This picture started a debate on a friends Facebook page. The story behind it is amazing but I only posted the picture here because the debate started by someone only seeing the picture and refusing to read the story behind it. Yes she is naked, yes she is not a size 2, yes she has s few rolls. But she has amazing beauty, awesome confidence, and it truly is a beautiful picture.
In this weight loss journey I am taking I am learning a lot about myself. One of things I have learned is I have a lot of people who love me at any size but are really happy I am making these changes to make myself a healthier person. I have learned I actually enjoy exercising when I realized all the things that are considered exercise. I also have learned I am a strong, determined person who will do whatever it takes to be around for my daughter on her 18th birthday and longer. I also have found my confidence.
Now certain members of society do not see above picture as beautiful, fail to see the confidence this woman exudes. They also fail to see that while women are striving to lose weight some are quite comfortable with who they are. I am quite comfortable in my own skin, but know that I will be HEALTHIER at a smaller size. I am beautiful the way I am because I have found the confidence I used to lack. I also know while I am pretty at this size I am gonna be hot at a size 8/10 which is where I should be at the end of my journey. As I have lost weight I have lost inches and the fun part is finding my waist/bust line again. I am also finding my voice again. I find it is easier to hit and hold notes when I am not struggling to breathe.
I know I have touched on how much society sucks for fat people who just can never catch a break. Either we are wrong for going to gym or wrong for going to MacDonalds. I do both, the gym more then MacDonalds, but I still go. It is time for the BIG GIRLS of the WORLD to unite. We are going break through the stereotypes one at a time. And this picture is one small victory for all of us. She is an inspiration and the true definition of confidence. I for one applaud her because as confident as I am.....I am not this confident. Give me a few more months and a few more inches and pounds gone maybe, but we will see.
In closing I leave you with this thought...
