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We all have a Naked Truth. Something that makes us vulnerable and raw. It’s time to embrace it and not be ashamed of it. Find that courage and own your Naked Truth.

Share your Naked Truth (a confession) with us!

1) Share it on Instagram and tag @RockTheNakedTruthSG with the hashtag #RockMyNakedTruthSG. 
2) Share it at www.rockthenakedtruth.com/share.
(No naked photos needed!)

5 entries will be selected to win the following*:

> Circuit training with Cheryl Tay at Solitude of Strength
> HIIT with Kelly Latimer
> Karting with Claire Jedrek at The Karting Arena
> Yoga with Sara Wee at The Yoga Mandala
> Boxing with Barbara Latimer at Upper Cut Boxing

Each winner will also get the amazing sloggi ZERO Feel bra and a delicious Naked Cake from That Vegan Cake!

BONUS: For the month of October, join us for ROCKrunners (on top of submitting your Naked Truth entry) and stand a chance to win the latest Samsung Galaxy Watch!

Submission of entries close on 31 October 2018, 2359h.
Terms and conditions apply.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1) What is the Naked Truth?
The Naked Truth refers to a confession; something that you are insecure about or or something that you don’t often talk about.

2) How will the winners be chosen?
5 winners will be chosen at the end of the campaign to win the 5 experiences with Cheryl/Kelly/Claire/Sara/Barbara. Each of the 5 winners will receive a sloggi ZERO Feel bra and a Naked Banana Cake from That Vegan Cake.

3) How do I win the Samsung Galaxy Watch?
On top of submitting your entries on IG and through our website, come and join ROCKrunners for the chance to win the latest Samsung Galaxy Watch.  Sign up at www.rockthenakedtruth.com/register and then email us at loveyourself@rockthenakedtruth.com to let us know which ROCKrunners session you are coming for. ROCKrunners meet every Tuesday 7pm and every Saturday 7.30am at The Autobus. 

4) Am I allowed to submit multiple entries?
Yes! Of course you may! 

5) Is this open for women only?
No, this is also open to men. You can give the sloggi ZERO Feel bra to your friend!

 

Growing up in a family of six girls, being the “biggest” in size does add a little pressure.

As a big-sized kid, I used to draw questions from relatives and friends about where I got the genes from. Surprisingly, that didn’t affect me too much as a kid and my response was always that I look like my grandma. (Though I don’t think she was too happy I said that lol.)

But things started to change as I entered my teens – I started to become very cautious about how I look as people started calling me names. I remember shopping for Chinese New Year outfits was a challenge for my mum and I. It came to the extent that, it wasn’t about the design or colour, but if I could fit into them and look good in them. My self-esteem was greatly affected and I started to have suicidal thoughts, always feeling that I wasn’t good enough.  

As I grew older, I knew how to take better care of myself, such as exercising and eating healthy. Slowly, my mindset became more positive and I believe that God loves me regardless of my size, whether I am XS or a XL He loves them all. So, it is not about getting approval and love from others, but it is loving and accepting who I am.

In my religion, I was taught to know my identity in Christ and that it is not about my size, my family background, or the number of likes I received from my Instagram posts; but the fact that “I am fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14). It is important not only to stay healthy in the body, but also in the spirit, soul and mind.

Being an introvert, I would usually do my runs or go to the gym for classes alone. I hardly knew anyone in the gym that I went to for six years. Then over a year ago on 17 Feb 2017, Dawn invited me to join ROCKrunners.

Knowing Dawn as the IronWoman, my first impression of joining a running group is that the people must be some kind of IronMan too. I remember telling her that I’m an amateur and I’m slow (I mean sloooooow) but she said “It’s ok, I will run with you”. Besides, getting to know new people did not come naturally for me either.

But Bear Grylls said, “Life only truly begins at the end of your comfort zone,” so I went and my journey with ROCKrunners began on 18 Feb 2017.  I was welcomed by the runners and the buddy assigned to run with me, aside from Dawn.

Even though I am the last few to complete most runs, it doesn’t bother me as it is about running your own race. And of course, RR’s motto of “No one is left behind“. It is not about competing with each other, and I really appreciate the company, support and learning from seasoned runners. There is always something new to learn from others!

The best thing? Making new friends, though I’m an introvert.

One of the breakthroughs after joining RR was signing up for my first Half Marathon last year. I used to be contented if I could just complete 10km. A big thanks to Cheryl for having me as a pacer in the SCSM Women Squad 2017. Encouraging and pacing women during the few months of training prepared me for my own race. I completed it and got a PB!

Another plus point of being part of this ROCKfam is hearing them cheering and shouting my name at the finish line during races! The feeling of having someone waiting for you as you struggle to cross the line is so rewarding.

Last year after I finished my race, I was there to continue cheering for the others doing the longer distance too.

Life is like a marathon isn’t it? You start the race and then as you’re running in the race, when you feel like giving up someone suddenly pulls you along and tells you to keep moving. That’s what the ROCKfam is about. You may feel lonely during the race, but you are never alone in a marathon.