FREEDOM is truly found when you realize that what your body looks like does not equal your level of health, success, productivity, beauty, sexiness, happiness, your mental health status, or who you are.
Read. It. Again.
We 👏🏻 Are 👏🏻 So 👏🏻 Much 👏🏻 More 👏🏻 I love this photo because it was taken on a day where I truly felt that feeling of freedom.
trigger warning: eating disorders/body dysmorphia/excessive exercise 👉🏼 Several times in my life I have embarked on a “lifestyle change” with the hopes of finally feeling worthy. Each of those times, I’d get more and more addicted to the control I had, so where exercise should have been done for joy, and eating done for nutrition and enjoyment... instead everything was done from a place of hate, disgust, and punishment.
There were times I would exercise 3 hours a day. I’d only eat protein shakes for most of my meals and I’d log EVERYTHING. I’d weigh morning and night, measure every body part daily and keep the measurements at my bedside in a notebook.
First Up: I tried to style as much as I could in-store. However, When I got to Loft, their plus selection was severely lacking. Here is what I could manage:
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With so many new brands extending their sizes, it can be overwhelming to shop for denim. I decided to try on 12 pairs of denim, at different price points, that are currently available. Warning: don’t try this at home. Who knew changing out of and into 12 different pairs of pants could make you work up such a sweat?
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Today I styled this shirt three different ways! In this post you’ll find size info and shopping links. I LOVE everything I tried on! Makes me want a business jobby job… Ha!
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I remember being a young girl, dreaming about what it would be like to get a Valentine from a boy. Most years, even though I probably seemed okay on the outside, it was really disappointing on the inside to not get anything from a boy. Now that I have two girls of my own, I guess that’s why I struggle with this “holiday” because yes, on one hand it’s fun to celebrate and I’m always down for a party... but on the other hand, I don’t want my kids to grow up thinking their worth will come from another person who thinks they’re pretty or wants to be with them. I want them to know it’s okay to be your own Valentine. 💕
Today I teamed up with Rebecca from Mommy in Heels to style Doc Martens 3 different ways! Make sure you check out her style session as well!
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Whether you’re looking for something to wear for Valentine’s Day, or just a casual date night look…or for any occasion for that matter, here are three simple and easy to put together looks. Most of these items are on major sale. See below for shopping links and sizing info.
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I LOVE having depression and anxiety - says no one ever.
It’s taken me a really long time to realize that I even had anxiety & depression, and I truly feel that part of that is due to the stigma around mental health.
The other day E asked me who my best friend was, and I said “your daddy!” - she wasn’t happy with my answer, whoops 😂😂😂❄️ We’re parents now, but we’re still the same people we were 10 years ago.
So here’s the deal: I’m not sure why this is something no one talks about, but I can’t be the only one who feels this way.
Tried on some cute new pieces that I ordered recently to try on for you… A lot of them offer 2 day shipping if you’re looking for something to wear for Valentine’s Day or President’s Day Weekend. See the looks below along with size info!
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Yooooo, that feeling when you realize your body is exactly what you wished it wouldn’t be years ago. //content warning\\ (language relating to body dys, eating disorders, orthorexia)
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I’ve always been in a rush since my early 20’s. Being productive has always been something I thrive off of. For years I’ve had people tell me I “deserve” self care, which has always been extremely hard for me to even know what that means. In my mind, when I would hear that, I’d go “nah, I’m good. Why would I waste three hours on me? That’s not productive!” Doing therapy with an intuitive eating specialist along with regular therapy has gotten me here. This week it clicked.
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TOP | HAT | EARRINGS | JEANS | SHOES
Whether you’re local or just visiting, I get asked this question a lot: Where do I go shopping in Atlanta if I am above a size 14?! Below I’ve rounded up the best places to shop in the area. I’ve also listed several brands that I love that unfortunately do not sell in store, but are worth looking around online.
Shopping, especially as a woman above a size 14, can be extremely frustrating. I’m sharing a few of my tips on how to make your shopping experience a little more enjoyable, and hopefully fall back in love with dressing yourself!
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Snapped this a few weekends ago. We’re a mess. But these are my people. 🖤
Last year I started stepping away from conversations surrounding anything other than compassion and love for others. I decided that I don’t have the time or energy to spend on people who wouldn’t do the same for me. But this has been my whole life... searching for...
I’ve always loved clothing. I can remember my favorite outfits from elementary school. I struggled in middle school to love anything I wore because of my changing body, but in high school I started really just wearing what I wanted. I took risks and dressed differently than anyone I knew, but I was always forced to hold myself back to a certain extent because of my size. I’d go thrifting and vintage shopping and scour the stores for something that would fit me. Finally, in college... I kind of gave up and just started wearing clothes that had I had no connection with. Blah.
Ya’ girl got a shower 😅👏🏻!!! (Guys, I promise showers happen around here but then past few days have been ROUGH ... more in stories). @beyondyoga sent me these leggings and top to try since they carry 1X-3X now and they are legitimately the comfiest ever!!
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This is my first style session of 2020, and I hope it inspires you to JUST PUT ON THE JEANS. I never used to wear jeans… dresses and skirts were my go-to because I didn’t feel comfortable in jeans. But this year I’ve realized how much I wear them now. This is the first of many denim stylings I’m sure.
Watch the IGTV session here (a quick video with music) on my Instagram. Below are the size details and links for everything:
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