Sharing the Good and the Bad

It’s really important to me that I share the good stuff with you guys. The days I’m feeling like I can rule the world no matter what my body looks or feels like.

But yesterday, and from time to time I think it’s necessary to share the bad stuff. I’m a real human person, going through real things... and I do not have the answers or the magical solution so that we may all live free of our body insecurities (no matter what size you are). I wish I did. But all I can do is share my journey honestly.
So yeah, I had a couple of days where my clothes were fitting tighter than usual and I just felt really off. And blah.
So this morning I took my own advice from last week and 1., I looked at myself in the mirror, at each and every curve and roll and lumpy part. I did not speak against it, my goal here is to normalize my body for myself. Then, 2. I got dressed. I put on the pair of pants I knew would fit correctly and make me feel good and a top that is comfortable. I even threw on these shoes for an extra kick-ass effect. And then 3, I talked to myself like I would to anyone else feeling uncomfortable in their own skin. Things like “dang girl, you’re on fire... look at that booty” we’re definitely in the mix 😉!! And... it worked. I had a great day. 👏🏻 Self love, respect, and body acceptance start on the inside... but feeling good on the outside and wearing clothes that fit you well sure do help. You deserve to feel cute no matter what size you are - so quit hiding under your sweatpants (I mean at least one day a week - you know I love my loungewear 😂)!! I love y’all. Thank you for your kind words last night and remember that healing from chronic, lifelong dieting and body image issues is a process and we can’t give up. 🖤🖤🖤