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“I’m so ugly!”

 
As Megan, 13, put it, “I’d be better off going to school with a bag over my head.” Megan hates her hair because she ways it’s too flat, her nose because it has a bump, and her ears because her friends have multiple piercings while she only has one hole in each lobe.
 
You may not believe this, but Megan is beautiful. Yet she spends so much time focusing on what she doesn’t like that she doesn’t even see her enviable eyelashes. Or that her “flat” hair draws her comparisons to Hayden Panittierre. And what bump on her nose? We don’t see any bump. But you can’t tell her that. She’s convinced herself she’s ugly because she tells herself she’s ugly—over and over (and over and over). Do you suffer a chronic case of the uglies? Whatever you don’t like about your appearance you can turn it around and feel good.
 
First, cut the mirror inspections. Spend enough hours scrutinizing  your face and you bet you’ll start obsessing on the tiniest of imperfections. Then, listen to your angel and figure out something you like about the way you look.
 
Maybe you have awesome long hair or textured hair that looks great in a sassy short ‘do. Or maybe your lips are shaped perfectly, or you have almond-shaped eyes or whatever. We promise there is something lovely about you. Focus on what’s pretty about yourself, and soon even your so-called flaws become great, unique features.
 
Case in point: Do you really think all those leggy models liked towering over boys as a teen? Now, they know how to work it. So there, good-lookin’. 

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I personally love a lot about me. However, no one is perfect, so i always keep that in mind. in the mirror in my room, my skin looks terrible, butin the mirrors in the rest of the house my skin looks amazing so i wear powder foundation just in case. For all you girls who are always putting yourselves down, look for 1 or 2 AMAZING feautures of your body and highlite them. I have amazing slivery blue eyes so I use eyeliner and mascara. so yeah if you highlite the amazing parts of yourself, you'll soon see that your whole body is beautiful!

by Nikichic on 3/31/2012 2:10:11 AM

 
 

how do you shape your eybrows?????????????? mine look wierd. Frown

by too on 8/13/2010 10:33:00 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD MOD!!!!!! I hate it when my bff puts herself down just bcause she has acne (everyone gets that!) and she thinks she's overweight but it's just mucle! She says that she has ugly hair but 2 me she looks like Taylor Swift except she has brown hair. I try to tell her she looks pretty but she insists she isn't.How do I give her a compliment without her putting herself down?




Hey girl! You need to tell her that she is a great person, she might just need some more confidence. 
Eryn G.

by bamababe78 on 1/3/2010 7:40:03 PM

 
 

D: I swear i hate my body >.< :[. im freakishly overweight even though im told him not. i have uncontrollable flakes in my hair that im stuck with for life (literally!), horrible acne, i have glasses, and really think thighes and legs. Im super self conscious. I think there should be a disease for how self conscious i am. Im nervous of people watching me when im in a room. alone. i really wanna be 80-100 pounds. im like 150 and 5'5. im an athelete so my mom said "its impossible for me to be that thin" how much do u think it breaks my heart to find out its IMPOSSIBLE for me to be thin?! and it just makes me MORE unmotivated to work out cause ill just get more muscle! All the advice i get never helps. If anyone has any advice for me, please go to my page and post. THIS IS WHAT I WANT: I WANT ONE OR TWO GIRLS WHO ARE LIKE ME WHO WANNA LOSE WEIGHT. WELL BOND TOGETHER AND I WANNA BECOME THIN WITH YALL

by rednecgirl on 11/22/2009 11:40:08 PM

 
 

Also: I was reading a magazine today, and they asked women to write in about what they loved about their bodies. One woman said that she loved her body because 'it was her best friend.' And another one said that her body 'has stuck with her through all her life, and will stick with her till the end.' If you're feeling down, try thinking of your body as the best friend who will always be with you, through everything. Because that's pretty much what it is! Treat your body like a friend. Smile

by ShopperSoccerGurl on 10/15/2009 6:56:36 PM

 
 

I really don't know why girls hate thier bodies...I ♥ mine! I wear training bras (Ok, ok...i usually don't wear a bra) which is way better than having big boobs (no offense to any chesty ppls) becuase its sooo much comfier w/o a bra! I have really long eyelashes, so long that i can't even wear mascara cuz when i blink the mascara gets all over my glasses, I'm medium height, I'm at a healthy wieght, I have pretty honey blonde wavy hair and I'm naturally tan. I love my body. Look at the positive!

by peacelovepuppies on 9/28/2009 6:17:35 PM

 
 

