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ARMS // #bodylovejourney

๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ ARMS came out to play today ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป Iโ€™ve talked about my legs and stomach as being insecure areas but my ARMS are the body insecurity Iโ€™ve let rule my life. A few examples ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ My entire 9th grade homecoming dance I was so self conscious about my arms and the stretch marks on them. I let this take over me and would barely talk to anyone. ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Before my wedding, I obsessively worked out my arms because I was terrified Iโ€™d look back on my wedding photos and hate them if they looked fat. Like, even brought my arm weights in the car obsessive.
๐Ÿ‘‰๐ŸผGuess what.
When I got my wedding photos back, I cried. I thought my arms looked awful. I couldnโ€™t believe it. Looking back, I have no idea what I was thinking. Just goes to show where my head was at. ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ NOW... I look at this photo and I see a strong, kick ass mama who doesnโ€™t obsess over these things anymore. Guys, I really am just now coming to realize all of the body dysmorphia and image issues Iโ€™ve had my entire life. Has anyone else experienced this? I would love to hear your story, encouragement, & support below ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ Thanks for letting this be a space where we can talk openly about this stuff. I love you all and Iโ€™m glad weโ€™re on this journey together! I am pledging to show #MOREOFME this year, starting with my arms. #bodylovejourney