Totally Shallow Post - What One Physical Feature Do You Wish For?

[Christine]

This was inspired by the Laura Gellar thread where someone just wished they could have beautiful skin.

I've always thought--if I were reincarnated, what would I change about myself (as if that were an option, lol) after struggling with this current body. So, I'll go first with my one thing and then I will list some things I'm good with:

For me--I want to have GREAT hair. I have struggled all my life dealing with fine/limp hair. Fortunately, I have a lot of it so it's not like I'm balding, but everyday of my life, my hair has been an effort. Heck, before I did my own hair, mom mother struggled with it. It was that wispy stuff that just tangled up upon itself and caused lots of knots.

I keep it short now, use various products, and I get lots of compliments, but it is an effort. And there's no just winging it and not doing my hair one day. It makes me look awful to not do it. What I wouldn't give for some thick, perfect texture, lustrous hair. I'd prefer darker colored hair, but I'd settle for blonde.

I am grateful for some things:

I have always had fairly trouble free skin. It's dry and sensitive but it looks okay.
I have always tended to be thin or medium build. Not top or bottom heavy, just average so no complaints.

 

[soccerdad72]

6 pack abs

I do try and work out a fair amount, but I figure at my age, it's not likely anymore.

 

[BlueStarryHat]

Even in my teenage years when I was a size 8 I had a double chin. It's a family trait. I would like to not have that. Everything else can stay, including my silver hair and big butt.

 

[cabanafrau]

Long legs.

 

[Christine]

Even in my teenage years when I was a size 8 I had a double chin. It's a family trait. I would like to not have that. Everything else can stay, including my silver hair and big butt.

My daughter feels like she has the double chin. I guess we do carry weight in our face. It never overly bothered me, but she's really bothered by it, to the point that she might get some surgery for it. I don't notice it at all, but in today's perfect world, I guess she really wants a more chiseled look. Her wallet will stop her from doing it though!

 

[Christine]

Long legs.

Ha, I somewhat have those and they can be their own curse! Try finding a pair of regular pants in Kohl's that hit at the right length. The store is made for 5'5" and below.

 

[BrianL]

6 pack abs

I do try and work out a fair amount, but I figure at my age, it's not likely anymore.

Yeah, me too. Well, I would say just better muscle tone in general. I don't necessarily need the 6-pack, but I could use more definition in the chest and arms. I am thin, but not particularly strong. I would like a better all-around tone.

I mean, if it's a Genie wish, then I'm Chris Hemsworth, complete with "back abs!" - realistically that's not likely.

 

[cabanafrau]

Ha, I somewhat have those and they can be their own curse! Try finding a pair of regular pants in Kohl's that hit at the right length. The store is made for 5'5" and below.

Clothes definitely aren't made for those who are both short and have short legs as well either. IDK what's happened, but over the past five to seven years or so even petite lengths are frequently being made longer. I'd also look much better in plenty of styles if I had longer legs -- and it might distract a bit from every added millimeter the years bring to the back 40.

 

[Micca]

I never minded being a short guy until I got old. I guess my wish would be to be a little taller, maybe another 3-4 inches? I still wouldn't be "tall" but at least I'd clear the deli case at the grocery store so the workers would notice me. The only advantage to my height is on flights, and I don't worry about having to bump my head on something.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Smaller in the, uh...chest area (trust me those of you who are jealous - the attention is not worth the physical problems!)

 

[gmi3804]

6 pack abs

I tried getting six-pack abs once, but I read the instructions wrong and ended up with a keg!

 

[cabanafrau]

Smaller in the, uh...chest area (trust me those of you who are jealous - the attention is not worth the physical problems!)

My daughter feels your pain -- and she hates the attention to boot. She plans to pursue a reduction.

 

[disneychrista]

Smaller in the, uh...chest area (trust me those of you who are jealous - the attention is not worth the physical problems!)

This! Yes! As someone who developed early and was a D in 8th grade, I always hated it. I didn't want the attention, especially of adult men. Now I just wish clothes would fit me without looking like maternity tops because to fit my chest I have to buy a size larger than someone with a smaller/average chest would need.

 

[PollyannaMom]

...wish clothes would fit me without looking like maternity tops because to fit my chest I have to buy a size larger than someone with a smaller/average chest would need.

Yep, that too!

 

[Christine]

This! Yes! As someone who developed early and was a D in 8th grade, I always hated it. I didn't want the attention, especially of adult men. Now I just wish clothes would fit me without looking like maternity tops because to fit my chest I have to buy a size larger than someone with a smaller/average chest would need.

Yeah, for a hot minute in my teens I was bummed about my meager assets, but after I got a bit heavier, had kids, and they were more "average" I was glad not to have more than that. As someone who's up their in years, I'm really quite glad now. Still, I don't fill out a swimsuit well at all but I consider it an okay tradeoff.

 

[texaslover]

Flat stomach. No matter what weight I am I always have a Pooh belly. Not flabby, just round. I could probably diet down to the low 100 pounds and with a lot of working out make it happen but at 57 with a double knee replacement I'd love to snap my fingers . A close second is smaller chest - double D's are not inconspicuous or easy to dress lol.

 

[slo]

Thinner legs for me - I have always hated my legs and am very self conscious of them.

 

[fla4fun]

I have a medical condition that makes losing weight almost impossible. After fighting my weight my whole life, I would like to not have that condition so I could be a more socially acceptable size.

 

[tinkerbellandpeterpan]

I was overly well endowed in the chest area and am only 5' tall. But I did a reduction in my early 20s and it was the best decision of my life.

I have a scar on my stomach from when I had my kidney removed at 4 due to cancer. I probably could use a little liposuction in that area because of the way the scar bisects my abdomen but I'll take living over not having a scar any day of the week. It took until I met my husband that I felt confident enough to wear a bikini. Now I just don't care anymore. People make some comments and I just put them right in their place.

 

[FreckledOne]

To be taller. I am only 5‘6, but would love to be about 5‘9.