How can you love yourself when you are imperfect beyond what is socially acceptable?

Everyone is imperfect, but some people are more imperfect than others. I think to when I was 16 year old and I was fat, damaged, unintelligent, unhealthy, sick, hopeless, and suicidal. I'm now 19 and I've fixed most of these things lost weight, getting a college education, and try hard everyday to be happy. I didn't love myself at the time and people always tell you to love yourself. Now, that I've changed most of the negative aspects I'm starting to love myself. But, are you supposed to love yourself even before you make positive changes? If so how?

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