I think I've missed the last two of Rachele's I Am Proud of My Size Link Up. However, I want to attempt and to continue participating because comparing where I am today with my body acceptance journey to the way it was at my first link up, I'd have to say I've come a long way baby. It's been a self-struggling and emotional journey but I can really say I am happy.
I have always been one not to follow trends or care about what other people think about me or what I wear or even how I look, so imagine now that I, myself, can accept and love my body as a whole. I am now comfortable wearing a shirt or blouse that bare my arms. I am really amazed at myself. I mean there was no way in hell that you would find me wearing anything that bared my arms out in the open. I hated my arms! And my thighs, well there was no way I'd be caught in tight jeans that defined the curves of my thighs. I would die!
Today I'm loving my thighs and wearing jeans. Today my arms are the same but I love them just as they are. I sometimes look at myself in the mirror and say "You sho nuff is one fine looking woman!". Then I stretch out my arms wide to the side and start flapping my wings like a butterfly and start laughing! A good laugh! A laugh of happiness! A laugh of self-love and acceptance. A laugh of "I sho nuff iah" proud of my size!
I have always been one not to follow trends or care about what other people think about me or what I wear or even how I look, so imagine now that I, myself, can accept and love my body as a whole. I am now comfortable wearing a shirt or blouse that bare my arms. I am really amazed at myself. I mean there was no way in hell that you would find me wearing anything that bared my arms out in the open. I hated my arms! And my thighs, well there was no way I'd be caught in tight jeans that defined the curves of my thighs. I would die!
Today I'm loving my thighs and wearing jeans. Today my arms are the same but I love them just as they are. I sometimes look at myself in the mirror and say "You sho nuff is one fine looking woman!". Then I stretch out my arms wide to the side and start flapping my wings like a butterfly and start laughing! A good laugh! A laugh of happiness! A laugh of self-love and acceptance. A laugh of "I sho nuff iah" proud of my size!
I am even accepting my double chin. I mean just because I have one, does that mean I should not use my facial expressions!? I don't think so. Not anymore. I will express what ever it is that I feel. "Oooh, look at that, it's my man Chris Hemsworth and Channing Tatum and Dwayne Johnson a/k/a The Rock calling me all at the same time!" What to do? What to do? Gotta go ladies ;)
How about you? Where are you at with your body acceptance journey?
Tootles!
Thanks for being so open and sharing!! I love your confidence - it's the #1 accessory no matter your outfit!! And your peace sign glasses are pretty rad too :)
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Hola Nikki! Thanks for stopping by! Yes, my confidence is my best outfit! :)
Delete: ) I love your posts and your personality. I wish I could be as free as you are. I wanted to let you know I nominated you for THE VERSATILE BLOGGER award. I see you have one already, so now you will have two.
ReplyDeleteHola Amy! Thank you for the kind words, I really appreciate YOU and your nomination. I will proudly display the award on my sidebar :)
DeleteThis is incredible and a lot of people can take a page from this book!! I totally am lovin me at the me I am now. I embrace where I am at the moment and that's what matters. Confidence is a BEAUTIFUL thing. Keep up the awesome work..
ReplyDeleteHola! Thanks for stopping by and for the encouraging words. I took a peek over at yours and loved it! I am happy you too are embracing who you are! :)
DeleteThose pictures are definitely kick-ass for lack of a better phrase;)
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