Ninja, I’ve chosen my submission this week because although I think it’s a flattering photo, it doesn’t hide what some might view as physical shortcomings. Small breasts, a rounded tummy, and stretchmarks are just some of the things that people can be self-conscious about - myself included. You seem to be fielding quite a few questions about these things lately, and I thought I would put them on display. I’m 31 and married, and have had some weight fluctuations in the past. My husband always maintained that I was still a beautiful woman, but I had trouble feeling attractive despite that. Somehow, objectifying myself in photos has allowed me to take a step back, and view the form not as my own. This has helped me to see things to be positive about. My creamy caramel skin, my cute little birthmarks, my healthy dark hair - even aspects some might think are negative - like my thick thighs and ample hips. This outlook (combined with other factors of course) helped me feel better about myself, and I started losing weight just by making little changes. I’m never going to have a gap between my thighs, a perfectly flat stomach, or ample breasts - but I can be happy and healthy. I’m still working on myself inside and out. I hope to always be doing so, my stretchmarks serving as a reminder of change and acceptance.
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