This is a great post! I agree wholeheartedly about not letting other people affect you. I have always had the mindset that "if you dont like me, dont look at me" but my internal struggle is a whole other story. I related to the beginning of this post. I am not comfortable in my clothes right now, which is why I am restarting my health and fitness journey. I would be fine with my size if it was the size it is because it was healthy, unfortunately, my body is not healthy, so I am making the changes I need to :D I dont care about dimples and cellulite and I am even coming to terms with my stretch marks from being pregnant, all those things are just skin deep (so to speak) its the fat and flab that really makes me uncomfortable in my own skin. Following you because you seem to put a positive spin on things we as humans struggle with :D
Awww, thank you @inkdncurvy! I'm so glad you feel that way about my writing :) I know exactly the struggle you're going through, because I'm living it everyday. Even when I tell my readers that they shouldn't let it bother them, it bothers me so much when I see parts of me jiggle, or not look as "perfect" as they're supposed to. But I'm getting just a little stronger everyday. :) As for your stretch marks, you're a goddamn tigress who earned her stripes! Wear them with pride, I say <3
I try to wear them with pride. I value what they symbolize and maybe, when I am comfortable with my weight, they wont bother me at all but right now, everything adds up to why I feel so damn uncomfortable in my own skin. Its a climb, thats for sure, but Im getting after it and feeling good about it :D
More power to you! <3