tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971640110041428662.post3326226593321970142..comments2023-07-15T06:54:43.075-04:00Comments on What a Beautiful Wreck...: "It doesn't have anything to do with how the world perceives you. What matters is what you see." - Gabourey SidibeWhat A Beautiful Wreckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00189776020923804126noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971640110041428662.post-59442565313629529222016-02-14T19:27:30.771-05:002016-02-14T19:27:30.771-05:00Oh Aja, I feel your pain through this post. I hav...Oh Aja, I feel your pain through this post. I have been in a place of self hatred, hating my body, comparing myself to those more fit and younger than I and I have come to realize it is doing me no good. I really had to try hard and practice every day to learn to love and appreciate my body.....when I thought my thighs were too big, I would thank them for all they do for me in a day and to be able to squat 250#. When I thought my midsection wasn't as flat as I hoped, I thanked it for birthing 2 large babies and gaining/losing lots of weight over the years. When I thought my arms looked fat, I would thank them for being able to bench more than my bodyweight. It may sound dumb, but saying those things daily helped. There are still days I wish I was as fast or agile as others I see in the gym, but I have to accept me for me right now. Learning to love yourself right now as you are right in this moment is hard- we want to be better/fitter/faster/leaner......You are doing a great job and are strong as hell and you should be proud of that. You are working hard every day and putting yourself out there and you should be proud of that. You are inspiring people every day (which you may or may not know) and you should be proud of that. Keep on going, you can do this.cpratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10030122851847690845noreply@blogger.com