I GOT TIRED OF BEING “SKINNY”

I spent the beginning part of my fitness journey always chasing the “ideal body type”. At the time it was to be super skinny, so I would do endless amounts of cardio, and have a restrictive diet and I still didn’t feel confident in my own skin.

This led to my ED. Along with being at war with my mind and body, I would receive mean comments from peers ab how “flat” I was. My confidence could not have been lower.

In college, I built up a healthier relationship with food, only for it to crash again after a bad breakup. I got sucked into old patterns and negative habits.

Finally, about 2 years ago I fell in love with bettering myself. This included eating well balanced, healthy meals that nourish my body, moving my body and making it stronger through strength training, and exercising my mind as well. That last piece (mind body connection) is when I really started seeing results. I practiced discipline, set detailed goals, journaled, organized my weeks, and prioritized my health.

Today I am happier and stronger than ever. My fitness journey has not only changed my physical body but instilled lifestyle values in me that I will never go back from. I no longer chase the current standard of beauty but instead create my own, which is whatever makes my body feel good!

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