Hey there, diary! Today I just want to talk about something that's been on my mind a lot lately - body positivity. As someone with a thick, curvy body, I've definitely had my fair share of struggles when it comes to loving and accepting myself. But you know what? I'm tired of feeling insecure and down on myself all the time.
I've come to realize that my body is beautiful just the way it is. Sure, maybe I don't fit into society's narrow standards of beauty, but who cares? Why should I have to conform to some unrealistic ideal when I can just embrace and celebrate my own unique shape instead?
It hasn't always been easy getting here though. Growing up, I was constantly bombarded with images in magazines and on TV telling me what the "perfect" body looked like - slim waist, flat stomach, long legs...you get the picture. And let me tell you - trying to live up to those impossible standards only left me feeling miserable and defeated.
But as I've gotten older (and wiser), I've started surrounding myself with more positive influences who remind me that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. Whether it's through social media accounts promoting self-love or conversations with friends who uplift rather than tear down, these little reminders have helped shift my perspective in a big way.
Nowadays, whenever negative thoughts creep into my mind about not being thin enough or toned enough or whatever enough...I shut them down immediately. Because at the end of the day, what truly matters is how we feel about ourselves from within - not how closely we resemble some unattainable standard set by others.
So here's to celebrating our bodies exactly as they are – flaws and imperfections included! Let's rock those curves proudly and show the world that real beauty knows no size limits.
Love, Cordelia