it, I now notice all my imperfections. I keep wanting to improve myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2004 Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 > Me, I just want a new job. Sigh... > > Anyone notice how much posting I've been doing during work hours > lately? I'm bored out of my mind, stuck in a cubicle in corporate > America watching my brain cells die one by one. I've become > disturbingly good at keeping myself entertained/amused/occupried while > trapped in a box with a computer for eight hours a day.' ME TOO ME TOO ME TOO....bored out of my mind!!! I can't believe how creative I've become at my desk to keep busy! Colleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2004 Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 --- In , Seattle Lady > I want lipo to suck out all my deflated fat cells! How depressing is it > to know that the darn things are just hanging out, waiting for you to > get sucked into another caloric surplus so they can fluff up again? > > > Even worse- I used to work at a plastic surgery clinic and you wouldn't BELIEVE how many people we had that would get lipo in one area and then keep eatig the same and gain weight back in other areas. So, lipo will suck out fat cells, and you won't get the fat bck as bad there (say in your booty) but it will show up even worse in your thighs or your back. One woman had lipo on her neck and came back 6 months later with huge jowls! I guess you pay in one way or another for not changing your lifestyle! Riya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2004 Report Share Posted May 27, 2004 Me too! I don't know how I spent 8 hours at work before I started with the BFL groups! LOL > > Me, I just want a new job. Sigh... > > > > Anyone notice how much posting I've been doing during work hours > > lately? I'm bored out of my mind, stuck in a cubicle in corporate > > America watching my brain cells die one by one. I've become > > disturbingly good at keeping myself entertained/amused/occupried > while > > trapped in a box with a computer for eight hours a day.' > > > ME TOO ME TOO ME TOO....bored out of my mind!!! I can't believe how > creative I've become at my desk to keep busy! > > Colleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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