I know what it feels like to just feel awful about yourself. Sometimes I get really down and don't want to look in a mirror or even go out!!
But you know what the best feeling in the world is? CONFIDENCE. There is nothing better than deciding that you are gorgeous, and that you don't have to change anything about yourself to be gorgeous. Every girl has 'gorgeous potential' and the only way to feel pretty is to decide that you ARE. When you say to yourself, "I really love my hair color, even though it can get a little frizzy sometimes" or "My eyes sparkle, even though I have a few pimples" then you acknowledge what you like and don't like about yourself without getting down.
If you feel ugly all the time, you need to really think about why. Is someone being mean to you and making your confidence low? Are you comparing yourself to celebrities? It's a slow process, but work on thinking of something you love about yourself every day. Smile

by ShopperSoccerGurl on 9/27/2009 1:00:01 PM

 
 

i feel that way about my face n my thies

by littlemiss139 on 8/15/2009 10:49:13 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD!!! i hate my bod i'm overweight! i need to lose belly fat im going throught puberty so my smoot face is gone! i'm opposite of a magnet with boyz help!

Hey girl,

Don't get down on yourself! You're fine just the way you are. All us girlies feel this way when we're going through puberty! You most def should remind yourself why you rock everyday!

Mel

Melany T.

by littlelostleftbehind on 8/11/2009 1:05:31 AM

 
 

lucky 4 me i luv my bod! i'm just pretty n curvy Smile i have my pretty eyes, pretty hair, pretty perfectly shaped face, my nose is is perfect i could go on and on and on! LOL! Smile My only flaws r little zits on my face but they r going away

by WayTooCoolGirl on 8/8/2009 12:36:52 PM

 
 

my best friend always says shes fat and im super skinny. i feel bad for her and i pray for her all the time but nothing will convince her shes not overweight. but God will help her through the stage i hope.

by funnygirl606 on 8/5/2009 7:37:27 PM

 
 

i used to be so self concious i aways used to call my self fat and ugly but now the frizzy hair is gone i started usin pro activ for my acne and i have streched so i dont look as wide i expanded my circle of friends and started shopping at better stores and i also started looking at the things i love like the big lips that look like i ge weekly botox (i dont) and the almond shaped blue eyes with long eyelashes i know im not perfect but my self image has boosted an amazing amount and so has my self confidence i mean i could tell my self that i need to diet and i could say that mystyle isnt cool enough to fit in but i dont i luv my self the way i am!

by nellyl on 8/5/2009 4:54:43 PM

 
 

Idk why ppl hate their body. I luv mine, it may not be perfect, but I luv it. Smile

by charlieghsingergal on 8/5/2009 2:33:04 PM

 
 

It's so normal to be self-conscious. You just have to focus on the great tings about you. Like my friend always complains about how fat she is, but I always say "You have gorgeus eyes, though"

by oliviatwist on 8/5/2009 2:31:33 PM

 
 

I think every girl needs to think positive cause you know what know one looks like you even if you have a twin everyone is different so0o0 I like to think of it as everyone is famous cause when you look at someone they look different than you yeah duah, but do they really look better NO!!! We all are different and if you can`t except yourself no one will except you I pomise you that because I learned it the hard way a year ago,love everything about you even if you don`t want to because it will change and you will regret it someday.

by angelpants66 on 8/5/2009 1:43:06 PM

 
 

Hey i like to think postitive like my eyes are really nice or i have really silky hair So because i believe i m Beautiful Everybody else does too so STOP HATING YOURSELVES LOVE YOURSELF

by squirrelgirl95 on 8/4/2009 1:58:20 PM

 
 

I AM SKINNY BUT I DON'T FEEL IT AND EVERYONE TELLS ME I AM SKINNY AND ASKING ME HOW I STAY SO SKINNY. SURPRISINGLY I DON'T REALLY GET ACNE BREAKOUTS THAT MUCH BUT I THINK MY FACE IS UGLY BUT EVERYONE TELLS ME I AM BEAUTIFUL BUT I KNOW I AM NOT THE ONLY THING NICE ABOUT MY FACE IS MY BEAUTIFUL LIPS HELP ME.

by star53 on 8/3/2009 8:55:17 PM

 
 

i have some problems with my appearance... particularly my huge thighs :/... but i love my hair n facial features so i try to emphasize them Smile

by ttlredhead on 8/3/2009 3:27:09 PM

 
 

some times i think i look bad but other times i thnik i look flawless. just take time and find what things, like make up and hairstyles suit you best to give you a different look.

by vanille lynxie on 8/3/2009 9:32:18 AM

 
 

MOD!(alyssa b.)
so is lip gloss a plumper?




Hey girl,

Not all lip glosses are plumpers. Check the labeling (I know for a fact Lip Smacker's aren't). It's way easy to find lip glosses that aren't plumpers, it just takes a two second check. 

xoxo
Alyssa B.

by califgirl on 7/30/2009 11:25:32 PM

 
 

MOD!
my lips r plump, so i dont need to wear lip plumper or anything like that. but they r just TOO plump. do u hav advice on how to make it look at least a LITTLE thinner??? thx!




