My Journey to Body Positivity
Do I like my body? YES.
Do I wish I could change some things about me? Sometimes.
Do I need to be perfect? No.
It took me years to HONESTLY answer these questions. I grew up wanting to be thinner, sexier and more attractive. I had a boyfriend who loved me, I had a body that led me to compete competitively in several sports. I faced every physical challenge with a hard-work-and-determination attitude. The only challenge I couldn’t face was the narrative I told myself when I was looking in the mirror. I was doing everything I could to make sure my body was appealing to others when in turn, I was failing my own body.
I didn’t listen to what I needed. I didn’t listen to my own body cues. I would wait way too long to eat, I would run and compete without properly fueling my body. I wasn’t mindful of providing my body with the correct nutrients it needed. My body became weak even though I was working out. Sounds crazy right? I thought I had it figured out - I thought I could feel good about myself if I changed the way I looked.
While it took me 14 years to figure it out, I came to realize that body positivity isn’t just about your body - it’s about your self image, self compassion and self love. No matter what I did to my body, I would never feel beautiful until I healed from with in. I’ll admit, I still slip up. I still have those automatic thoughts that I am not good enough, that I’m not pretty enough, thin enough or perfect enough. But I know how to fight them. I have the tools to ensure that they don’t control me anymore. I still workout. I still run. I still eat (including the chocolate covered almonds on my desk). But I now know that true body acceptance starts from with in. I know now have the knowledge to care for myself ,to know what I need, both mentally, and physically.
If you ever thought, I am not strong enough, thin enough, good enough. Let me tell you, you are enough! You are fantastic! If you ever think that you need to look a certain way or would be happier if you did look a certain way, you will always be chasing that happiness. Connect with me for a free consultation where we can talk about teaching you the tools to be able to be able to embrace yourself.
