I’ve been eyeing Miche’s “Exposed” movement at Eating Journey for over a year now, with not a little bit of awe and trepidation. And I kept thinking, well, that’s nice for THEM to do, but *I* would never…
And then the one-year anniversary rolled around. And all manner of people were hopping on and Exposing themselves. And I thought, well, if not now, WHEN?
I don’t think I’m really going to be getting much better. I’m 51 years old and I don’t think things are going to be getting a whole heck of a lot prettier ten or fifteen years from now. I think I look better , and I know I FEEL better, now than I did when I was 48. And it’s not about looking perfect (Um, I mean that’s the POINT). It’s about loving our bodies for what they are, and what they have done for us.
I took these pictures with my iPhone. I’m not happy with the quality of the angles. The camera and the mirror combo made my legs look like weird misshapen pegs. But here I go. I’m exposed. I did it. And I was gonna do it in my undiepants, but I’m in dire need of some bikini wax and I really didn’t want to go and expose THAT. So.
Thanks, body. Thanks for waiting for me to get my act together so belatedly. Thanks for shocking me with your resiliency, after all I put you through. oxoxo.
October 15, 2010 at 12:28 am
AMAZING!!!!!!!!
You inspire me so much I love reading your blog!!
The exposed post is so freeing and truly an awesome idea!
You are beautiful!
October 15, 2010 at 12:52 am
You are so beautiful inside and out! I love this post because you accept who you are and embrace it just as you should. I hope I can eventually do the same.
October 15, 2010 at 1:36 am
A moving and descriptive visual tribute to your life and all you’ve accomplished, F-McB. You’ve made changes worthy of so much respect and admiration. -Lydia
October 15, 2010 at 2:07 am
Awesome. I applaud you!
October 15, 2010 at 2:49 am
Congrats on joining the Exposed movement.
Don’t you feel awesome now?
Love your pics, you’re beautiful! 🙂
October 15, 2010 at 5:04 am
THANK YOU so much for joining the movement. I love your reflection upon where you are now and where you were before. I have heard so many times that as you get older, the more content you become. I am hoping that is true for me as well. You look great and your body has done so much!
October 15, 2010 at 6:53 am
This is amazing. You are so beautiful inside and out. I feel truly honored to know you.
October 15, 2010 at 7:23 am
YOU LOOK AMAZING!!!!
October 15, 2010 at 9:25 am
Love it. So powerful…and beautiful!
October 15, 2010 at 2:09 pm
Brava!!! You are so strong, beautiful, and proud (in the best way), Foodie, and it shines through in these photos. Thanks for sharing this with us!
October 15, 2010 at 11:18 pm
The visual is stunning. It’s wonderful to see you appreciating your body and all it has meant to you. Love you.
October 16, 2010 at 1:52 pm
I’m late to the party, but wanting to thank you for being you and for doing this because you are so strong and beautiful. You are a role model to me…
October 16, 2010 at 8:29 pm
So, so great!
October 17, 2010 at 12:27 pm
I am so glad you did this!! You are beautiful and strong! Your legs – WOW!!!!!!
October 17, 2010 at 11:01 pm
you look amazing!
October 18, 2010 at 6:50 pm
WOW this is so powerful!!! Takes a lot of courage and grace. Thank you for continuing to be such a positive example of so many desirable qualities 🙂
October 19, 2010 at 1:12 am
Wow is right, Susan. Congrats on the Savor shout-out.
October 19, 2010 at 10:08 am
What a great exposed post. You look, as many have said, strong and beautiful.
October 19, 2010 at 5:35 pm
Just simply awesome. I agree, look at those strong and powerful legs!
October 19, 2010 at 6:08 pm
You are an inspiration Susan! You are beautiful – on the inside and outside!
October 25, 2010 at 12:14 am
You are amazing! Seriously. I admire you and everyone else who has had the courage to be so open. 🙂
October 29, 2010 at 12:24 pm
hotness. congrats and I’ll see you at the gym. 🙂 xoxox