Growing up in the world we live in today, we have images imprinted in our heads on what we are supposed to look like; at least what we think we should look like. We are supposed to have the perfect skin, a flat stomach, a butt that isn't too small, but not too big, boobs that are bigger then a "B cup", and everything just has to be perfect. We grow up looking in the mirror at ourselves and always picking out our flaws, but never picking out what we love about ourselves. We think we aren't good enough and wish to change, but sometimes not in a good way. Did you know that 8 million people in the United States suffer from an eating disorder all because they think they aren't good enough. Little do those 8 million people know that they are more than good enough.

The first step to loving yourself is accepting your flaws. The only perfect person is hanging on a cross, therefore you need to remember that everyone out there doesn't like one thing or another about themselves, but it all makes us who we are. Although you may not like something, that doesn't mean that someone out there doesn't love that something. You are more than enough.

The second step to loving yourself is by doing it in a not harmful way. Eating disorders only get worse and to the point where you can't control it. Don't starve yourself, make yourself sick, or even cut yourself because you "hate yourself". You are beautiful inside and out. If you hate your body, go to the gym and eat right! You will be surprise what changes can come into your life from going from an unhealthy lifestyle to a healthy one.

Lastly, look in the mirror. You are what people wish to be. You are beautiful. You are intelligent. You are kind. You are you. Embrace the little things you have that others wish they had. Pick out what you love about not your flaws because chances are nobody but you recognizes your flaws, but only sees the good in you.