Body image is one of the most thought about subjects with girls and women today. We can barely go on any form of social media without seeing something to do with "lose weight fast!" or "size 2 is the way to go!!" Let alone try to enjoy any kind of magazine without seeing something about body image. It makes me extremely mad that I have to feel like I need to fit society's idea of "skinny." I used to never have a care in the world-- I would eat 3 slices of pizza, a side of fries, and shove several wings down my throat. I was proud of it; I genuinely enjoy eating. However, now I feel like I'm being judged if I go for seconds, or if I have a snack back to back. I walk around the cafeteria with my tray and wonder if people are judging me for not getting a salad.
Do not get me wrong, I am not one to care about what others think of me. I live my life the way I want to, the way I was raised to, and do things that make ME happy, but damn does it suck being a woman in this society. We have it drilled in our heads that if you aren't a size 2 or smaller you're not the perfect size. You're supposed to have a tiny waist, big boobs, a nice shaped butt, and a pretty face. What kind of screwed up perception is that? News flash: Barbie dolls are not real human beings. You cannot expect a woman/girl to look like that! I hear comments being made. I see harsh words being spread on social media. I see postings on Instagram. I can't seem to get away from it all.
I was in a dressing room of a popular store and this girl walked out in this gorgeous "club" dress. She stood in front of the mirror and said "I look so fat" and she grabbed her stomach. I looked at her and told her how beautiful she looked in the dress and that she should definitely buy it. The woman working there looked at her and said, "baby you are not fat, you have curves, and curves are a beautiful thing to have!" It brought tears to my eyes to see another woman bringing another woman up instead of degrading her because of her weight.
I'm tired of trying to fit into society because of my weight.
I'm tired of scrolling through Instagram and seeing girls comment "so skinny!!" on other girls pictures.
I'm tired of feeling like I can't eat whatever I want without being judged.
Every girl is beautiful. I don't care if you are a size XS or a size XXL. You are beautiful no matter what your size because God created you and that is something to cherish. God made you in his image and likeness and he worked so very hard on you. So please, start taking care of yourself, simply by loving who you are.
