As early as in her teenage years, Cenna felt inadequate about herself when she was doing some modeling work and hanging out with friends who were all tall and thin models. It was only when she left the industry and its toxic environment that things got a little better for her.

“From the ages of 17 to 20, I was terrified to put on weight and would exercise for hours a day and only eat a sandwich,” the 33-year-old personal trainer recalled. “I was comparing myself to others, being judged for the way I look and have agents or clients telling me how I should look.

“I also grew up with an emotionally abusive mother who was very judgmental and critical about everything about me. Not ever feeling good enough, the lack of self-love and confidence, and lack of control in my life probably led me to needing to control the way I looked.”

Cenna’s life turned around when she started therapy and worked on her past traumas. It took her years to learn self-love and acceptance, along with meeting people who lifted her up instead of putting her down.

Now, Cenna still has her ‘fat’ days like everyone else but for the most part she is happy with the way she looks.

“Sometimes I still have lingering thoughts and fears of being judged by others and not feeling good enough, but I think having fears and working through them despite having them is one of the bravest and most inspiring things one can do in life. I want to show others that all bodies are made beautiful – you just need to train your mind to believe it.”

This is a collaboration between Rock The Naked Truth and Our Bralette Club.