Your Body Is Not Wrong, Society Is
April 24, 2019
Do Not Shrink Yourself
You’ve probably heard it before, but you should never shrink yourself for the comfort of someone else.
However, as women become more confident in their own skin, the topic of what is considered to be “too much” is prevalent now more than ever.
Being "Too Much" For Society
As a personal trainer and wellness coach, I preach self-love daily. I preach self-empowerment. I have learned to accept my body at ALL stages, regardless of what those stages look like.
However, while comparing my own progress pictures recently, I was hesitant to share my current physique on social media because it was “too much.”
Compared to my “before” picture, my current physique is actually more covered. I’m confident. I’m proud of my hard work.
The problem is not so much HOW much skin is showing, rather it is how society views different body types today.
I’ve gone from a fairly lean figure to one with curves. My body draws more attention than it used.
Is one body better than the other? Absolutely not. Is one considered to be more attention grabbing than the other? Unfortunately, yes.
The "Ideal Woman"
Society’s view on the ‘ideal woman’ is forever changing and the craziest part is, it is often unachievable.
However, it is that “ideal image” that has the rest of us thinking we’re wrong, that we’re not enough or that we’re "too much".
Women, I am here to tell you that what is deemed “too little” or “too much” by society has absolutely nothing to do with you.
And the easiest way to combat those societal opinions is to love the heck out of yourself.
Confident Women, Do Not Sit Down
Self-love is very much an internal process, however speaking to it is empowering and at this day in age, almost necessary. We SHOULD preach self-love. We SHOULD own it and share it.
We SHOULD be proud of ourselves at every stage because each of those stages serves a purpose.
Confident women, do not shrink yourselves. Do not sit down. Your body is not wrong, society is.