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9CatMom
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| I'm not obsessed with my looks. I don't consider myself ugly, but I know I do need to lose weight. I am 140 pounds and just 5' 1". I need to lose about 15 pounds. |
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MrSinister
Sanity Is Madness
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Age: 29
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Location: England
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| Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 12:27 pm Post subject: |
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What really bothers me about my appearance is the fact that my hair is apparently making an exodus from my scalp at a rapidly-increasing speed. I mean, I have no actual bald patches as of yet, but there is a spot towards the back of my head that has seemingly staked its claim to being the first place my scalp goes totally hair-free 
Still, at least I've decided to deal with it in a rational fashion, by cutting my hair closer rather than growing it out into a ponytail. The latter choice would be a tragic mistake, I think...
Other than that, I just try to keep myself looking at least vaguely presentable, rather than obsessively grooming and preening like a bipedal peacock.
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Venger
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Joined: Apr 16, 2008
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| Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 1:00 pm Post subject: |
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| If the bald spot isn't very big, draw some hair on it everyday with an eyebrow pencil that matches your hair color. |
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CockneyRebel
Mick Avory
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Age: 35
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Location: 1965 London with Ruby the Routemaster by my side
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| Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 1:07 pm Post subject: |
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Not me. I like myself, as I am. I used to be obsessed with that, though.
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ThatRedHairedGrrl
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Joined: May 11, 2008
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Location: Walking through a shopping mall listening to Half Japanese on headphones
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| Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 5:13 pm Post subject: |
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Eew, no!
See, I grew up with a mother who was obsessed with looks. She wanted me to be thin, immaculately groomed, spend hours on my hair, and have a well-scrubbed English rose complexion. I'm big like my dad, have olive skin from the Italians way back in the family, and can think of a hundred places I'd rather be than in front of a mirror.
I do the hygiene stuff - showering, deodorant, teeth and so forth. I have my hair dyed red and cut in a wash-it-and-leave-it style. I wear eyeliner and lippy when I feel like it. And when I want to, which is not that often, I do dress up. But, I prefer the freedom of it being optional. I'm sitting here barefaced in ripped jeans and an old guy's singlet - from a thrift store, like most of my clothes, because I despise the idea of wearing the same as everyone else just because some stupid magazine says so.
Re shirts, Social_Fantom, I have one that says 'Buy nothing, you are OK as you are'. I like to walk through store cosmetic departments in it wondering when they'll throw me out...
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Tim_Tex
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| Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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I am. I am trying to get down to 160 pounds (I am about 190 pounds now).
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Zonder
Give me a minute, I'm thinking.
Joined: Feb 23, 2008
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Location: Sitting on my sofa.
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| Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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I wouldn't say obsessed, but I was treated a lot better by people after I started caring about how I looked and then doing something about it.
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MissConstrue
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Joined: Feb 05, 2008
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| Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 8:18 pm Post subject: |
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Well yes and no.
Sometimes I like to look my best but there are limits. I don't tolerate cetain clothers that are uncomfortable. I figure what's the use of trying to look a certain way if you can't enjoy it.
As for trying to be attractive. Doesn't everyone want to be that way. My only problem is I like to do a lot of stuff that doesn't require being in a building all day. So, on one hand I'd luv to have my hair a certain way and wear something "sexy" on the other hand it doesn't go along with the physical and creative stuff I like to do outdoors as well as in.
I've come to a realization that if I'm wanting to look as good as those girls do who are styled from top to bottom....would I be willing to give up my other time consuming hobbies?
In one note....I can relate to Nico even thought I don't think there's anything wrong with her. There's a lot of stuff I hate about me.....but I don't think I'd want to spend that kind of money for something that will temporarily make me happy. However I'd be lying if I say I wasn't. I think you have to have what I would call "attractive personalities" besides the looks. Being attractive might do some things for you like getting a job as a model but when finding a mate.....I've come to an understanding that good self-esteem and some charisma is what does it. Something I mostly wish I had more than looks.
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pinkbowtiepumps
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Joined: Mar 17, 2008
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| Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 12:55 am Post subject: |
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I care too much about my appearance. It's horrible.
I can't help but have a bad day if I don't like my outfit, or if my hair doesn't look good. Makeup I could care less about, it just makes you feel more attractive.
I'm slowly becoming the fashion major stereotype. Somebody help me! |
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CockneyRebel
Mick Avory
Joined: Jul 18, 2004
Age: 35
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Location: 1965 London with Ruby the Routemaster by my side
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I just don't care, as much as I used to. I used to diet, wear my hair, Mod style, dress up no matter where I'd go, shine my Beatle boots. I look back and ask myself why I've made myself so uncomfortable. Nowadays, I spike my hair, put on blue jeans and a red T-shirt and a pair of white shoes.
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