Today we live in a world where we can celebrate our bodies, whatever gender, and I think that's such a great thing. I love the whole movement and having empowerment. People should be able to feel comfortable in their own skin and should be able to show off as much or as little as they want. Recently, I've noticed a trend. A trend to not care what anyone else thinks and I try to embrace this trend as much as a can but it doesn't always work out for me.

I have struggled with my weight all my life. I have always been self conscious and when I went away to college, the 2 am craving for fries while hanging out with friends kicked in. Things started going even more downhill when I was in a car accident and had to stop exercising and going to the gym regularly.

Fast forward a few months and I started getting myself back into shape during that summer. Things were great, and then the forced campus food and quick meals took over once again, not as bad as last time but still not the greatest. I wasn't gaining weight but I wasn't seeing the results I wanted.

Fast forward again to today where I am eating healthier and exercising at least 5 days a week, every week. I have never felt better and I absolutely love going to the gym (sometimes more than others). Don't get me wrong, I still love pizza and eat it occasionally and I still munch down on some snack foods but what I've learned is it's truly about balance. I tried a lot of crazy diets in my time but this seems to be working out the best, for me at least.

I understand and appreciate the love yourself movement and I'm all behind it, but sometimes I feel ashamed for wanting to lose weight. I love my curves, but I want to be healthier for now and for the future. All my life I've been told "I'm fine the way I am," but I feel I need to do this for myself.

Love yourself no matter what, but always strive to work towards the best version of yourself.