07/23/2022
Today, I overcame a long-time insecurity of mine: wearing shorts to the gym.
I have always been insecure about my legs because I’ve always thought that they don’t look as strong as they should. I haven’t liked the way my skin is loose, or how large my quads are, or the ways my knees look (so weird, I know).
I’ve been trying to speak kinder about my body and remind myself how strong I am. Not only physically, but mentally as well. And it really doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks about *my* body, because it’s MINE; I know what’s it’s capable of and I’ve been able to depend on it for 26 years.
It has been so incredibly hot working out in leggings every morning, and I’ve been hyping myself up for this moment to wear the damn shorts and today i finally did it!
This may not seem like much to everyone, but this is such a huge milestone for me. I feel relieved, proud, & surprisingly, confident.
& remember: no matter the body type someone may have, we allllllll have insecurities. We all struggle at times, so let this be a piece of encouragement to take a step beyond your comfort zone— YOU CAN DO IT, TOO. 🫶🏼