It seems as if in college, our days become fixated on how healthy our body truly is. We are all talking about how much we workout, what we are eating, and how we are feeling. It is great to be in touch with your body, but sometimes this fixation becomes too much and invades on your life so much that it causes more harm than good. Here are some facts that remind us that staying healthy is good for us, but we should not dwell on it.
1. Health is not determined by body size.
You are the girl next door who can finish an entire pizza in one night on a weekly basis and still fit into your size 0 jeans. But, just because you can still fit in those jeans, does not mean that you are healthy. As well, there are curvier girls who are extremely healthy and extremely thin girls who are very unhealthy. Health is not about a size, shape, or number on a tag. These details of information vary actually. What actually matters is how you feel in your skin and your clothes. As long as you think that you are looking good, that is all that matters. Other opinions are irrelevant.
2. No one cares about how your body looks as much as you do.
People are not visually searching out your imperfections. No one looks at your imperfections but you. Once you complain about it, then people will notice. But, until then people will not have a clue about your insecurities.
3. Sleep!
Those nights where you stay up until 3 a.m. with your best friend talking about everything from heartbreaks to the latest fashion trends are great, but so is some sleep. When you get a great night sleep, your skin radiates; your smile gets a little bit bigger and your eyes being to twinkle. So, maybe follow in Beyonce's footsteps and get some sleep so you can say, "I woke up like this!" Then, you will be flawless!
4. When you feel good, you look good.
When you are happy, you look hot! Every single person wants to know why you are smiling! "What is that girl's secret?" "How can radiate the same way that she does?" Everyone will be jealous of your happiness. So, be happy! Beauty is just a side effect.
5. We all have things we want to change. Just stop!
Even some of the most famous celebrities have something that they want to change about themselves. For instance, Chrissy Teigen Instagrammed her stretch marks earlier this year. Celebs have "flaws" just like we do! Our bodies are always changing, growing, and getting older. You should not aspire to look like a 16-year-old when you are 20. Embrace those ups and downs and those changes and growths. We all have things we want to change, but, hey, move on sister!
6. If a guys doesn't like some part of your body, you don't need to change HE does!
You might be head over heals for him and he might give you butterflies. However, anyone who makes you feel poor about your body is not worth it and does not deserve a spot in your life! There is a pretty good chance that they're unhappy with their own body. Happy people don't strive to make other people feel bad. Someday, there will be a guy who will walk into your life and thinks that all of your "problem areas" are the cutest things on this planet! Love someone who loves all of you! John Legend will come; don't worry!
7. Trust your body!
Learn to feel the difference between the feeling you get after a long, hard workout and the pain you feel when twisting your body wrong. When you know the difference, you will be saving yourself from several doctor visits. Then, you will know when to push yourself harder in the gym and when to quit.
8. Water!
Forty-five to 60 percent of the adult female body is made of water. Water makes a substantial difference in how you feel. Water allows your organs to function, regulate body temperature, aids in digestion, and helps our muscles contract and relax. Go drink some water!
9. You can't a lot of gain weight overnight.
Eat that ice cream tub late on Saturday night with the girls, but don't eat it every night. Or, eat that ice cream all weekend, but just eat healthy during the week. But, if you notice that your body gains three pounds overnight, know that it is most likely water weight. Don't fret!
10. "Thin-spirations."
OK, so basically this concept makes you jealous of another woman's body. However, this girl that you are supposedly jealous of could possibly be jealous of you! Perhaps, you are a part of the big boobs group and secretly wish for smaller ones. Just as someone who has smaller breasts, she most likely is jealous of those with bigger ones. So, flaunt what you have got! If you look too much into this Fitspo thing, it can actually harm your life and be an endless cycle of depression and excitement. So, here is the trick to not have these consume your life: Stop comparing yourself to others!
