KPP's?

emilyinchile

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: KPP's? : LOL!! I'm 35 baby! My secret, I always say is, naps! I take one everyday and have been since I was in college. I also have never smoked and I only drink socially, which isn't very often. But I think that taking naps is the key. Helps the face relax. **Patting cheeks**
Posted by MISSCOURTNEY20[/QUOTE]

If anyone needs me, I will be napping for the rest of the day.

sarabellam

MissCourtney, we have talked about it, and he understands completely, but the financial tension is still there, KWIM?

Poli, we should all be so lucky to have your "problem" that frequently. And Alix, you are so frickin' pretty I can't stand it. When I come back in my next life I want to be either Alix or Moneypenny. You know, gorgeous, brilliant, and great to be around.

louisvillebride21

O'ing in your sleep??!! I hate each and every one of you. I guess this would have been my secret before, but I didn't O until this January. I was totally convinced I was broken and I had to just enjoy sex for the intamacy.

And I'm all aboard the plastic surgery train. It's nice to see all the 'support' for it out ther. I admitted that I had a boob job when I was 19 because I couldn't even fill an A bra and my self confidence was terrible and Daff flamed the ever living fire out of me. I still say it's the best thing I've ever done for myself. I stand up taller, fill out clothes and look like a real woman. Had I not had the boobs, I would have never tried for my much shorter haircut that I think is the best I've ever had and will probably always stay short now.

MISSCOURTNEY20

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[QUOTE]Woo Dani and TR! Ha, it's definitely not something I'm unhappy about, but it's interesting. It only really started after we moved in together and were intimate more regularly than when we were LD. And I just went back and read all the body image ones, and my heart is so sad. I wish I could say something to make everyone feel better, but I know that so much of the battle of body image is that it's so easy to forget all the good things people say and only remember the bad things others have said or that you just think. I know it's hard for my FI when I get upset about having extra weight in my upper arms, and I know it mystifies him and he doesn't see it. But it's so hard to tell yourself that you look great the way you are. One thing that's helped me has been reading Glamour. I know, reading a fashion magazine usually /= help with body image. But they're committed to putting in models of all different sizes, and they don't do it in a "ZOMG HERE'S A PLUS SIZE MODEL! EVERYBODY LOOK!" sort of way... They're just in there like any other model. It's still not enough, since "real size" models can be a pretty darn small 8 or a 10, but it's good to see women with different size and shape bodies.<strong> But it does eat at me that I have two months to go until the wedding with my sleeveless dress, and my arms are still not even close to the way I want them. When I see women with really fit arms, it makes me want to cry.</strong>
Posted by polichik[/QUOTE]

Get some hand weights and go to work!! That is what my sister did. She would sit and watch tv and just go up and down. Her arms look like she has truly worked out everyday and she was siiting on her butt watching tv!!!!

MISSCOURTNEY20

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: KPP's? : If anyone needs me, I will be napping for the rest of the day.
Posted by emilyinchile[/QUOTE]

Scoot over. LOL!!!

Sing2phins

These threads are the ones I wish people read before they say "You're just a bunch of uptight, nasty bitches."  Because look at all the support and encouragment and empathizing that's going on here - it really makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside (and now that's enough of that).

I hear all of you on the weight gain thing.  When D and I got together, I had been on WW for 2+ years and had lost 74 pounds.  Almost 2 years later, I've gained 45 pounds.  It's only just now that I feel like I've got things back under control (6 pounds down in the last 4 weeks - I never did quit WW, I just didn't stay on program).  As much as I wanted to get married this fall, I'm glad we decided to push it to next fall, because, like several of you have said, I dread shopping for a dress at this size.  I know, in my heart, that in the end, my wedding will be beautiful no matter what size I am, but in my head, I just cannot accept that.

ohwhynot

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[QUOTE]O'ing in your sleep??!! I hate each and every one of you. I guess this would have been my secret before, but I didn't O until this January. I was totally convinced I was broken and I had to just enjoy sex for the intamacy. And I'm all aboard the plastic surgery train. It's nice to see all the 'support' for it out ther. I admitted that I had a boob job when I was 19 because I couldn't even fill an A bra and my self confidence was terrible and Daff flamed the ever living fire out of me. I still say it's the best thing I've ever done for myself. I stand up taller, fill out clothes <strong>and look like a real woman.</strong> Had I not had the boobs, I would have never tried for my much shorter haircut that I think is the best I've ever had and will probably always stay short now.
Posted by louisvillebride21[/QUOTE]

Um . . . . ouch.  Thanks for confirming my ugliest fears about myself.  Really, thanks a bunch. 

