Ephiphany

Today, I came to a realization: I’m a big girl… And I’m okay with that.

I’ve struggled with my weight for years. Growing up, I was an athlete who could never seem to lose the pudge. Now, I am a simple college student, living my life, loving my friends and family, working through what I have and what I want, and with a lot to say.

I used to think what I want should include a certain number on my bathroom scale or a size from the mall. It used to include a cellulite-free lower body, a double-free chin, and a bikini-worthy abdomen.

These things are silly. Sure, they could be great goals and confidence-boosters. But in the grand scheme of life, shouldn’t the things that matter be your health, your relationships, stimulating your mind, body and soul?

This blog is my new project. I’m learning to be happy with who I am, and encourage everybody, from a size 0 to a size 20, to be happy and accepting of who they are on the inside. Health and radiance should be self-created and nurtured, because when it all boils down to it, you are your own constant, best friend, always there. So it’s time to love and to take care of yourself.