Fat or Foe?

How often do you look at yourself in the mirror?  Do you like what you see? 

Sadly most women don't. They have this unrealistic image in their heads (thanks a lot society), and if they don't come close to that they have a bad self image. I hate that. No seriously. I freaking hate it. Could we all stand to lose a few pounds to be healthier? I know I could ha ha. I'm in the here and now though, and although I'm no size 2 (a 24/26 to be exact) I still love my body and myself. Question: Do you think it's possible to look past the stereotypes of "sexiness" and "attractiveness" and see people for who they really are, and STILL find them beautiful?

I'm typing this as I set here in silence (everyone is asleep but me) except for The Walking Dead playing in the background.  I've always wanted to help girls with their self esteem.  Trust me, growing up chunky wasn't easy, but I overcame the idiots who tried to make me hate my body and myself.  As a mother I want my kids to treat others with respect, and I always tell them it doesn't matter what people look like on the outside (more mother's should teach their children this).  Bullying starts so young it seems.  As a kid I endured my unfair share of ridicule, and there were times I came home crying, but my mom always helped me through it.  She taught me to be beautiful to the world we have to love ourselves first, and she was right.  I love me.  Do I have days where I have nothing to wear, because it all looks like crap?  Um yeah hello I'm a girl!  My husband would definitely disagree on the "nothing to wear" thing lol.  At the end of the day though I'm happy with me and who I am and who I'm teaching my children to be: confident, self sufficient, non judgemental people.

Maybe you have some body image issues?  It's not easy to over come that, and to be honest I'm no expert.  I just know that for the people out there who aren't willing to except you for who you are- they have no place in your life.  The ones who love you for you are mean more than the moon.  I suppose I would say to surround yourself with these good people and maybe take a trip to the mall...or two he he ;)