ETA:  This reaction was my own fault, not LVB's.  I didn't mean to make her feel bad about it.  Like apparently every other woman, I have issues that are mine to deal with. 

akhensley81

My confession is that I never knew that women could have orgasms in their sleep. And I'm very jealous of all of you!

louisvillebride21

HEY! Don't take it that way! I think this thread confirms that we all have stupid body issues that no one else would see. I don't think other women with IBT don't look like 'real women', but that's how I felt about myself. My birth mother has these huge tatas and I got forgotten somehow.

Sing2phins

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[QUOTE]But it does eat at me that I have two months to go until the wedding with my sleeveless dress, and my arms are still not even close to the way I want them. When I see women with really fit arms, it makes me want to cry.
Posted by polichik[/QUOTE]

Aww, poli, don't cry.  Try Jackie Warner's DVD (link to <a href="http://amzn.to/aLoEzn" target="_blank">amazon</a>) - her arm workout is great!

I also love Glamour - I'm a longtime subscriber and their new push to include models of every size is a great thing.

ohwhynot

LVB:

IBT = cracking me up. 

It is MY issue, I realize that.  But to see it written in black and white knocked me back a bit.  No worries - it's my own deal. 

danieliza1127

OWN, I agree with LVB!  You can't take it that way and this post should be evidence of that!  Everyone has their own body issues.  THat was hers, it doesn't mean it's yours.  Just like Amoro said she feels horrible being a size 8/10 - that could have offended me and plenty others, but I didn't take it that way because her issue with her weight isn't the same as mine or anyone else's.  You know?

MISSCOURTNEY20

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[QUOTE]These threads are the ones I wish people read before they say "You're just a bunch of uptight, nasty bitches."  Because look at all the support and encouragment and empathizing that's going on here - it really makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside (and now that's enough of that).
Posted by Sing2phins[/QUOTE]

I was thinking this as I read it. I am lovin it too!

louisvillebride21

You shouldn't let that knock you back. You ARE  woman. I was a 19 yr old girl. I was still all gangly and awkward and I really wasn't a woman yet. I don't regret getting it done when I did because I feel like it helped me come in to my own, but I was still changing. I mean, the boobs weren't budging, but the rest of my body was still filling out.

polichik

MissCourtney and Sing2phins, thanks for the suggestions. I think I'll give that a try!

Lovethebeach, I'm not sure if you want any ideas, but getting a vibrator to use with FI was the single best decision we made in our sex life. I'm very, er, small, so it really hurts without it. It's made such a big difference, and I think it's helped me in general to become a more sensual person.

Brie2010

I guess this is kind of on the body image tangent, but I have a disgusting and painful skin condition and sometimes I wonder if having it is punishment for not taking care of my body for so long.  (It's exacerbated by obesity, but probably genetic.)

Birdie1483

1. Do those of you who have the big O in your sleep ever worry that your FI or DH noticed? I sure do. I feel like I have a big sign on my forehead in the morning like "Hey! I had some fun last night!"

2. I used to be a small B-cup and always wanted bigger boobs. After I gained weight I went to a 38-C and now with my boobs weren't so big because I feel like they make my whole upper half look big. They also get in the way when I try to golf. Big boobs aren't all they're cracked up to be.

3. I'm embarrassed I had a grammatical typo in my last post. I meant to say "he was" instead of "we was". Not using proper grammar is a pet peeve of mine so I'm thoroughly embarrassed.

