My body is not for others to judge. My body does not determine my worth. I can be both content and working on myself at the same time. Women of all sizes can have insecurities about their bodies. My soft stomach is not something I need to hide. Skinny doesn’t equal healthy. Loving women with different bodies then my own doesn’t mean I have to hate my body. Real women have curves and don’t. Have big boobs, small boobs, no…
The holiday season is in full swing, which means lots of get togethers, dinners out, late night cocktails, eggnog, cookies, gingerbread, and all the other goodies that come with the season. I am here to interrupt your regular scheduled holiday fun to remind you that it is absolutely ok to indulge a little (or a lot) and not hate yourself for it. Health is very important. I’m a big believer in nourishing my body with whole, healthy foods, and everything…
Something has clicked for me in this past year. A lightbulb went off, an a-ha moment, an awakening; call it whatever you like, but a shift has taken place. I’m embracing who I am more then I ever have before. I’m ok with my size 14 frame, but still continue to work on improvements to my diet and fitness. I’m content with being a stay at home mom while still dreaming and setting goals. I adore our home, but continue…
One of my biggest blogging fears of diving into the arena of self love, body advocacy, and body diversity has been opening myself up to hateful people. I have been lucky so far, but so many of the women I follow and admire, have come under attack again and again. Plus, there are the things I have had said to me over the years outside of the blogging realm. I’ve always thought if people are bold enough to be…
