LEGS // Body Positivity PP

LEGS. I’ve always been self-conscious of them but truthfully they were always “better off” to me than the rest of my body. I’ve had cellulite and stretch marks since 7th grade, and I can remember dreaming of having some sort of surgery to remove them. I would buy all the creams to try to erase the marks and dimples. Even at my most physically fit, I wasn’t happy with them. I am naturally “knock kneed” when I stand and always attributed that to being unattractive and due to my weight. See the 2nd pic - I used to see photos like that of me and cringe.

Once I got pregnant with my first daughter, varicose veins started popping out all over my legs and I was mortified. Once I got pregnant with PJ, I started noticing the fullness around my knees increasing.
Now, I barely recognize my legs but... it’s okay. 👉🏼Will I start exercising again? Yes, of course. But instead of focusing on how my body looks, I just want to feel better. 👉🏼Will I get these veins removed? I had them removed once and they came back worse... so if they start causing me pain again, then yes.

But I’m finally realizing that there’s something so beautiful about all of these imperfections. And I’m going to try *really* hard to wear shorts and swimsuits and not worry about it.

Embracing your body how it is and not criticizing yourself is really hard and I don’t always succeed at that.... but I’m trying to rewire myself to think differently. Who else is on this journey?? I want to know your story! 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