FOOD for thought

A friend and I have been discussing self image for the past couple of days. I completely understand having body issues. I am very overweight and don't like it. I have a poor body image, and I just consider that realistic thinking.

However, I'd like to propose that body image is a small part of self image. I think I have a pretty good self image because although I don't like being overweight, I do like being honest, funny, smart, hard-working, interesting, strong, passionate (about some things), etc.

Oh, I almost forgot modest! Ha!

And my friend has these same qualities ... and more.

Seriously, there is so much more to embrace than appearance. I would feel I am letting others define me if I based my self image strictly on appearance.

And do I want attention from folks who wouldn't pay attention to me as an overweight person? HELL TO THE NO!