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To ask what's your favourite part of your body?

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worldshottestmom · 12/06/2026 17:08

Seen many threads lately about women fretting over what body parts of themselves that they hate and it makes me sad. It makes me sad that I feel this way about myself, too.

Every single day I see new social media posts/articles about X celebrity has gained/lost weight and looks awful, or 'look at how great this conventionally attractive celebrity looks' then pick her apart down to bone structure and genetics, to make women everywhere race to the mirror once more and pick themselves apart for not looking like that. I'm sick of it.

So, what is your favourite body part? What do you love about your body?

I like my arms. They used to be extremely lean and toned and then I had kids and give up on myself for a while and they got fatter. They're leaning out again now that I have remembered I am a human being and started exercising/eating well again and I'm starting to like them! Yay. I also like my legs even though they're short and stubby as hell. But they're curvy and chonky and I like it.

I have to say my least favourite part would be my stomach as it is 90% loose skin and no effort. But, I'm coming to accept it for what it is; my children's first home and, well, it's just a stomach. Who cares.

Let's be having it sexy ladies

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looselegs · 14/06/2026 19:13

Muffsies · 12/06/2026 18:29

That's the red head superpower! You probably won't go grey at all, it'll just fade until it's beautiful white.

Hopefully!

ElenOfTheWays · 13/06/2026 23:24

Whichever bit of me is not hurting at any given time.

PurpleAxe · 13/06/2026 23:12

Pyjamatimenow · 13/06/2026 07:24

Gosh I’m very envious of people on this thread. The only things I like about my body is the two babies it gave me and the fact it hasn’t yet gone wrong health wise.

But that IS something ti love about your body!

Mine is well and strong, grew, and fed two children. That is fucking amazing.

For me, how I feel about my body has changed in the last few years as I approach 50. No longer do I care about looking good to other people. I appreciate the good fortune I have had in having a body that (mostly) works just fine.

It has been a huge mindset shift which has improved my physical and mental health immensely.

You really can just 'let go' of society's bullshit if you want to.

WhatNextImScared · 13/06/2026 16:03

I like my eyes. I wear glasses now which is a shame as it does hide them slightly

WhereYouLeftIt · 13/06/2026 15:39

From the knee down. Well-shaped calves, slim ankles, neat feet with straight toes (which are a wonder considering the high heeled pointed toe shoes I used to wear). Also eyelashes - dark and thick enough!

Least favourite would be my fingernails. Short and stubby nailbases; even when I used to grow them and paint them, they still looked short and stubby (so I just keep them short and tidy now).

It's a good idea to remember the bits you like from time to time!

caffelattetogo · 13/06/2026 13:01

My nails - they are so strong and grow like wild mint. To think I used to get fake ones put on top…

JoyousWriter · 13/06/2026 12:34

My brain.

FlashHeartFly · 13/06/2026 12:03

I like that I am tall and have a great bum! I also love my hands.

I hate my stomach but I’m working on it… slowly. Very very bloody slowly 😂

Snowdropsaremyfavourite · 13/06/2026 11:59

Bundleflower · 13/06/2026 07:12

Genuinely nothing which is really depressing. It’s lovely to read so many of you being able to celebrate, even a little something of, yourselves.

There is always something x 💐

Jasmin71 · 13/06/2026 10:49

My eyes, big blue and pretty

aurpod1980 · 13/06/2026 10:36

Thinking on other stuff bar my face I’ve always been quite dismissive of other parts of my body because I’m fat but my ankles and feet are lovely too. I don’t care about dressing up too much!!

a new one for you all, I developed lichen simplex on my outer labia and went to a dermatologist. Who told me I’m anatomically correct down there and in very good condition 😂 I’ve always liked down there too!

