body talk

Lets talk about something that no one likes to talk about; our bodies. Earlier this year I was featured on healthyisthenewskinny.com to discuss how the media affects our perception of our body. It was freeing to openly talk about one of my biggest insecurities, and the response from people I didn’t even know was amazing. But I still feel like talking about our bodies is taboo, almost crazy, and that simply shouldn’t be how it is.

 I know I have come a long way from the insecure middle school girl who literally allowed people to walk all of her because she felt like being ignored was better than being made fun of. I’m not that person any more, but I still fight off thoughts of not being good enough everyday. When you look different than the ideal ( I’d love to have a body of an Olympic volleyball player but honestly this ass isn’t going anywhere) knowing your self worth is something that you have to remind yourself of everyday.  Because of my past I built walls that are truly hard to break down, but I’m working on it, and that’s more important than anything.

As a twenty-something woman who is finally comfortable in my own skin I want to make it a priority to help others see the beauty within themselves. So the next time you feel like your hips are too big, or your boobs are too small or that your skin isn’t perfect, know that you are beautiful, unique and cared for. Know that I am in your corner, cheering you on. Know that you are good enough.

xx