I would like to see someone who has stretch marks on their tummy, arms, thighs. I got all of those from having my baby...I have really low self esteem and it is hurting my work life, and home life. I am always bothered when I wear my work T-Shirt because of my arm stretch marks, so I wear a jacket no matter how hot it is so I can cover my arms and tummy. But worst of all I am still embarressed to have my boyfriend aka my sons father (we have been together for almost 2 years) see my body, and it hurts him that I dont like him looking at me when I get dressed...He tries his best to make me feel sexy and like my body but it doesnt help, I hate my body...Someone Please Help Me

I have not seen an episode where veins or stretch marks are addressed. Those are my biggest issues and I have trouble finding things to wear because skirts are so short and I have large patches of spider veins on my calves, and I don't like to show my cleavage because I have stretch marks on my breasts from when I was pregnant. I would love to see an episode where your guest has these issues! It would be very inspiring to me and I think many other women, as well!

so i already posted this on the first place, but i need help. seriously.
and i know and understand that there are other who need this way more, like woman who have had body image issues for a majority of their lives, but i need help so i dont end up like that.


Carson,
I dont know if you even read these and you've probably hear it all the time, but i need your help and i'm desperate.
My name is Caroline, i'm 16 almost 17 and i have huge built in body image issues.
i've always had them, but since i got into highschool they have been getting worse and last year was the tipping point.
on may 21st, 08 i was diagnosed with Anorexia nervosa bing subtype 2. i'm a recovering anorexic and i'm not even a senior in highschool.
i'm the not the worst case and i hope never too be. i'm healthy again, everyday is a small struggle to eat but i dont want to stop my progress, but i need your help on the rest.
my body image issues are still growing and i want to love my body! i cant live like this for the rest of my life. i want to go places, strive for huge goals and have a family, and i dont want this image problem to hold me back! i need your help! and another to make it worse is that my best friend who i love to death has the 'perfect' body and it doesnt help me with anything! i just dont know what to do anymore. i want to be the caroline i know i can be and i want to be, but this is holding me back in life! in everything. i want to see what everyone else say they see! it's frustrating because i'm blind to my own self.
so i'm still trying to find away to email lifetime to get your help, but this is the only way i can think of....it's frustrating.
thank you for reading this....if you did lol
cant wait till the next season!
Love Caroline


does anyone know how to get on the show?

I have extreme body issues...
I cry when I look in the mirror...
My boyfriends gets frustrated because of it..
I just can't stand to look at myself!!

I teach Gender Studies at the college level and have included How To Look Good Naked on my syllabus when we study body issues. I recently had one student write an enthusiastic and impassioned response on her experience with viewing the show:
"After watching several episodes, I immediately got down to my undies and bra and took a gander in the mirror. All of a sudden, I didn't see the flaws that I have been obsessing about for the past couple of years. I finally began to focus on the positive aspects of my body. The sudden self-esteem boost was one that I haven't experienced in the longest time. It felt great!" The student goes on to say that she has been focusing on creating a healthy lifestyle, has encouraged her roommates and friends to watch the show, and is no longer a slave to the scale.
This show is impacting women across ALL ages; it's an outstanding start in the right direction for reversing these detrimental trends, attitudes, and perceptions that "weigh" our fabulous women down!

Thank you Carson and the creators of this show!!

Iam almost 39 and unfortunately am finally at 120lbs, I am 5' 7". I have gone through my whole life being called "Olive Oil" and being told that if I stood sideways and stuck my tongue out I would look like a zipper. I HATE MY BODY!!!! I keep hearing that I should appreciate that I am thin but I hate it!!!! I wish people would understand that it is just as hard to be on the under side of the spectrum as it is to be on the over side. Try to find age appropriate clothes for my size "0". Anything that I can find say "hello kitty" across the rear end!!!!

Hi i am only 20 years old and about to get married in may! We have been together for 3 years and he is great but i have the worst time tursting him and he has never giving me any reason not too but i look at other girls and think why would he want to be with me if he can be with them i hate the way i look dressed or not i hate it i have no self confedence and no respect for myself and it is causing a big problem with me and my soon to be husband and i dont know what to do... He tells me he loves me and only me and says that he thinks that i am beautiful and i know deep down that he does think that but it does not help that i am very jelous and i am so scared i am going to loose him bc of that i really need help to be happy with myself and to love who i am can anyone give me any advice does anyone know how to go on this show???

GAH! i am watching the episode with Patricia right now. it's making me miserable. i'm only 21 years old and consider myself attractive, but i have NEVER been as thin or as naturally beautiful as Patricia is. if someone as beautiful as her isn't happy, who can be? i guess this just goes to show that perceived beauty doesn't necessarily equal happiness.

Carson, I am 53...4'11" and 165 pounds. My daughter is 26...she takes my breath away...she's so beautiful...so amazing...5'6" ...probably 225 lbs....Size 22...she's so unhappy with her appearance. Two college degrees,.....successfull...amazing...doesn't realize it~


I'm insecure because I"ve lost about 85 pounds...I work at a large, large.....150-year-old retailer...as an HR professional. I've come in a long way in life. My daughter doesn't realize how beautiful and successful she is because she compares herself to 110=pound friends. Can you help? I'm willing to put my 53 year old body out there...if it helps my beautiful baby. Let's talk. Dallas is a beautiful place!