REALITY CHECK: have you ever truly loved your body? I sure haven't.
I've been thinking about this a lot (uh-oh). I'll look through old cheer pictures and see my body as trim, fit and beautiful; but, if you had asked me at the time, I would have told you I was a hideous wide-load. Harsh, right?
Let's get real...I've never seen my body as beautiful, not even once. I've never looked in the mirror and been proud of the skin I am in. That is a serious problem.
I've grown so bitter towards my body that I fear dressing rooms, binge eat food, and even avoid social situations (which is so not my personality). As my body expands so does my excuses, fears, and disappointments.
LET'S CHANGE: I was scrolling through my Instagram feed comparing myself to all of the perfect people's lives when I found this plus size fashion blogger...boy was I inspired. She was beautiful in every sense of the word.
She dressed in all the latest fashion trends (which I had convinced myself was impossible if you are larger than a size 12). So, I'm thinking that maybe for me ... health and fitness will be a result of loving my body because loving my body has not been a result of health and fitness.
Starting today, I am making myself a promise to love my body just the way it is...right now...at this weight...wearing this size.
So, if I want to wear fashion-forward geo print leggings then dang it I WILL!
Size 2 or size 200, lets be brave and love our bodies exactly how they are.
Will you join me in this challenge? Comment below with all your thoughts on body image.
Lots of Love,
Kate
All beautiful you are, my darling; there is no flaw in you.
-- Song of Solomon 4:7
