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How to feel feminine when overweight?

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When I look into the mirror, I do not like the image I see. it is good that I am addressing my weight but I feel less feminine and being single in my 30's it bothers me a lot.

I would just like to ask the community their thoughts on this. How do you feel feminine whilst overweight?

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Minniewinny5 stoneMaintainer

Maybe instead of focusing on what you don't like, try to focus on what you do like, picture yourself slimmer and keep positive to reach your goals.

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Beth_197lbsRestart June 2024

I'm in my 30's, single (happily though) and overweight too so I can understand some of what you mean.

The things I can suggest are based on the sorts of things I've been doing myself, but I don't know if they will appeal to you or now. But here they are - dress in ways to accentuate your newer figure as you lose weight such as showing off a trimmer waist. Treat / reward yourself with things you enjoy as you lose weight, maybe get a really nice hair cut instead of a simple trim, buy a flattering new outfit, go for a spa treatment, or if you wear glasses maybe a new pair and such like.

Hope this helps.

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anigoni2 stone

If I am feeling down on myself I pamper myself a little and make sure I wear something or do something that makes me feel happy and proud.. it might be a nice outfit or necklace...or a hair cut.. I am feminine whether I feel it or not.. I just need to reinforce it in a way that works for me.. i don't know what your reinforcement might be... Good luck!!!

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kiwikyd-nz

Funny - I was thinking the same thing a few days ago. Not for me specifically but there can be days when I just feel yuck so I knew there would be others out there who probably felt the same.

Have you ever looked at photos of overweight women and thought they looked great? I have, and I have even thought they didn't need to lose weight to look good. They already looked amazing.

And the common denominator in all of them is grooming.

A bit of makeup (doesn't need to be a lot), a tidy hair cut/style, and a nice outfit (not drab and badly fitting). And I bet they are not wearing plain budget store granny panties either lol.

Maybe try a little eyeliner to highlight your eyes (if you don't already wear makeup), or a bit of a trim to tidy your hair if needed. Even check out some second hand clothing stores or bargain shops for a new top.

A little bit at a time :) ( I just bought a new top with a bit of a pattern in the material. Cost me NZ$10. Looks good on and I don't feel slobby in it )

Happy shopping :D

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lucigret

For years I didn't feel very feminine and I wore dull clothes to try and blend and hide away. I don't know what the turning point was, probably after I had lost a stone in weight some time ago and joined a gym and started to look more toned. I did all the things that have already been mentioned. I have always looked after my hair and used make up, but I had a better hair cut and treated my self to new make up and I bought some pretty underwear which made me feel far more feminine. I plucked the courage to go and have a bra fitting and that really made a difference for me. The woman was great and told me where to go to get good supportive pretty bras - not 'bolder holders' lol.

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xvanillaskyx in reply tolucigret

Where did she tell you to go? 😀

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lucigret in reply toxvanillaskyx

She recommended Bravisimo and I have been very happy with them :)

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xvanillaskyx in reply tolucigret

Ooo good 😊 thanks for sharing will check them out 👍

Do your hair and makeup and dress nice no matter what. That's what I'm trying to do right now. It does make me feel a little better.

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gman1961Restart April 2024

Even blokes feel the same ,change of clothes ,slimmer fitting .like a bit of hair do all the same .

I look in the mirror and see the fat controller from Thomas the tank engine like lol.

Gary

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Water_baby in reply togman1961

lol. I am sure that you do not look like the fat controller. I think we are all hard on ourselves but it is nice to know that I am not alone in this thought. thank you all.

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gman1961Restart April 2024 in reply toWater_baby

I bet loads of us on here can relate to your post .

Good luck

Gary

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