CarolJ,
Body image is something I deal with, also. I even wrote a paper on it entitled, "I Ain't Got No Body". LOL! Distorted perception of our bodies often creeps over into negative feelings towards our whole self, where we deny our good qualities and abilities.
I tend to think "whole hog". If I am fat, I am ugly, if I am ugly, I am worthless, if I am worthless, what's the point of living?
That's why I am working so hard on positive affirmations. I have to change this distorted, negative thinking and focus on what I DO contribute and how I AM succeeding.
Keep on going! You will accomplish your goals! :thumbup: