Everyone deals with it, low self esteem is just an all around bad feeling. We become upset with ourselves for indulging. But over the past year I have realized I may never have rock hard abs or tiny little legs. But the reality is I love my body and I have learned to love everything about it.

I have never been the type of girl to think I had a great body. I always thought I could loose a little bit of weight. So there I was eating salad for two meals a day while also maintaining a very strict diet. I lost weight but I felt horrible at my lowest weight. I missed being able to go out and indulge with my friends. Then I gained the weight back (I assumed I did, people said I didn't) but with the weight back I was finally happy. I worked out six days a week and still do. I eat healthy and I indulge when I want. I am happy with my curves and I think everyone should embrace their bodies for every curve and bump. Enjoy your life you only have one, so eat the cookie and drink the beer.

For the first time in a few months I love my body and I love my curves and I do work hard and I am healthy and for that I have nothing to be ashamed of. People can say whatever they want but really, why should you care what others think. If other peoples opinions were more important then who we are, what kind of people would we be? I think that everyone should look in the mirror and give themselves one compliment even if its something that seems stupid. Its the one way that you will be able to instill that confidence in yourself and be happy. Don't listen to what society says about flat abs, and thigh gaps. Those can be unrealistic goals and we shouldn't stress so much about being like everyone else. The beauty in ourselves are the differences that we make in our lives. So be your own person, don't listen to what people say and learn to love yourself. Whether you are a size 0 or a size 20. Size will never determine the type of person you are.