Tales of a (Recovering) Disordered Eater

Where does your confidence come from?

Is it something inside of you that radiates out, or is it something you can coax out with the a new shade of lipstick, a haircut, hot heels, or a splash of perfume?

For me, I think it’s a little of both.

I’d be lying if I said I don’t feel extra-confident (like a lion — roar! Hence the image!) in my favorite dark Joe’s jeans with peep-toe pumps.

But by the same token, I know that confidence is not (and should not be) just about physical appearance; it’s about how we carry ourselves.

Some women just have an air about them; they literally ooze confidence, and the size of their thighs just isn’t relevant to their self-esteem.

I would so love to be that kind of woman. (more…)