Muffsies · 13/06/2026 09:33

BigOldBlobsy · 13/06/2026 07:46

My hair (v curly, always gets compliments)
My ears (small, nice shape, lots of pretty gold piercings)
My eyes - have long lashes
My lips - full
My skin is decent now (used to have eczema)
Ive lost weight and back to my having a slim waist which is nice
My feet are decent
My hands are lovely when I’m not picking my cuticles off

I love all the tiny gold rings i have in my ears, too. I remember when i got them all done back in the 90s my older sis disapprovingly said, "you'll regret that". She couldn't have been more wrong.

Congrats on banishing eczema. Do you have any tips?

Mathsbabe · 13/06/2026 08:47

My smile

MarmaladeSandwich7 · 13/06/2026 07:49

I still like my big boobs, although they’re “going south” now I’m 60! And the fact that I am pretty much wrinkle free ( thank you DF!)

BigOldBlobsy · 13/06/2026 07:46

My hair (v curly, always gets compliments)
My ears (small, nice shape, lots of pretty gold piercings)
My eyes - have long lashes
My lips - full
My skin is decent now (used to have eczema)
Ive lost weight and back to my having a slim waist which is nice
My feet are decent
My hands are lovely when I’m not picking my cuticles off

Greenwitchart · 13/06/2026 07:43

My brain...

FastFood · 13/06/2026 07:43

Nothing in particular, I like my whole body and face, I feel very lucky with them, I'm not a super model by any stretch of the mind but I have good genes.
Women in my family tend to be very slim and petite and it looks like I have inherited that. I'm 46 now and still got a tone body and flat stomach without making much effort.

Pyjamatimenow · 13/06/2026 07:24

Gosh I’m very envious of people on this thread. The only things I like about my body is the two babies it gave me and the fact it hasn’t yet gone wrong health wise.

Bundleflower · 13/06/2026 07:24

Evaka · 13/06/2026 07:20

Hope you can find something to appreciate in yourself. I often remember quite random things about people. Just this morning I was thinking about how my boss has elegant hands and striking eyes! It's not always the obvious stuff that stands out x

Interesting - I do wonder what others would say. I often notice little details of others like a lovely tip of their nose etc. My partner often says I have nice knees. Sexy, hey!

ViciousCurrentBun · 13/06/2026 07:21

The back of my knees.

In reality I have never contemplated the good or bad bits. The only time I had an issue was when I lost a lot of hair due to stress when my DD died. It thankfully grew back but took about 6 years,

Evaka · 13/06/2026 07:20

Bundleflower · 13/06/2026 07:12

Genuinely nothing which is really depressing. It’s lovely to read so many of you being able to celebrate, even a little something of, yourselves.

Hope you can find something to appreciate in yourself. I often remember quite random things about people. Just this morning I was thinking about how my boss has elegant hands and striking eyes! It's not always the obvious stuff that stands out x

Evaka · 13/06/2026 07:18

Love my bum, have good hair, nice small boobs. I hated my fairly thick legs for a long time but we're pals now. They're strong and serve me well.

I was a skinny youngster and have filled out a bit in recent years to align with the world becoming a bit arse obsessed. Lucky!

Bundleflower · 13/06/2026 07:12

Genuinely nothing which is really depressing. It’s lovely to read so many of you being able to celebrate, even a little something of, yourselves.

GoodkneeBadKnee · 13/06/2026 07:07

Jennalong · 13/06/2026 06:21

Lucky , lucky you . Hate being a shortie . I'm barely 5 ft tall and even short leg trousers in most places are to long . Shoe size 3.5 /4 .
Get overlooked in being served in places , can't get stuff off top shelves in supermarkets or even in my own kitchen . Well jel .

I'm always getting things off the higher shelves for shorter people 🤣

Jennalong · 13/06/2026 06:21

BettyJoanPerske · 12/06/2026 19:54

I love being tall as well. I'm not as tall as you, only five eight, but I would love to be even taller.

Lucky , lucky you . Hate being a shortie . I'm barely 5 ft tall and even short leg trousers in most places are to long . Shoe size 3.5 /4 .
Get overlooked in being served in places , can't get stuff off top shelves in supermarkets or even in my own kitchen . Well jel .