Body Image

In this weeks podcast, Step and I shared some pretty personal stuff about poor body image and how it has impacted our lives. For me, this has been a struggle since the age of nine when I was told by my doctor I was fat and needed to diet.

I mentioned in the pod cast that I would share a photo of me back then, as well as a few more, so here we go.

The doctor told us that because I didn't fit into the weigh-age ratio, I was fat and needed a diet. Nothing was spoken of body frame.

 Here is a photo of me a number of years ago performing "Defying Gravity" (Click here to be taken to some of my recordings) and playing Nancy in "Oliver".  I still have it in my mind that I am heavier now than I was then.

This is me today, in the polkdot dress that Step picked out for me that I talked about in podcast.

My body image issues are a work in progress. I wish I had more answers. I wish I better knew how to feel ok in the skin I'm in, but I don't, so I just keep trying.

If you also suffer from these sorts of issues, we'd love to hear your story, or if you have suggestions, words of wisdom or just would like to leave us a comment, please do- we'd love to hear from you!

~Tams