As I mindlessly scrolled through by newsfeed today and came across this paticular video, I was reminded that bathing suit season is upon us. Each September I make a promise to myself that “I will not go another summer feeling uncomfortable in my bathing suit, in shorts, in tank tops and that this is the year I will change my body so that I can effortlessly enjoy next summer’. And yet as each summer approaches, I beat myself up that my body is still not Baywatch-worthy. #FAIL
The beach is really my worst nightmare. I mean, of course I love the thought of it, but dread the necessary attire. I gaze in jealousy and admiration at that mom running around with her children. Although I really haven’t even noticed, she too doesn’t have the ‘perfect’ figure. And as I lay like a starfish- afraid to move, with a towel over my less than ‘perfect’ belly watching this beautiful mom, all I notice is the infectious laughter of her children, the smiles and the fun that surrounds them- not her body.
And of course I strive to be healthier, more active and confident in the body I have, no matter what size I am or become. But, in the mean time I will make a new promise to myself that “other’s opinions of me or my body are none of my business, so get in that damn water!”
Happy summer everyone!
xo
Rebecca
This made me tear up. As shallow as it is, this is one of my biggest struggles. I needed this encouragement today!
Thank you! All so true.
This is such a great post Rebecca. Self love is the hardest thing but we all need to love what we have. As long as we are healthy and can chase our kids we should count ourselves lucky! Everyone is beautiful in there own way. 🙂 Also I work with photoshop all the time. There is a reason celebrities look so good. They too have stretch marks and cellulite. Nobody is perfect and we will all see only our faults when others see beauty.
Great Piece!
Very important message. Not only is it important for us to be OK in our own skin, doing so is teaching our children to accept the way they look. I follow the body image movement, a women from Australia is on a mission to change this stigma. Check her out, she has made a documentary.
Sooooo true Rebecca!!! Another brilliant topic to write about!!
My mom taught every kid in the neighbourhood how to swim. Drove carloads to the beach. I have no idea what she looked like in a bathing suit. I doubt any of my friends did either. My grandkids beg me to go down the waterslide with them and howl laughing at the big splash we make. You Moms are all beautiful
Love this Rebecca!