La La Land Mommy: Embracing My Curves
Most times when you see pictures of me you will more than likely see me in pants and a large t-shirt. Well there is a reason for that. I have been not happy of my body for awhile now. So I try to avoid clothes that actually show my figure. I mean I have been working out but I am still not happy with where I am so I wear the clothes that I wear so I can feel better about my body. But in actuality I’m not happy because I don’t feel good in those clothes either. I was always worried about how it looked to other people and chose not to wear what I wanted to wear. The truth is I want to feel and look good in whatever I want to wear.
La La Land Mommy: Embracing My Curves
So I was tired of sitting in this pity party that I was sitting in so I decided to do something about it. Recently my husband bought me a cute shirt. It says “Today is my day.” So I decided to take the shirt for exactly what it was. I decided that this shirt needed some great pants to go with them and not jeans. So I went digging in my closet to see what I could find. I pulled out these pants that I hadn’t worn in a while. I was a little skeptical because I didn’t know whether they would fit or not cause it had been years since I wore them. I put them on and looked in the mirror and felt great! I didn’t worry about what anyone thought or how it looked. I didn’t let my insecurity get to me. Cause I have often talked myself out of wearing something that I liked like five minutes ago. I just wore what I wanted to wear. I made no apologies for it. I just owned it. In the end I was proud of myself for doing exactly what I wanted to do.
I have to realize that it’s me making me feel the way that I feel not others. Trying to anticipate what people are going to think or say is keeping me in this bubble and making me way more stressed than I should be. Besides if anyone has anything to say why should I care.
What is something you have worn that you either haven’t worn in a while or didn’t think you could/should? Did you wear it?
I think it’s so important for all of us to accept ourselves just as we are. That’s why I stopped saying, “I can’t wear that” and just started rocking it. I’ve even busted out the leggings!
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I took out a pair of my old jeans yesterday to wear. They were a little too tight for me to feel completely comfortable wearing them, but my husband thought they were great. LOL
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I love victories like that. I can’t wait to continue to lose weight and then go shopping.
You look great and I think that if we feel good about ourselves we see ourselves that way. I am trying to see myself the way others see me but it is a work in progress.
Yes! I totally understand that struggle. It is so hard.
Loving this post, I love seeing people becoming confident and comfortable with who they are. This post should inspire others to embrace their curves too!
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Thank you!
I absolutely loved your honest and self love in this post. After having my boys my body changed and I am finally learning to embrace my curves and not care so much about not being as fit as I used to.
Thank you!
Yes, you are so right. It doesn’t matter if others don’t like what you lool like. As long as you are comfortable, you can wear those jeans flawlessly!
That is so true.
I had some thoughts about my body today. And then decided to say my babies helped give me this body, I’ll just accept it and be grateful that when I thought kids would never happen, it did. Back then I would have agreed to a not perfect body in exchange for kids.
I completely understand that. I also try to remember that if I want to improve my body I have to start embracing it first.
I think you look great. I love the outfit on you as well. It really goes well with your look! 🙂
Good for you for taking that risk! It is so easy for us to fall into that negative self judgement category. As women, we can get so down on ourselves instead of just living our lives to the fullest!
Thank you! I’m trying to force myself to be more positive. It is hard but I’m getting better.
Wow that looks great!
Thank you!
I think you look great! Love your curve and your outfit. Look so comfy
It took me forever to adjust to my post-2nd baby body and I’m still adjusting but I pretty much wear what I want!
You look amazing!
Good for you that you were able to do what you wanted. It’s the confidence that matters and not what other people say.
Loving yourself is so very important! I love reading when people are loving themselves and embracing who they are!
Thank you! I am trying.
Nothing is more beautiful than a confident woman. People aren’t supposed to all be the same, the difference is what’s important!
I totally agree.
I like the top and color. I know how you feel after having three kids. The pants fit you perfect. I agree, why should I care. Thanks for sharing your story.
Thank you! It is definitely hard.
People will always have something to say, no matter what. So do whatever makes you happy. Life is short. Enjoy it! 🙂 You look great, by the way.
You look great in the pants and I do love that shirt. Everyone is different and I think we should all accept ourselves for what and who we are. God don’t make mistakes.
Thank you! I really appreciate your kind words.
I have a few outfits in my closet that I have been avoiding ever since I put on a few pounds. Guess it’s time for me to bring them back out and embrace my new look.
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I found out that I am still a work in progress. I spent the weekend in the closet trying to find something to wear.
You know… today I was getting dressed and I selected a pretty shirt.
I put it on and felt exposed, awkward and within 2 minutes had changed. My husband said “What happened to the blue top?” I grumbled about how fat it makes my arms look.
I caught him roll his eyes and I realized, maybe I really am the only one that would think that? Is anyone else really scoping out my arms and thinking “Her arms look fat in that shirt?”
I marched right back to my closet and put the top back on.
You are right, it is also me that makes me feel like that. I can’t put that on anyone else. I am my own biggest critic and it is highly unlikely anyone is going to tell me “Nah, your arms looks fat in that top lady…” Glad someone else gets it! And I love that shirt!!! Good for you for realizing you are pretty awesome as is!
Thank you for sharing your story. I am getting there. I know I have a way to go.
It took me a long time to get comfortable with my body and the way I look. It is so important to love ourselves.
I am just glad I am beginning to get there. I hate that it took so long.
I’ve been keeping myself in a similar bubble. I am always worried about what other people are going to say or think, and usually it’s for nothing.
As long as what I’m wearing makes me feel good, that’s all that really matters. I think we all have insecurities about how we look in some way.
Yes it is so true. I just hate when I let what others think get to me.
You look fantastic! Own it girl! In the same breathe I can honestly say I’ve been there. You aren’t alone. One day at a time.
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I am definitely learning how to do it. It was so freeing.