What Makes A Body Beautiful?

Hand’s Up if you have that thing or area you hate on your body? And hand’s up if it’s usually this little seed of self doubt or self loathing that was placed in our minds about how we look that prevents us from doing things? Whether it’s as small as trying to wear something different or apply for that new job or go out on that date, body confidence or lack there of can affect our lives more than we know…

So today I’m off to shoot my collab with Swimco for this summer! The last few months leading up to the shoot have been filled with inspiration, introspection and reflection for me as I prepare both mentally and physically for a photo shoot half naked. Trust me- such a different feeling from one where you get to wear clothes of any sort. Yes my scar is still very visible, yes my stomach has a pouch I can’t get rid of and yes I have cellulite! BUT- the benefits and exercise including healthy eating I’ve employed have been beating back any of that negative talk that creeps into my head.

I have not used a scale- not even once to see what my weight was initially- I still have no clue what I weigh. I haven’t tried to employee any crazy restrictions or diet. I’ve definitely employed moderation, minimized my alcohol consumption with a cheat day once a week. I’ve also tried to drink more water and go to bed earlier to get more sleep. The main thread in my method has been consistency, and it’s paid off. In the background, I’ve had probably the most stressful last few months of my life and yet I feel amazing, I feel rested, grounded and strong. And even though others may not recognize the small changes, it’s the mental shift and the confidence that I’ve gotten out of this and liking my body again that has made all the difference and really it’s all that matters. Because what makes a body beautiful isn’t how it looks, but how it lives. It’s about the life it lets you lead. I think like most women, I just forgot that for a little while. So, if you guys are interested in following along on our shoot, check out my Instagram and Instagram Stories, I’ll be keeping you guys updated!!