The Naked Truth

Naked. Yes, naked. Is that a hard word to swallow? After having a baby it is for me. Things don't sit in the same place they used to. They don't look the same as they used to. I mean CRAP, they don't even feel the way they used to. Lets just be real for a minute, it just aint pretty. Being a hairstylist, I talk to lots of women day in and day out, and they all do the EXACT same thing. "GAHHH Brittany. I hate this mirror. It makes me look fat." "Do you see all these gray hairs?!?!" "OMG look at this roll." I could go on and on about all the negative comments people say about themselves. And im guilty of the exact same thing. I could almost guarantee every female is. We are all our worst critics. Its hard not to be when you get online and see people like Kim Kardashian, who a month after giving birth to little ole North West, has already bounced back to this rock hard super bod. I mean it truly makes me go " YOU HAVE GOT TO BE FREAKING KIDDING ME!!" But what we don't see is when Kim goes home. Im quite certain she stands naked in front of the mirror just like the rest of us and points something out about herself that she would like to change. We all do that. Why?? Why do we feel the need to compare ourselves to others? How much sense does it make for me to compare my 5'10 post partum body to someone who is 5'2 and never had a kid? NONE!! Its ridiculous, actually. The truth of it all, I have stretch marks, and I bet you do too. Somewhere. I nursed. These tata's aren't exactly picture perfect. In fact, they are quite tragic. But WHO CARES?!?! Unless you plan on being a porn star extrodinaire, and in that case, bravo for you, how many people do you plan on showing them to?!?! Im squishy. I need to go to the gym and tone my butt up so it sits where it once did, but ya know what? Im probably not going to if im being realistic, because I HATE working out!! Hate it! With a passion. Annnnnd, I just flat out don't have the stinkin' time. Props to those of you who love it and stick to your guns on pumping iron and such. Ok. so with that being said, lets try to start a new little something something. Lets try to point out things that you do like about your body. Things that you are happy with. Whether it be your eyes, your feet, or the fact that that you don't have a "bingo arm." (Flappy arm skin that hangs and jiggles if you move too quickly) Find SOMETHING positive and brag on yourself. See how much better you feel after pointing out the positive instead of the negative. Lets stop comparing ourselves to others and love who we are. Jiggles and all. Go take all of your clothes off and stand in front of the mirror and hug yourself or something. You deserve it you sexy beast, you. until next time. xoxo