It’s taken me a long time to get comfortable in my own skin.
. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been self conscious about my overall appearance. . I was a goofy kid in school, had all the hand-me-down clothes, coke bottle glasses starting in second grade (thanks genetics 😏) and just always felt...awkward. . After stating middle school, I endured a lot of ridicule and jokes about my frizzy hair and tomboy looks. . My grandma would always take us to thrift stores when we’d visit and I ended up with styles from 15-20 years before I was even a thought. She meant well and I loved her for it, but I often felt embarrassed and self-conscious in my dated, well-worn outfits. . It was a daily struggle for me, not feeling comfortable in my clothes, or my body. . During the toughest time of my life back in 2005, my self esteem hit the lowest point. . I was depressed, eating my cares away and 30lbs overweight. . None of my clothes fit properly. . I felt bloated, sluggish and tired all the time. . My mindset was constantly negative,I wore a smile when necessary, but the sadness and frustration behind it was deeper than most would have ever guessed. . I dealt with some very difficult life lessons those years... . One thing became crystal clear to me was that my mindset had to change before anything else would. . I’d needed the strength to overcome my weaknesses and build the discipline to take care of myself. . If I could go back in time, this is what I would have told myself in those darkest days... . Pray every day...seek God in all you do and He will guide your steps. . Put away the past hurts. It does you no good to dwell on things that have already happened that you can’t change. . Focus less on the external, and dive into the heart of what brings you to life inside. . Don’t worry so much about what others think...odds are they could care less and you cause yourself that much more worth dwelling on hypotheticals. . Be kind to yourself. You are unique and wonderfully made, and deserve to live a happy and fulfilled life. . 🔹🔸🔹🔸🔹🔸🔹🔸🔹🔸🔹🔸🔹🔸🔹🔸🔹🔸 #comfortableinmyskin #overcoming #littlebylittle #selfloveclub #wonderfullyfitmom
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AuthorKelly is a loving wife, mother, veteran, life-long athlete, personal trainer, and self taught cook with a passion for helping others. She hopes you will be inspired to live a healthier lifestyle while enjoying delicious meals cultivated in her home, and shared at your own tables. Archives
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