What a sweaty week it has been. Wowee. I am not complaining because this weather is what I have been praying for after the shit show that was July weather BUT wow Mr Sun really said let me put my hat on for you all. This week started with the BIG B**BS LONG LEGS X WHOLEHEARTEDLY MARIA Livestream which was one of the most special things I have ever done. We delved into rejection, confidence, self-validation, acceptance and so much more. Maria, I love you so much. You are the BEST. The live is saved on my Instagram if you haven’t already had a watch. It’s a good one. I am very proud of us.
I found myself critiquing my body this week. I had quite a few social events planned which meant I would be eating some gooooood foooood. Believe me, the food was delicious. However, I kept having a few moments when I felt guilty for enjoying it. As humans, we are not always going to feel confident in our bodies 24/7, that’s not realistic. What we can do is remind ourselves that enjoying a delicious meal does not make our bodies any less worthy of sitting in the sun, wearing a bikini, putting on a lil mini skirt. Summer can sometimes feel like a game of comparison. How many friends do I have compared to her? Her Instagram is so vibey, she is clearly having the best summer ever. How I get a body like that? Their plans look better than mine. Let me just remind you again that now more than ever social media is POPPING OFF when it comes to summer content. Holidays, beer gardens, sunrise swims, fashion pics, trips abroad, city breaks with the girls. If your summer plans don’t look identical to other people’s. Who cares? How boring would it be if we all did the same thing at the same time? Created the exact same memories? Go live your summer to your fullest. Make those memories for yourself.
I was in the club the other week. Having the best time. My thighs were jiggling around. Drink in hand. It made me realise just how much no one cares what your body looks like. You can spend hours and hours critiquing EVERY. SINGLE. DETAIL about your body but everyone is so wrapped in their own thoughts that they really couldn’t care less how much cellulite is on your thighs. I have always had cellulite. It is simply part of me and I am proud of that. I’m proud that I have learnt to love it. Even on the days when I don’t, I know that punishing myself by not enjoying a delicious meal is not the path I want to take. Throughout August I want to, more than ever, prioritise my happiness. I am not going to say no to plans for fear of what my body looks like. I will not allow myself to not enjoy every moment of the sun just because I’m a bit bloated that day. I refuse to let my own thoughts on my body dictate how much fun I can have this summer.
Life is too short baby.
Big love ALWAYS,
Lucy Xxx
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