You told us: in October, we asked you to share what you love most about your body. Here's what some of you told us

* I love my abs. They're well-defined, and I'm not at all embarrassed to wear a bikini. It shows that working out faithfully pays off!

--Sharon Jones, Big Spring, Texas

* I love my mind, because it reminds me to eat at least five vegetables and fruits each day and gets me to the gym to lift weights when I am tired.

--Joanne Picard, Pasadena, Calif.

* I love my legs. As an active senior lady (65 years old), my legs get lots of exercise. I'm a tap dancer and I was on a drill team for seven years.

--Gayle Salter, Surprise, Ariz.

* The thing I like most about my body is how it responds to good nutrition and exercise programs. As a result, I'm in good health and feel strong--both physically and mentally.

--Maureen Corbin, Great Neck, N.Y.

* I love my collarbones. I was overweight most of my adult life, and I have managed to lose over 100 pounds. I remember looking into the bathroom mirror one day and being shocked to see that I actually had collarbones. Since that day, I've relished them!

--Amy Sandy, Cusseta, Ga.

* What I love best about my body is being tall. At 5-foot-9 I can stand in a crowded room and see over heads. And it's easy to reach the top shelf!

--Kelly Bergner, Maiden Rock, Wis.

* I love my feet! I grew up being teased about my toes, which appear to be webbed. I hated my feet and consulted my doctor about removing the extra skin. He pointed out that what's different about a person is beautiful. I've since embraced my toes.

--Nina Eirhart, Terre Haute, Ind.

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