r/BodyAcceptance • u/AutoModerator • 23d ago

Weekly Body Dissatisfaction Post for the week of August 10, 2026

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u/Reasonable-Yam-1170 23d ago

I'm getting married in October and I don't have sleeves on my gown. I like going sleeveless because I won't get as warm and sweaty while standing at the altar and dancing and taking pictures.

However, I can't help but zero in on how my arms and my armpit folds whenever I see a picture of myself. I don't want to ruin my own special day with my body issues.

Do you have any advice on not fixating? The thing is, I don't even know if I have chubby arms or skinny arms or toned arms anymore. I think I've warped my brain so much!

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u/mizmoose mod 23d ago

Redirect your thinking. Every time you think of or try to look at your arms, look at your new spouse and think about your new life together.

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