I happen to naturally be a size XS. While adolescent girls praise my so-called "modelesque" stature, I can't help but roll my eyes. It's so heartbreaking to me that these little girls think that being underweight is the ultimate look and the only way for societal validation. This sort of outlook leads to eating disorders and absolutely frightening health outcomes.

I would like to reiterate what I mean by saying that I am "naturally" an XS — I am healthy and have no deficiencies nor do I have an eating disorder.

I eat at least three times a day and I am vegan. I used to be an athlete in high school, but that's as far as my athletic journey unfolded in terms of sports. I have also studied sports medicine, so I know that there is a lot that goes into a fully functioning healthy body.

Most of all, I have studied yoga practice and philosophy at my university. There is nothing more important than peace of mind, peace of body, and peace of heart. There is a lot we have to learn when it comes to body positivity and my journey in learning still hasn't ended. I honestly feel like I have such a long way to go and I'm going to tell you why!

Many of my friends and family are bodybuilders. Yes, there's so much more than "the model type." There's discipline, patience, dedication, and motivation we all have to master. The best part is, this is a never-ending journey and the possibilities are endless. There are martial arts and gymnastics — can you even imagine yourself doing spins and flips at rapid speed and feeling that exhilarating endorphin high?

It all starts with what we tell ourselves. Have you opened yourself to opportunities to see how far your body can move? Do not limit your body to simply be able to walk straight down as if that's the greatest accomplishment you could achieve in your life. Said out loud — it's just disturbing how marketing has played out the runway fashion industry.

I want to see what everyone can do. I want to see everyone healthy. I want to see everyone doing the most.