I have always struggled with weight issues and until recently I have
never really accepted myself.  I always had self esteem issues and
would hide behind a facade of friendly compliments to other people and
big clothes.  I figured out that I really needed to accept myself, so I
really stepped back and looked at my choices.  Not just my eating and
exercising habits, but also my dressing and grooming habits.  Going out
and buying that dress that I have always wanted but never felt I could
pull off. 

I found that by stepping outside my safety zone I found more
confidence in myself and began to accept me for who and what I am.
I have found myself actually pursuing romantic endeavors I had never even dreamed of before.

I just wanted to let anyone who is having self esteem issues know that if you can step outside of your safety zone, as hard as it can be, you can
truly make a difference in your life. It has in mine.