[Anastasia916]

Wow... Maybe I am being way too hard on myself... I still feel terribly ugly most of the time.

I agree with others, we are always harder on ourselves. When I look at myself now, and I'm in my depression mode I feel fat, hate my skin, etc. etc. But when you look at yourself in the mirror, don't focus on your flaws, focus on the things that make you feel pretty, sexy, beautiful, etc. Look at yourself and say "I have great lips!" "I have gorgeous eyes!" etc. Whatever it is you find great about yourself. And it doesn't have to be just about your appearance, you can go further "I'm intelligent" "I'm a caring, giving person" etc. etc. Do this everyday when you get ready or whenever you look at yourself in the mirror, and you'll feel better about yourself. I may still think I'm fat deep down, but it's easier for me to focus on other things and feel better so that I don't get down in the dumps and sabotage myself to not eat good, to not work out, etc. So cheer up! Everyone here thinks your gorgeous. So smile