I’m not this kind of girl

I’m not the type to put up “Body Appreciation” posts on the reg. Until today I have NEVER posted a photo of my naked belly. But, for some reason, I feel compelled. 

This weekend I wanted to check out what the hype was all about with the Victoria’s Secret sports bras. Well, I LOVED them! And when the lady told me that running tights/capris were on sale for $25 (regular price, $65!!) if you bought two bras, so I was in! 

When I tried the pants on I didn’t hate how I looked. I didn’t see my body through the critical eye that I always look at it with. I just saw all the hard work that it took for me to lose 150 pounds. I saw the effects that carrying that weight for so long had on my body. I saw how it has (mostly) snapped back. Do I see loose skin? Yes. Do I see excess fat in areas that I would like it to be gone from? You bet. Am I working on it? You better believe I am.

So today, I decided to go into my archives of old photos. See the girl that I used to be. The girl that never thought she could run. That she could want to make healthy food choices. That she could lift weights. Today I see a woman who has worked hard to get where she is…even if she isn’t completely satisfied with how she looks! 😉 (But who is??) My body is strong. I am healthy. I am a constant work in progress. And I honestly do appreciate this body. 

And that’s pretty cool.