I have been in this world of really loathing my body in its current state, constantly comparing, not how it stacks up against others, but how it stacks up against my own in my former life.
I know I cant keep doing that, I am never one for looking back at other aspects of that life . I try to keep moving ahead, forging ahead. I know its time I do this with my body too. Let go of the past, the negative thoughts and stop this comparing game.
To be honest, I know how remarkable my body is on the inside. I really truly do. I am happy to share that all the time. I just need to start believing that the outside is not just, but more remarkable.
I believe I celebrate the beauty in others, but I don't rate my own at all. This has got to stop.
Its holding me back from achieving a happier self, its holding me back in my quest to find love again.
Its holding me back from achieving a happier self, its holding me back in my quest to find love again.
But it is stopping right now!
I am going to listen to the voice of the many other extraordinary women with stories like my own. I am going to read each and every I Heart Campaign post to help me feel inspired. I am going to talk to myself and my body with self love and gratitude of how hard it has worked for me and how truly beautiful it is.
I am going to be kind to myself when and if I fail, because my body is strong.
I love that my body has healed itself from several major operations on my hip. It survived and thrived from having a Hip Replacement at 26. It birthed Darby naturally only 12 months after said hip was "replaced" something not even I could have imagined. I know that I have many more operations ahead of me, but this just inspires me more to look after my self.
I love that I have my dads eyes, and even his cute pudgy little hands. I love that when I smile, my whole face smiles with it, and if you are lucky tears will spring to my eyes! I love this expression I do, I cant describe it, but I am so happy that Darby has inherited this.
Every time he does that little face, my heart sings and I see me, a beautiful me.
I love how even though my skin is smattered with freckles, that it is flawless underneath.
I love how strong my body is, my personal trainer always comments on how I never give up. I know my legs have so much power in them. They are on there own journey to proving themselves.
There are times I do just want to fall into a heap, but I don't, I keep going, making myself stronger, but I know its limitations too and I am not too hard on myself for that.
There are times I do just want to fall into a heap, but I don't, I keep going, making myself stronger, but I know its limitations too and I am not too hard on myself for that.
I know that I need to show kindness to my body and the remarkable journey its taken me on, and I know I will.
Today with so many other women I pledge to Heart my body, now and forever more.
I love your post! I can identify with so many of the feelings you have expressed here. It really is about whats in the mind isn't it, not really so much about the physical. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJane you are amazing; I love seeing your images on instagram because you are beautiful. Lovely post; thank you for sharing and I hope that you are inspired xx
ReplyDeleteWow, what an amazing, strong body you have. And beautiful too! I'm sure it will give you many more wonderful moments :)
ReplyDeleteVery inspiring indeed. We all have ups and downs, all have flaws but are all beautiful in our own unique way. x
ReplyDeleteAwesome post Jane. You are beautiful and amazing and strong and vulnerable. And courageous. And a great writer. xx
ReplyDeleteJane, you are awesome. Your strength, your honesty and the way in which you do everything as est as you can.. Keep going lovely xx
ReplyDeleteLove this post and the photos too - and related to a lot of what you wrote :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so beautiful Jane. Inside and out. xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, both you and your words, Jane xx
ReplyDeleteThis is SUCH a great post. And that last photo is my favourite, you look beautiful and relaxed and so very happy.
ReplyDeleteLegs that won't quit hey? HA. couldn't resist.
Beautiful - the post and you - all of you.
ReplyDelete:-) xxx
You NEED to celebrate that beauty of yours, Jane xx
ReplyDeleteI LOVE when people smile with their whole face. You're gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteYou and my friend, we know and we understand each other in a way we dont need to say. I love everything about you hun - your attitude, your courage your strength, your gorgeous smile and your determination. Do me a favour and wrap your arms around yourself and give yourself one hell of a big hug. The give yourself another. The first one is from yourself, you deserve it and your beautiful body deserves it. The second one is from me - cause I so get it.. I get you and where you are coming from. xxx
ReplyDeleteLove that pledge! And what a remarkable journey you and your body have been on! It deserves some serious love!
ReplyDeleteOh Jane, how gorgeous you are. I love how in every image I see of you, I see this amazing person who loves life. I see this beautiful smile that radiates goodness. A lovely, honest post from a truly lovely lady. X
ReplyDeleteYou are so so beautiful, I've always thought so and you're are exactly right about the way your whole face smiles! It is so engaging and I wish I could look as effortlessly happy and gorgeous as you do. I cannot believe you've had a hip replacement and yet still have a strong capable body. You give me hope that one day I will trust my dogdy pelvis x
ReplyDeleteInspiring and such a beautiful pledge! You're gorgeous xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI, too, love your smile and that your whole face smiles with you
ReplyDeleteEverytime i see it i want to smile back at you.
So here is a smile, from me, to you... because your body is worth your heart x
Great post and glad you have recovered from your ops
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