newduggan's Journal, 17 Jun 21

So…I went ahead and wore shorts to the gym! I have NEVER gone anywhere outside of the house with shorts on, except for when we go for a run, but that’s out on the road, not I the gym-where everyone can see my jiggly cellulite riddled thighs! 😳 Having said that, I’ll also tell you all, I am not very comfortable in my self. Yesterday though, I decided to be the person I wish I was brave enough to be! I wore the damn shorts! I was proud that I wore them, and might even do it again! 

I don't see any reason to be self-conscious! I'm happy for you! 👍🦵💪 

Yay for you, Jess!!! "I decided to be the person I wish I was brave enough to be!" I absolutely love that! I think we need that tattooed to the inside of our eyelids to remember! You look wonderful, beautiful, and strong!  

Thank you @Diablo & Melissa! I am making changes little by little. I see girls at the gym in all shapes and sizes. And I’d say I’m in the middle, and have worked so flipping hard to get here, that ima go ahead and just live! ❤️ Here’s to being brave!  

You’re a total babe! Glad to see you owning your beauty 💫 

Wonderful!!! 💪👏🙌 

great job 

I'm learning what we hate about ourselves is someone else's desire. I've been wearing shorts this year at the risk of the mocking. sure enough Wednesday night had a guy hammering me about my calves. "dude with those biceps id have thought u had big legs but I seen them calves and was like no way!!" he kept on me. with all my dislocations it's super easy to not train my legs. so I'll trade you some arms for them legs. 😁😁 I think you look great.  

It’s funny how we can pick ourselves to pieces. As soon as I saw this I’m like wow she looks awesome. I don’t know what gain you were talking about the other day…if there was a gain, it’s all in those thighs girl. ♥️ Looks solid and strong! Better than skinny any day! 

I wish my legs looked like yours😳 After the huge weightloss all they do is jiggle going to start squatting & running to help the cause weight reduction massage if that doesn't work freeze the fat and if that fails liposuction anything to have your legs so be proud many wish they had your legs 

Remember that our bodies are where we literally dwell. Love it and care for it like you do a home that you are proud of. Just like our homes our bodies come in all shapes and sizes with different attributes. Nothing is more attractive than a person totally comfortable in their own skin. When I was very large I would wear bright colourful clothes because I figured I was like a large billboard so I wanted to decorate the large canvas that I had to work with! Definitely live the life you envision for yourself - there is no time like the present. Happiness is for now and not later!! 

Now me... I'M hesitant to wear shorts until my legs are at least as big as my arms.  

Yours look great! I get why you always wore leggings to cover up that massive birthmark, but your shape and size is nothing to be ashamed of! Don't make me post that pic of you squatting from the last time I saw you 😡  

Weight loss became easier for me once I realized that always trying to cover up something was a constant mental reminder that was negative talk not positive talk to myself. So wear the shorts everyday everywhere !! Feeling good about your body even if you "wish" something was a little bit different puts your mind in a much healthier state and allows you to put the energy into achieving your goals. Be proud of what you have accomplished and show it off!! 

You lost 41 pounds so far!!!! Wear those shorts proudly!! Great work! 

Congrats for your bravery! You are such a beautiful woman! Cheers for continued confidence and bravery! Your dedication and consistency shows, we are all here cheering you on! 

OMG-THANK YOU GUys!!! I am inspired! @Chris, DONT YOU DARE!!! 💪🏼 

You're rocking them, girl. Be proud.  

She’s so hot! 😍 

Agree with all of these true statements here NewD! Strut your stuff and be proud! @hebrews- brother I’m stealing your first sentence “ what we hate about ourselves is someone else’s desire. “! Deep! 👍 @L2E - get a room man! 😜