I have always been on the skinny side. My peers would joke that even as I age, I don’t seem to put on more weight. For some unexplainable reasons, I used to feel “small and insignificant”. It just feels like I never grew up and always stayed the same size. My wardrobe was filled with loose tees and comfortable jeans, which drowned me out and made me look even smaller.
Then as I got older, I started to learn how to dress for my body shape. That changed how I feel about myself. I began to choose clothes that bring out my curves and edges. That empowered me and gave me newfound confidence about my body.
I like this quote – “Who were we, before anyone told us whom we should be?” Messages such as, “You are too fat, too thin, too loud, too soft” tells women they are not enough. I believe women should feel comfortable in their own skin and we should take time to nurture the things that make us unique. I want to encourage women (and girls) to have a healthy relationship with food and our body.
