I think one of the best lessons I’ve learned in this pandemic is to appreciate and love my body. It’s working, it’s functioning and it allows me to do so much. I can walk, and even run freely whereas so many people only dream of this. How can I criticize that or the awesome God who made it!
I’ve held 3 babies in my stomach for 9 months each, they have all been born to be healthy, thriving boys. How dare I criticize that when it’s brought me these amazing blessings.
I move my body daily, even if it’s a 10 minute walk, I eat fruit and vegetables and cook as much as I can with my schedule. Why is that not enough for me?!
This is healthy.
I don’t condone eating potato chips and binge watching TV every single night, but weight loss isn’t everything. Taking care of my body is and I’m doing a good job at that, despite my jean size or a number on the scale.
I will not live a life obsessed over weighing myself and counting my calories at each meal.
I won’t do it and I don’t want to send that message to my kids. I won’t normalize what should not be normal.
I want to live a life where I appreciate this body and all it’s done for me for 37 years. Where I embrace the extra curves, and how it helps me through each day.
Where I encourage other women to love their selves a little more and focus on what really matters in this life… people, family, and so much more. I hope this encourages you to do the same because…
You are beautiful. You are amazing and You are worthy exactly how you are!
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This post originally appeared at onlygirl4boyz.com, published with permission.
