Accept Yourself...Accept Others

Acceptance. One of the hardest things that I've tried and tried to overcome. We live in a society that forces individuals to focus on their body image.

"You're not thin enough."
"Get a beach bod in just 10 days!"
"Loose 10 pounds in three days"
"Compare yourself to this celebrity"

On a daily basis, for a long time, I've told myself I'm not good enough, and that I'll never look like what I want.

WELL THAT'S CHANGING!!!!

I've come to the slow realization that I am beautiful and that I need to accept myself or else I'm just going to wear myself down. I worked long and hard to get where I am. I work out at least five times a week and I am religious about documenting what I eat. It's a little bit of a compulsion, but it helped me get healthy!

After a over a year of that, I'm accepting that there is no "ideal weight." Each time I hit what I think it is, I say "5 more pounds." Well enough is enough. I accept myself for the beautiful, strong woman I am, and I hope that you can all do the same. Accept yourself, because it's the best thing you can do for YOU! After all, you are what matters.

Sending warm, happy thoughts your way!