It’s been a little too long since my last post, almost 2 months it seems unreal. Time flies when you’re having fun?! Ah, I’ve just been in a little bit of a rut, with a little bit of work travel.
Recently I have noticed the focus of myself not being happy with my looks and body. Crazy thing is, that in so many conversations with other ladies it’s not uncommon to say something negative about our looks. What is wrong with us?! We are all so beautiful, but nevertheless pick ourselves a part. It’s such a vice of mine. I find myself poking fun about my insecurities, thinking if I recognize my flaws and beat others to the punch, well then, they can’t judge?! Such a weird thing, but I do it!
What I don’t like about myself I can affect for the most part. I can get off my butt and exercise or eat differently. I often fall in this vicious cycle and must pick myself back up and usually have to ‘re-motivate’ myself. Regardless this really isn’t what I’m thinking as I write this. I’m thinking more about embracing your body and individuality.
I saw a meme; ‘Girls used to spend all day playing barbie, now they spend all day trying to look like one.’
Say what?! Could it be true?! The thing is, that I’m not only that is so defiant about my body. I’m uncomfortable in my body. We remind ourselves often in conversations about they things we hate about our bodies:
‘Ugh, my double chin…’
‘My arms just flap…’
‘I wish I had a butt’ ... I responded ‘you can have some of mine’
‘My legs…’
‘Oh no retake that pic…’
‘Take the pic differently I look fat… That’s not my good side’
‘These veins in my legs...’
‘These wrinkles’
The list goes on… Interesting we never focus on the things we love about our bodies. We are so damn critical. I’m not downplaying the fact we can make change. But there are somethings we need to embrace! At the end of the day, do the best to make healthy choices. But lay off the better angle of pictures. Be human and be kind to people, your beauty will shine.
I was thinking of the last time I was traveling with one of my girlfriends; we had our legs propped up awaiting our delayed flight. I kid you not both her legs equaled one of mine. YES, ‘My legs’ are a killer to my self-esteem. ‘Jess tell me’ what do you struggle with? Girl (or boy), you aren’t alone! To be continued on these sexy legs of mine, I have a story for ya!
Be Authentic ... Be you
There is beauty within us all
Find yours ... I’m working on mine
Google ‘Why its Impossible to look like Barbie’ 😊