Moneypenny424

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: KPP's? : LOL!! I'm 35 baby! My secret, I always say is, naps! I take one everyday and have been since I was in college. I also have never smoked and I only drink socially, which isn't very often. But I think that taking naps is the key. Helps the face relax. **Patting cheeks**
Posted by MISSCOURTNEY20[/QUOTE]

Court, I think you are adorable.  And I think we know the real secret behind your great skin:  black don't crack <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-laughing.gif" border="0" alt="Laughing" title="Laughing" />

MISSCOURTNEY20

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[QUOTE] 3. I'm embarrassed I had a grammatical typo in my last post. I meant to say "he was" instead of "we was". Not using proper grammar is a pet peeve of mine so I'm thoroughly embarrassed. :)
Posted by Birdie1483[/QUOTE]

We are so "in love" on this thread, I don't even think anyone noticed. Muah!

Moneypenny424

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[QUOTE]MissCourtney, we have talked about it, and he understands completely, but the financial tension is still there, KWIM? Poli, we should all be so lucky to have your "problem" that frequently. And Alix, you are so frickin' pretty I can't stand it. When I come back in my next life I want to be either Alix or Moneypenny. You know, gorgeous, brilliant, and great to be around.
Posted by sarabellam[/QUOTE]

Thank you :)

louisvillebride21

Ditto on the vibe LTB. And I always worried about H getting his feelings hurt or something because he could never make me go. It took long enough, but I finally convinced him that it was MY issue, and not that he was lacking or anything.

quotequeen

OMG, Alix I think you are gorgeous.  I often think I wish she would put that picture of her face back up because it was so pretty.

AmoroAgain

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: KPP's? : Court, I think you are adorable.  And I think we know the real secret behind your great skin:  black don't crack
Posted by Moneypenny424[/QUOTE]
Shoot, neither does Asian.  My H is 5 years older than me and he looks like a goddamn tween.

louisvillebride21

Can you switch BCP? I was one one from 16-20 and all of a sudden I went from being extremely sexual to wantign to kill someone for even looking at me. For some reason, that particular one just stopped working for me. I went through about 3 different kinds and ended up on the ring. I don't think I'm 100%, but it's going to have to do until Jan when we start NFP to avoid.

akhensley81

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[QUOTE]I guess this is kind of on the body image tangent, but I have a disgusting and painful skin condition and sometimes I wonder if having it is punishment for not taking care of my body for so long.  (It's exacerbated by obesity, but probably genetic.)
Posted by Brie2010[/QUOTE]

Brie, I have terrible TERRIBLE eczema. I haven't had too much trouble with my weight... I'm active and normally eat well but I don't usually have to worry about it. But I have always thought that the eczema is the world's way of telling me I'm still not allowed to feel good about my body. I hate it.

[Edited "God" out... it's not His fault. And that's my own beef, which doesn't belong here. My apologies.]

Birdie1483

This might be TMI but...

I could never get the big O during play time with FI until I went to a bachelorette party that had a Pampered Chef style sex toy party (I can't remember the name, it was something classy). I bought a little bullet vibe that has 7 different settings for like $10 and some of that excitement cream stuff and it's been amazing every since.

My confession would be that we just don't do it enough. Like once a month maybe. I don't know if I'm freaked out about getting preggos before we get hitched or what...

alixzafiris

Thanks ladies.

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: KPP's? : Brie, I have terrible TERRIBLE eczema. I haven't had too much trouble with my weight... I'm active and normally eat well but I don't usually have to worry about it. But I have always thought that the eczema is God's way of telling me I'm still not allowed to feel good about my body. I hate it.
Posted by akhensley81[/QUOTE]

I have rosacea on my cheeks and it makes me so self-conscious about my face. Gah it's terrible. I so wish I were just one of those naturally pretty people, god that would be brilliant. It literally takes a ton of work to get me to what I consider "presentable".

kikibaby

I'm sorry to see how many people don't feel great about themselves, but I am glad to see I'm not alone.

akhensley81

Birdie- that Silver Bullet is my BEST FRIEND. Was that a Pure Romance party? I've hosted one of those before. They're so fun!

Birdie1483

I"m so TMI today, but am relating to so many of you.

I have psoriasis on my scalp, behind and in my ears, and on my eyebrows.  It's whever ever hair grows, no matter how small the hair. I use a lot of moisturizer every day so my eyebrows haven't been a problem for awhile, but my scalp really bothers me and makes me self conscious. I'm always afraid people notice. I feel like I'm too young to have this. I've only seen old men have it on their arms and stuff before. I know it's genetic because my dad had the same problem.