I saw an article on the home page of Odyssey titled, " Don't Eat Like Sh*t And 8 Other Ways To Get A Perfect Summer Bod Like Mine," When I read this article, I felt sick to my stomach. It implies that fat women don't deserve to feel beautiful or enjoy summer. In my opinion, this is simply ridiculous. As a fat woman, I have just as much of a right to enjoy the beautiful weather and I will!
Here are some foolproof ways to get the perfect summer bod:
1. Find ways to become confident.
It's not easy, but it's worth it. There are many tips online, that range from looking at yourself in the mirror and saying kind things to re-defining yourself as someone who is worthy because of who they are, rather than what they look like. Women are known for struggling with their body image (although men struggle with it too), but it shouldn't be that way. If you can eventually feel comfortable in your own skin, you just might inspire another person to feel confident in theirs.
2. Find summer clothes that make you feel comfortable and cute.
Clothes shopping can be a daunting and sometimes miserable experience for most people, but finding clothes that make you feel comfortable and cute is vital to summer being awesome. A great bathing suit in your favorite color or pattern can make all the difference, or even just a cute sundress can make the season all the more enjoyable. Find what works for you (also known as what you feel happiest in)
3. Wait for summer to come and enjoy it.
If you feel compelled to go to the gym or eat healthier, by all means, go for it, but make sure that you aren't depriving yourself or harming your own well being. If you don't feel like making life changes, that's okay too. Just get the calendar out and count down the days until the semester is over and summer arrives.