Hey girl,

While there's no products I know of on that market that will make lips thinner (it's all about plumpers right now), choosing the right color lip gloss or lipstick may help give your lips the illusion that they're thinner than they may seem to you. Try talking to a rep at your nearest make up store (like Sephora) for tips and colors. As I'm sure you know, try to stay clear of products with lip plumpers, but love your look. Chances are, your lips are much more gorgeous and natural than you think!

xoxo
Alyssa B.

by califgirl on 7/30/2009 10:58:08 PM

 
 

I'm lucky that I'm surrounded by friends that never let me see my flaws! They always know just what to say! Friends can be awesome!!!

by SoccerWarrior on 7/30/2009 4:32:46 PM

 
 

uhhm i dont quite understand that last part, because im super tall and only 14... so if that was an insult to tall teenage girls....? could someone clarify that last point for me?

by alltimelow(: on 7/29/2009 9:58:05 PM

 
 

everybody is beauitful in their own way Smile

by clumsy4567 on 7/29/2009 9:49:01 PM

 
 

everybody is beauitful in their own way Smile

by clumsy4567 on 7/29/2009 9:45:36 PM

 
 

i am so lucky! a lot of girls hate their bodies but i <3 mine

by blue-eyed shortie on 7/29/2009 4:53:42 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD MOD
How can i lose all my belly fat




Hey girl! You could try purchasing a pilates exercise DVD. Pilates is my fave because it features moves that specifically target your entire core. 

xx katy  
Katy J.

by earth girl on 7/29/2009 2:28:51 PM

 
 

im really ugly.im not faking i hav very bad acne and i hav a mushtashe!!!!im fat 2 and idk wat 2 do!!!i hav pretty eyes and gorgeous thick red black hair and thicker lips that dont look like theyre curled in but eveything else is just blah.i hav a little tan but if i found a way 2 get rid of my mustashe permanantly and get rid of my acne and lose weight then ill b fine.

by greengirl111 on 7/28/2009 1:33:21 AM

 
 

like the flaws i find in my face are a big forehead, round bumps on my cheek, big lips, and my ski slpoe nose but i realize i like being imperfect

by xoerlaxo on 7/27/2009 7:29:00 PM

 
 

this really helps. i am really insecure about the way my face is but many people and ppl i dont know tell me i am beautiful but i am just insecure about it and i always find tiny flaws but i realize that it wont matter later on in life....

by xoerlaxo on 7/27/2009 7:27:07 PM

 
 

every girl has problems w/ their body, either way they're still beautiful Smile

by softball'slife on 7/27/2009 3:30:21 PM

 
 

mod mod
I'm always eating. But how come I am not overweight or fat yet? What will happen if I continue my eating habit?




Hey babe,

Your metabolism is probably just working really hard right now because you're growing. It's important to eat enough to maintain that metabolism, but eat healthy things or, yes, they will catch up with you some day when you stop growing and your metabolism slows.

xoxo Allie
Allie S.

by stock wood for peace on 7/27/2009 3:08:52 PM

 
 

I don't really like my Mouth because its huge 'cause of braces but im starting to like it!

by Sarah-R on 7/27/2009 2:32:40 PM

 
 

I hate some of my features but LOVE others. Like I hate my round face, the way my eyes curve down, and my hair, but I love my eye color and lips. You just gotta bring out the thing you like about yourself. Like if you like your lips, wax the upper lip and go for a fun shade of lip stick. Lots of hair cuts can make a certain face shape like great, and if you do your makeup the right way, you can mask any imperfection! That's a great thing about being a girl, you can use makeup to make yourself prettier without being a drag queen!

by gatorbabe16 on 7/27/2009 4:17:22 AM

 
 

HEY YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Have you heard of the new club on GL were you can ask questions about anything with out having to be judged like in the real world. Here at club chick talk the ones giving you advice dont know you and would never judge you. So come check out
the club. there are surveys and you can tell us
about your favirote books,movies,recipes,and much
more! you have to check it out!!

by clubchicktalk on 7/26/2009 10:23:45 PM

 
 

as the saying goes beauty is in the eye of the beholder =]

by dancengirl on 7/26/2009 9:36:14 PM

 
 

It's weird because I don't have a problem with my face (I don't think my face is ugly) but I think the rest of me is ugly. It's weird.

by cassieann23 on 7/26/2009 12:53:00 PM

 
 

girls are so unhappy with their bodies..it's sad.
i ♥ my body.

by Abercrombie_Ballet_beauty on 7/26/2009 10:41:16 AM

 
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